See This Through Release Their Grindhouse-Inspired Music Video for “Disarm The Pain”
Hard rock band See This Through releases their music video for “Disarm The Pain” with its gritty, grindhouse-style visuals. Released on Friday, September 13th, the video adds a new dimension to the band’s raw and emotional song, exploring the darker side of addiction through the lens of 1970s and 1980s horror cinema.
Date Posted:
September 13, 2024
See This Through Release Their Grindhouse-Inspired Music Video for “Disarm The Pain”
Hard rock band See This Through releases their music video for “Disarm The Pain” with its gritty, grindhouse-style visuals. Released on Friday, September 13th, the video adds a new dimension to the band’s raw and emotional song, exploring the darker side of addiction through the lens of 1970s and 1980s horror cinema.
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September 13, 2024
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See This Through Release Their Grindhouse-Inspired Music Video for “Disarm The Pain”
Hard rock band See This Through releases their music video for “Disarm The Pain” with its gritty, grindhouse-style visuals. Released on Friday, September 13th, the video adds a new dimension to the band’s raw and emotional song, exploring the darker side of addiction through the lens of 1970s and 1980s horror cinema.
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September 13, 2024
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The Blending of Music and Cinema
Lead singer Nick Blohm, a longtime horror fan, played a pivotal role in shaping the video’s visual style. As a fan of iconic horror films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Dawn of the Dead, and Cannibal Holocaust, Nick drew from those films’ gritty, raw energy to tell the story of an intervention gone horribly wrong.
“I’ve always been fascinated by how these older films could unsettle you with their rawness,” says Nick. “With the resurgence of Grindhouse and the buzz around Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 and Terrifer 3, we knew it was the right moment to bring these influences into what we do. We wanted something visceral but still tied to our music’s emotional core.”
A Story of Addiction and Despair
The video’s narrative is simple but haunting—a group intervention turns into a nightmarish ordeal as the masked figure, tied to a chair with bloodied wrists from tight zip ties, becomes the symbol of addiction’s destructive power. Using grainy filters, intense lighting, and jarring cuts, the video creates an atmosphere of dread, much like the horror films it pays tribute to. It’s a bold, cinematic representation of the pain and frustration addiction causes, not just for the person who has an addiction but for those trying to help.
“We’ve always enjoyed treading into new territory with our music,” Nick explains, “and this was a chance to do the same visually. Addiction is terrifying in real life, so it made sense to explore it through the horror genre. Making it a grindhouse-inspired video allowed us to take things further.”
Nick continued, “Far too many times in our culture, when the topic of addiction is portrayed, it’s usually (not always) done through the lens of the addict. The uncomfortable truth, unfortunately, is that the people who love those struggling with addiction also suffer along with them, and THAT’S the story we wanted to tell. Using an exploitation grindhouse-style video allowed us to lean in on the idea that even loved ones reach a breaking point and that, at some point, even well-meaning good-intentioned people can snap. In this case, we had some fun and took this to the extreme in only the way that a video in this style can.”
Not Your Ordinary Music Video
See This Through’s commitment to making it a fully immersive experience sets this music video apart from others. The band went beyond the usual music video format to truly capture the essence of a grindhouse film. They included elements like an old-school ratings screen, a “feature presentation” bumper, and even moments where the film reel appears to burn out entirely – complete with tongue-in-cheek apologies from the “theatre management.” These playful touches are a nod to the gritty, low-budget feel of classic grindhouse films and add to the authenticity and fun of the video
“We didn’t want this to feel like a typical music video,” the band says. “We wanted to lean into the style fully. The reel burnouts, the theater-style interruptions – the things that made watching those old films an experience. It’s all about immersing the viewer in the world we’ve created, and those little details help bring it all together.”
A Fitting Trailer
In addition to the music video, See This Through has created several movie-style trailers that capture the essence of grindhouse cinema. These trailers mirror the classic aesthetics of horror films from the 1970s and 1980s, complete with dramatic voiceovers, grainy visuals, and over-the-top text overlays. The trailers were designed to match the music video’s gritty, cinematic style, offering fans an exciting glimpse into the dark, atmospheric world the band has built around “Disarm The Pain.”
Paying Homage to Classic Horror Art
To complement the release, See This Through also created a movie poster for “Disarm The Pain,” which echoes the iconic poster designs of horror films from the 1970s and 1980s. The poster draws inspiration not from one particular film but from the entire genre, incorporating elements of classic horror movie posters—vivid colors, bold typography, and an eerie, unsettling composition.
“When creating the poster, we wanted it to feel like something you’d see plastered outside a run-down movie theater in the ’70s, right before you walked in for a midnight screening,” Nick explains. “It’s not just about one specific movie or style, but rather a love letter to the horror and grindhouse cinema genre.”
The poster, like the video, encapsulates the video’s intensity. It features the masked figure at the forefront, shrouded in shadow and menace. The poster’s vintage look, complete with distressed textures and vibrant, blood-soaked hues, perfectly captures the grindhouse spirit. It is a fitting tribute to the era that inspired both the video and the band’s creative direction.
Below are several examples of classic horror movie posters that inspired the design of “Disarm The Pain.”
The Grindhouse Revival
With grindhouse cinema gaining popularity in recent years, See This Through found the perfect moment to bring these influences to life in their own way. The success of the exploitation horror film Terrifier 2 in 2022 and hype around Terrifier 3 (released October 11th, 2024) is a nod to the genre’s resurgence, and the band felt inspired to embrace the same raw and uncompromising style for “Disarm The Pain.”
