Started to watch this the other day.
I like it, but I noticed on episode 4? that Laura "was naked" in the forest then the credits came on and it said Body Double...
Why take a role if you're not gonna commit to the entire role...
Started to watch this the other day.
I like it, but I noticed on episode 4? that Laura "was naked" in the forest then the credits came on and it said Body Double...
Why take a role if you're not gonna commit to the entire role...
She probably also doesn't do all the stunts... or her own makeup... or her lighting... and doesn't write her own dialog either
I don't see the issue with using a body double. Is the character and role only about the nudity? If so, then you don't need Ms Vandervoort at all... cast any attractive person willing to do nudity whether or not they can act.
There are a lot of reasons for an actor not to want to do nudity but like other aspects of the role... and if it's all negotiated into the job, I don't see a problem.
Started to watch this the other day.
I like it, but I noticed on episode 4? that Laura "was naked" in the forest then the credits came on and it said Body Double...
Why take a role if you're not gonna commit to the entire role...
It's a basic cable show and still subject to censors. If Bitten were on a premium channel like HBO, I'm sure the network and producers would have to negotiate a nudity clause in her contract. From what I understand, they usually have to pay an actor more for nudity.
Werewolves are strangely under utilised in pop culture so I was glad to discover a new werewolf series, but I thought the first episode was awful. Sure the main girl is pretty but making a werewolf show just so she has to keep taking her clothes off? Sad. There is barely any werewolf action in the episode, and when there is the effects are so bad they shouldn't have bothered. I much prefer what Teen Wolf is doing but it doesn't look like the UK is getting a Blu release.
Werewolves are strangely under utilised in pop culture so I was glad to discover a new werewolf series, but I thought the first episode was awful. Sure the main girl is pretty but making a werewolf show just so she has to keep taking her clothes off? Sad. There is barely any werewolf action in the episode, and when there is the effects are so bad they shouldn't have bothered. I much prefer what Teen Wolf is doing but it doesn't look like the UK is getting a Blu release.
I like this show but mainly for the characters and the location. The werewolf stuff is pretty weak and I hate how they are just wolfs again. Teen Wolf is easily the best werewolf show on TV at the moment.
I like this show but mainly for the characters and the location. The werewolf stuff is pretty weak and I hate how they are just wolfs again. Teen Wolf is easily the best werewolf show on TV at the moment.
The first episode didn't sell me on the characters either, just another bunch of perfectly beautiful people living perfectly beautiful lives who complain for the sake of drama.
The first episode didn't sell me on the characters either, just another bunch of perfectly beautiful people living perfectly beautiful lives who complain for the sake of drama.
Once you get farther along you see there lives are far from perfect. If you continue with it.
I haven't seen Laura in anything besides "Smallville", and I was thinking about watching some of this...but I really don't want to get drawn back into the horror genre again. I'd much rather see her return as Kara for the "Supergirl" series that Greg Berlanti's heading up; they could then do it as a "Smallville" spinoff, with occasional appearances by Tom Welling, Erica Durance, or Allison Mack.
I haven't seen Laura in anything besides "Smallville", and I was thinking about watching some of this...but I really don't want to get drawn back into the horror genre again. I'd much rather see her return as Kara for the "Supergirl" series that Greg Berlanti's heading up; they could then do it as a "Smallville" spinoff, with occasional appearances by Tom Welling, Erica Durance, or Allison Mack.
While this includes werewolves I wouldn't call it a horror show in the slightest.
Only thing that would make this a horror show would be the inclusion of werewolves and they are actually just really big wolves like Twilight. Not actual werewolves like Wolfman or Teen Wolf.
If episode one is anything to go by, it literally looks like they tried to create the Twilight werewolves with a percentage of the budget. And as far as I'm aware Twilight had the percentage of your usual blockbuster budget in the first place. It just stinks of syfy original without the usual campy high concept charm.
Friday, April 17, 8 p.m.: “Bitten” returns for a second season of supernatural thrills with a two-hour premiere. Beginning April 24, “Bitten” will air Fridays at 9 p.m. The werewolf drama stars Laura Vandervoort as Elena, the world’s only female werewolf; Greyston Holt as Elena’s passionate partner, Clay Danvers; and Greg Bryk as the Alpha Pack leader Jeremy Danvers.
While this includes werewolves I wouldn't call it a horror show in the slightest.
Only thing that would make this a horror show would be the inclusion of werewolves and they are actually just really big wolves like Twilight. Not actual werewolves like Wolfman or Teen Wolf.
In what way is 'Teen Wolf' and actual werewolf? And even if it was, it wouldn't be horror - it's never been remotely horror.
I don't find The Wolfman remotely scary either, though he is rightfully a horror character. The big wolves in An American Werewolf In London, Dog Soldiers and Ginger Snaps are far more frightening to me then some overtly hairy person.
If episode one is anything to go by, it literally looks like they tried to create the Twilight werewolves with a percentage of the budget. And as far as I'm aware Twilight had the percentage of your usual blockbuster budget in the first place. It just stinks of syfy original without the usual campy high concept charm.
It's Canadian based on a Canadian Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series of novels. I haven't gotten to season 2 yet but was pleased to find out the Witches were showing up. Only a few of her novels deal with the Werewolves though book one is "Bitten" so starts with the werewolves. The author brings in many different supernatural creatures for her series.
