The show “squid Game” has got people talking all around the world. The person behind it , Hwang Dong-hyuk, was inspired by Japanese comics like “battle royale” and “lies Game”. Here the idea of games turning dark and dangerous is the theme of this show.
It is like playing the game of “hide and seek” which is not fun at all. “Dead Of Night”, a 1945 film also portrait the same concept. Here people play very scary version of hide and seek which will keep you awestruck and surprised giving you thrilling feel. Then in the tv series “Doctor Who” from 1966, the doctor’s friend also gets trapped in deadly games like blin man’s buff and hopscotch. Here players risk their life. In in 1970 movie called “Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly” a strange family kills their “friends” in a playground. All these stories set the stage for the kind of games you will see in “Squid Game.”
In recent years, the games that can hurt have become so much popular. Shows like “As the Gods Will” and “Alice in Borderland” brought them back. These had older stories also. “The Most Dangerous Game,” a 1924 story was about a game where people hunt humans. “Seventh Victim”, a 1953 story and 1958 story “The Prize of Peril”- they were all about different games where people risk their lives. These ideas are also influenced by movies like “The Hunger Games” and “The Purge,” where people play life-or-death games. Even game shows, reality TV, and video games have taken inspiration from these kinds of stories.
“Squid Game” is very unique in it’s look. It is little bit like “The Prisoner” from 1967.In the show, the contestants go through colourful staircases and corridors that look just like optical illusions. They play music by Johann Strauss II which makes things very scary. After each game the dead bodies are kept into coffin-like boxes with pink ribbons. The guards who do this almost look like cute Minions from “Despicable Me.” The clever storyline keeps the guest stars hidden until the big reveal. Stars like Lee Byung-Hun show up and surprise the audience.
One more guest star, Gong Yoo, is known for his role in “Train to Busan.” He plays a cheerful salesman who gets people to play the games. These characters add depth to the show’s story.
However, everything in “Squid Game” is not perfect. The show shows a rich and powerful group of people who enjoy watching regular people suffer and die. We’ve seen this idea in movies like the “Hostel” series, “Escape Room,” and “The Hunt.” The VIPs in “Squid Game” are not very well-developed characters, and their English dialogues are a bit strange and awkward. “Squid Game” is a strong addition which mixes horror, science fiction, and social commentary at the same time, making it scary and eye catchy.
“Squid Game” shows how people have always found dangerous games very interesting and exciting. Even with some flaws, it’s a powerful and unique way to talk about the challenges of our world today.
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