The effectiveness of this trailer lies in the fact that it never shows John Merrick’s face. Instead, you get a series of people interacting with him. When Merrick finally does speak, but isn’t seen, his words feel all the more poignant.
The effectiveness of this trailer lies in the fact that it never shows John Merrick’s face. Instead, you get a series of people interacting with him. When Merrick finally does speak, but isn’t seen, his words feel all the more poignant.
* I sometimes receive review copies from studios and public relations firms. All opinions and analysis are my own. — RKW