Pictured above: Art the Clown, played by David Howard Thornton, as seen in Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 from Dark Age Cinema.
When asked why Nick insisted on the grindhouse aesthetic, he simply stated, “Because we could. I say that jokingly, of course, but with some sincerity. Not every song fits visuals of this style, and it felt like the perfect opportunity to do something fun and different.”
Fans can now watch the music video for “Disarm The Pain” below and on YouTube and see firsthand how See This Through blends their love of hard rock with their passion for vintage horror.
The Blending of Music and Cinema
Lead singer Nick Blohm, a longtime horror fan, played a pivotal role in shaping the video’s visual style. As a fan of iconic horror films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Dawn of the Dead, and Cannibal Holocaust, Nick drew from those films’ gritty, raw energy to tell the story of an intervention gone horribly wrong.
“I’ve always been fascinated by how these older films could unsettle you with their rawness,” says Nick. “With the resurgence of Grindhouse and the buzz around Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 and Terrifer 3, we knew it was the right moment to bring these influences into what we do. We wanted something visceral but still tied to our music’s emotional core.”
A Story of Addiction and Despair
The video’s narrative is simple but haunting—a group intervention turns into a nightmarish ordeal as the masked figure, tied to a chair with bloodied wrists from tight zip ties, becomes the symbol of addiction’s destructive power. Using grainy filters, intense lighting, and jarring cuts, the video creates an atmosphere of dread, much like the horror films it pays tribute to. It’s a bold, cinematic representation of the pain and frustration addiction causes, not just for the person who has an addiction but for those trying to help.
“We’ve always enjoyed treading into new territory with our music,” Nick explains, “and this was a chance to do the same visually. Addiction is terrifying in real life, so it made sense to explore it through the horror genre. Making it a grindhouse-inspired video allowed us to take things further.”
Nick continued, “Far too many times in our culture, when the topic of addiction is portrayed, it’s usually (not always) done through the lens of the addict. The uncomfortable truth, unfortunately, is that the people who love those struggling with addiction also suffer along with them, and THAT’S the story we wanted to tell. Using an exploitation grindhouse-style video allowed us to lean in on the idea that even loved ones reach a breaking point and that, at some point, even well-meaning good-intentioned people can snap. In this case, we had some fun and took this to the extreme in only the way that a video in this style can.”
Not Your Ordinary Music Video
See This Through’s commitment to making it a fully immersive experience sets this music video apart from others. The band went beyond the usual music video format to truly capture the essence of a grindhouse film. They included elements like an old-school ratings screen, a “feature presentation” bumper, and even moments where the film reel appears to burn out entirely – complete with tongue-in-cheek apologies from the “theatre management.” These playful touches are a nod to the gritty, low-budget feel of classic grindhouse films and add to the authenticity and fun of the video
“We didn’t want this to feel like a typical music video,” the band says. “We wanted to lean into the style fully. The reel burnouts, the theater-style interruptions – the things that made watching those old films an experience. It’s all about immersing the viewer in the world we’ve created, and those little details help bring it all together.”
A Fitting Trailer
In addition to the music video, See This Through has created several movie-style trailers that capture the essence of grindhouse cinema. These trailers mirror the classic aesthetics of horror films from the 1970s and 1980s, complete with dramatic voiceovers, grainy visuals, and over-the-top text overlays. The trailers were designed to match the music video’s gritty, cinematic style, offering fans an exciting glimpse into the dark, atmospheric world the band has built around “Disarm The Pain.”
Paying Homage to Classic Horror Art
To complement the release, See This Through also created a movie poster for “Disarm The Pain,” which echoes the iconic poster designs of horror films from the 1970s and 1980s. The poster draws inspiration not from one particular film but from the entire genre, incorporating elements of classic horror movie posters—vivid colors, bold typography, and an eerie, unsettling composition.
“When creating the poster, we wanted it to feel like something you’d see plastered outside a run-down movie theater in the ’70s, right before you walked in for a midnight screening,” Nick explains. “It’s not just about one specific movie or style, but rather a love letter to the horror and grindhouse cinema genre.”
The poster, like the video, encapsulates the video’s intensity. It features the masked figure at the forefront, shrouded in shadow and menace. The poster’s vintage look, complete with distressed textures and vibrant, blood-soaked hues, perfectly captures the grindhouse spirit. It is a fitting tribute to the era that inspired both the video and the band’s creative direction.
Below are several examples of classic horror movie posters that inspired the design of “Disarm The Pain.”
The Grindhouse Revival
With grindhouse cinema gaining popularity in recent years, See This Through found the perfect moment to bring these influences to life in their own way. The success of the exploitation horror film Terrifier 2 in 2022 and hype around Terrifier 3 (released October 11th, 2024) is a nod to the genre’s resurgence, and the band felt inspired to embrace the same raw and uncompromising style for “Disarm The Pain.”
Pictured above: Art the Clown, played by David Howard Thornton, as seen in Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 from Dark Age Cinema.
When asked why Nick insisted on the grindhouse aesthetic, he simply stated, “Because we could. I say that jokingly, of course, but with some sincerity. Not every song fits visuals of this style, and it felt like the perfect opportunity to do something fun and different.”
Fans can now watch the music video for “Disarm The Pain” below and on YouTube and see firsthand how See This Through blends their love of hard rock with their passion for vintage horror.
