From Child’s Play To Kill Bill: A Look Into Horror Movie Easter Eggs In Sabrina Carpenter’s Taste Music Video

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As a dedicated horror fan who has spent countless nights huddled under blankets while watching classics like The Shining, Death Becomes Her, and Child’s Play, I must say that Sabrina Carpenter’s Taste music video is an absolute treat! It’s not every day you get to see a mashup of your favorite horror movies in one place.

Sabrina Carpenter could potentially make her mark in Hollywood’s horror genre with the release of her latest single’s music video, titled “Taste.” This creative work, directed by Dave Meyers, appears to draw inspiration from some iconic horror films. It features references to various movies, such as Chucky from Child’s Play, the twisted journey of Death Becomes Her, and the haunting corridors akin to those seen in The Shining.

The recently unveiled music video comes with a parental advisory and caution for sensitive viewers. It delves deeply into classic horror/slasher themes, featuring Jenna Ortega – famed for her roles in Wednesday and Scream 6. This production offers a blend of dark humor and the signature style reminiscent of cult-classics, yet presents a refreshingly playful twist that makes even gruesome scenes exciting and alluring to fans of the genre and more.

Here’s a look into all the best horror easter eggs in Sabrina Carpenter’s Taste music video:

Death Becomes Her

The Taste music video is filled with exciting nods to movies, and its horror-comedy plotline echoes the 1992 cult film, Death Becomes Her, starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn. In this movie, they compete in a grisly struggle after both becoming infatuated with the same man.

In the music video, Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega engage in a fierce rivalry, with the ominous mansion playing a significant role. Just like the film, most of the violent scenes occur within a grand mansion, as Carpenter attempts to decapitate Ortega while she sleeps, using a machete.

Another scene shows Goldie Hawn’s body with a large, devastating wound following Meryl Streep’s attempt to harm her with a shotgun. In the footage, Carpenter falls from the balcony onto the fence, inflicting a severe wound near her abdomen. Remarkably, she manages to recover and continue tormenting Ortega, keeping her apart from her boyfriend. This is similar to the powerful potion consumed by Streep and Hawn in the film, which allows them to resurrect after each life-threatening injury.

1. The ode to “Death Becomes Her” doesn’t stop in the music video; it extends right up until the very last beat. In the video, we see the duo attending their boyfriend’s funeral. Despite the somber atmosphere, a glimmer of friendship emerges as Carpenter and Ortega exchange smiles, seemingly setting aside their rivalry, suggesting a budding friendship. Afterwards, they exit the funeral, surrounded by other mourning women, echoing the final scenes of “Death Becomes Her” where Streep and Hawn tumble down, losing limbs.

Child’s Play

One notable Easter egg found within this piece is the Child’s Play film series, which is referenced through a tribute to the signature evil doll Chucky from the originals. Later in the music video, Carpenter displays a voodoo doll, mirroring the ominous dolls from the Don Mancini-directed films, that she uses to harass Ortega as she shares a romantic moment with her partner. The voodoo doll’s head is even severed in one instance.

In the movie on Wednesday, one of the actors acquires a doll with hair similar to blond and throws it into the fire as retaliation for Carpenter’s strange behavior. This brief moment recalls the ’90s horror masterpiece, whose admirers span across different generations.

Originally released in 1988, the Child’s Play movie evolved into a chilling slasher film series centered around the menacing toy, Chucky. Possessed by a wicked serial killer, Chucky creates havoc and fear, spreading terror throughout the city.

Kill Bill

In the Taste music video, the representation of the character with an eyepatch, reminiscent of Elle Driver from Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, is strikingly vivid. Following a reference to a gruesome wound akin to Death Becomes Her, Ortega enters the scene, delivering electric shocks to Carpenter while dressed in a white nurse uniform and a matching white eyepatch with a red cross emblem. The moment when Carpenter retaliates by stabbing Ortega’s eye mirrors the graphic violence and gore found in Kill Bill.

In the year 2003, it was Daryl Hannah who took on the role that depicted Elle Driver, a lethal assassin from the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, with the mission to eliminate Uma Thurman’s character, known as The Bride.

Psycho

Horror enthusiasts would find Sabrina Carpenter’s interpretation of the chilling shower scene from Psycho captivating. Her portrayal, fitting within the ranks of horror movie greats, depicts a tense moment where an envious Carpenter unexpectedly enters with a knife, aiming to harm Ortega, who is unwittingly enjoying a tranquil shower with her partner. This scene mirrors the intense violence prevalent in the 1960 film featuring Anthony Perkins.

Although the video strays from the initial storyline, it features Ortega comedically depicted as chopping off Carpenter’s arm, with dark humor implied. The harmonious combination of gore and comedy brilliantly demonstrates Carpenter and director Dave Meyers’ skill in both honoring classic films and adding innovative elements to create an original and captivating tale.

The Shining 

Instead of being overshadowed by flashy and violent film references, the subtle homage to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, represented by the elegant hotel, could go unnoticed. From the start, viewers notice hints of beige-colored decor, intricate maze-like corridors, a majestic staircase, and walls adorned with vintage wallpaper, mirroring the eerie Overlook Hotel managed by the Torrances.

Beetlejuice 2

The “Taste” music video effectively generates excitement for Jenna Ortega’s forthcoming Beetlejuice sequel, which is a follow-up to the original 1988 cult classic that follows the haunting tale of Barbara and Adam as ghosts.

In the upcoming 2024 sequel, the music video offers a sneak peek that features Jenna Ortega’s character Astrid Deetz and Winona Ryder’s character Lydia dressed in black outfits, seemingly participating in a funeral scene, as suggested by the music video.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Taste is out on all digital music platforms. 

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2024-08-25 16:44