[Show spoiler]We open with Elena strapped to a gurney in some creepy lab, where the walls are lined with jars containing body parts labeled "Nate Parker," the poor chap whose neck went kablooey in the very first scene of Episode 1. Aleister tells her that she's "the most powerful werewolf" and that her blood is "the answer to achieve The Undoing." And just to make sure she doesn't wander too far, Aleister puts his now-familiar mark on her neck.
Elena awakens in a cell, where she hears what sounds like Savannah calling out to her. Elena manages to kick a small hole in the wall before a couple of Aleister's goons come in and zap her back into unconsciousness.
Back at Stonehaven, Ruth is communicating with Savannah via Paige, warning her not to trust Aleister. Savannah reports that Aleister is doing experiments on Elena, though the connection is cut off when one of Aleister's goons enters Savannah's room.
Back in the lab, a redheaded mad scientist we'll later come to know as Dr. Sondra Bauer tells Elena that she is "the way through" and that she will "open the gate to The Undoing." She seems in awe of Elena, though any sense of respect is vaporized upon her performing painful experiments on her test subject.
Meanwhile, Aleister continues his charming corruption of Savannah, telling her that the witches were going to use her as an object for barter. He also says he has to keep her locked in her room for her own safety, as her new neighbor is a werewolf. Aleister continues to nurture Savannah's powers, instructing her to use her left hand to move a glass of water across the table. She does … and her mentor is pleased.
Outside, Logan has arrived at the compound after hitching a ride on the truck used to transport fallen goons. He looks through the window of one of the buildings and sees his beloved Rachel in need of rescuing.
Aleister tells Sondra that Savannah is coming into her powers nicely, though the mad doctor is frustrated by her own experiments with Elena's blood. She needs to take a blood sample with Elena in wolf form, though her test subject refuses to change. After asking nicely doesn't work, Sondra tells Elena that they'll use extreme measures if need be.
Back at Stonehaven, Nick and Paige continue their flirty courtship and Ruth prepares to use dark magic to communicate with the spirit of Melanie Lau, the Aleister goon who committed suicide at the end of last week's episode. Paige's protests that such practice is dangerous go unheeded as Ruth reveals that Aleister is indeed a witch himself … which means someone broke something called The Commandment.
Back in her cell, Elena tries to convince her next-door neighbor that Aleister is using her. An annoyed Savannah tells the guard that "The werewolf's bugging me," after which Elena is tortured once again, much to Savannah's dismay.
Logan reunites with Rachel, who's terrified upon the sounding of a bell that, according to her, means it's time to go to "the Gentling Room." They make a run for it before any "Gentling" can occur.
When Elena regains consciousness, she's in a new cell, and the one across from her contains Richard Hart, the mutt she interrogated in Episode 1. Richard is furious with Elena, claiming he told her everything he knew about Malcolm and still she gave him up to these "sadistic bastards." Richard claims "When this door opens, I'm gonna kill you.
The voice of Dr. Sondra Bauer announces that this scenario is a "controlled experiment to observe combat.” Elena begs Richard not to give into their sick game, but he thinks it's just a trick to make him not change while she does. Richard transforms into a wolf and the cell doors are opened.
Elena and Richard-wolf face each other, though Elena ruins Dr. Bauer's little experiment by getting on her knees and submitting herself to the more powerful opponent. A furious Aleister orders his guards to intervene, which allows Richard-wolf to escape and Elena to get revenge on her shock-happy jailer.
Elena and Richard-wolf make it to high ground and make a run through the forest, along with Logan and Rachel. Their escape attempt is thwarted by the marks on Elena's, Rachel's and Richard-wolf's necks starting to smoke. Logan and Rachel surrender and Elena collapses as Richard-wolf's neck explodes. Aleister gloats. Man, someone needs to put this guy in his place.
Aleister makes things more simple for Elena: Turn into a wolf or he'll kill Rachel. Elena submits, and a shocked Rachel learns a little something new about her friend.
Back at Stonehaven, Ruth performs her dark magic ritual and contacts Melanie Lau's spirit. Melanie speaks of "fresh daises" and "we harvest the purple seeds to purge our sins for The Undoing" and "I feel sick … I must see Dr. Bauer." Fearing for Ruth's life, Paige cuts off the dangerous connection.
Jeremy tells Nick and Clay that if the Alpha Council ever found out they've aligned with the Witches, they're as good as dead. This rescue operation is strictly hush-hush and on the QT.
Back in the lab, Sondra is still frustrated with the results of her experiments. After a moment's contemplation, she puts some of Elena's wolf blood into a syringe …
Back in the cells, Savannah apologizes to Elena for sicking the guards on her. After they bond over the fact that they both lost their parents at a young age, Elena promises Savannah that she won't let anything bad happen to her. They hold hands through the hole in the wall, the full moon looking down on them through the window.
The episode ends with Sondra and Aleister having ritualistic sex in the center of a circle of candles as hooded goons look silently on. Just before orgasm, Sondra exclaims that Aleister will "never need anyone else ever again" … and injects herself with Elena's wolf blood. Aleister writhes in pleasure as Sondra convulses in pain.
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I've been DVRing this... but haven't been watching... and I thought it went on hiatus or something the last couple of weeks... but apparently it moved from 9pm EST on Fridays to 11pm!
I accidentally see that episode 8 comes on this Friday... and then next Friday episode 9 is on at 10pm and episode 10 at 11pm... so apparently episode 7 was on last week at some point and I missed it?
Did this get canceled or something? Because they sure don't seem to care if it is getting watched anymore apparently.
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