The Mutilator
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Product Description BY SWORD. BY PICK. BY AXE. BYE BYE. Although the slasher film was in decline by the mid-1980s, there were still some grisly delights to be had… and they don’t come much grislier than writer-director Buddy Cooper’s sickening stalk-and-slash classic The Mutilator! When Ed receives a message from his father asking him to go and lock up the family’s beach condo for the winter, it seems like the perfect excuse for an alcohol-fuelled few days away with his friends. After all, his dad has forgiven him for accidentally blowing mom away with a shotgun several years ago… hasn’t he? But no sooner are the teens on the island than they find themselves stalked by a figure with an axe (and a hook, and an onboard motor) to grind… Originally entitled Fall Break (watch out for the incongruous theme song of the same name!), The Mutilator has earned a reputation amongst horror fans as one of the ‘holy grails’ of 80s splatter mayhem due to its highly inventive (and not to say, decidedly gruesome) kill sequences, courtesy of FX wizard Mark Shostrom (Videodrome, Evil Dead II). Finally making its long-awaited bow in High-Definition, The Mutilator has returned to terrorise a whole new generation of horror fans! DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS: Brand new 2K restoration from original vault materials of the R-rated and Unrated versions of the filmHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentationsOriginal mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray) Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingBrand new interviews with cast and crewThe Mutilator locations visitReversible sleeve featuring original and newly-commissioned artwork to be revealedFully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film alongside archive articles from Fangoria magazinePLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Region: Free Review A sick and twisted little gem and one that every slasher fan should enjoy. --Retro SlashersFollowing their loving releases of Mark of the Devil, Blood Rage and Society, this is another title many have been eagerly awaiting. --Shock Till You Drop Review: It's back! Lost 80s slasher classic! - As a callow Fangoria reader and video store habitue, The Mutilator loomed large. As a low-budget film, it’s “got heart.” In what initially seems like a dragging ramp-up, screen-time is actually taken to develop likable characters with unique personalities—not simply establish machete fodder. Once we get to know and care about those characters, the killer wastes no time in dispatching with them in various grisly ways. One particular scene, in fact, is so over-the-top that I’m left wondering to this day how they were able to get away with it in 1985. Then again, it might be even more difficult to get away with something like it in today’s current culture of outrage. One scene, involving a gaff (a ominous looking fishing tool - a pole with a nasty hook at the end) and a woman’s hoo-ha, remains the most talked-about and notorious scene in The Mutilator. It’s a rough watch, not for the faint-of-heart. The Mutilator was shot in coastal North Carolina by Buddy Cooper, a first-time director with a cobbled-together crew of locals and American University (D.C.) film students. Though some reviews have described the production as “amateurish,” I’ve always felt that there was a vibe to this film indicating that everyone involved had a blast with what they were doing. I think that’s one of the reasons it’s always stuck with me: the actors’ performances, while not always perfect, are nonetheless engaging and fun. The special effects created by make-up wizard Mark Shostrom (later of From Beyond, Evil Dead 2, A Nightmare of Elm Street 3 fame) elevate The Mutilator to a higher tier of splatterdom than your typical ‘80s Halloween and Friday the 13th clones. The murder pieces are original and the ending is totally nuts. It’s also worth noting that the film’s theme music, unlike your typical Herrmann and Penderecki-inspired violin stabs, is an absurdly catchy bit of beach “shag” music, reflective of the North Carolina resort location. The theme song, “Fall Break,” alludes to the film’s original production title before the distributor suggested the more marketable Mutilator moniker. If you watch the film only once, you will have an Oliver Sacksian "earworm" stuck in your head for a week. So, what ought-to-have-been considered one of the great, classic, low-budget ‘80s splatter movies sort of got lost and forgotten. The primary reason for this is because, up until very recently, it never received a proper DVD release to introduce it to a new generation of horror fans. There were some pretty awful overly-dark bootlegs that floated around in collector circles, but that was about it unless you had one of those old VHS (or Betamax) copies. There were a couple of foreign DVD releases that, according to wikpedia, were unauthorized. The story behind why it never saw a release until now is interesting. The film had been doing well in New York in its original theatrical run as an unrated film, but in order to get a wider distribution it would need an MPAA rating. In order to get an “R” rating, much of the gore scenes were cut from the film. This was actually disasterous, as all of the most appealing aspects to the film’s target audience were now missing. The Mutilator was released in both “R” and “unrated” cuts on VHS and Betamax by Vestron Video, who later went bankrupt. Fast-forward to the DVD era. When it was first proposed that The Mutilator get a DVD release, it became apparent that there was no complete pristine print of the film that included all of the excised gore elements. Any release that was going to happen would need to be cobbled together from various elements, which would have looked pretty bad. For those of us who followed the saga of promised releases that never saw the light of day, it was beginning to look like we’d never see a high-quality complete print of the film on disc. Then Arrow came to the rescue: Arrow created a new 2K scan of the element. The final product drops the useless R-rated version and presents the unrated cut (86:09) in an MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 widescreen transfer retains an 1980s softness but is more detailed, brighter, and colorful than before and reveals that some of the darker scenes were moodily lit rather than underlit. The prosthetics and gore mostly hold up well in HD (the seams of a neck wound appliance is very obvious in HD), making one wonder if Shostrum would have been a rival for Savini had he been old enough to get his start with late seventies and early eighties unrated slashers and horror films. The LPCM 1.0 mono track is clean and boldly conveys the theme song and synthesizer suspense cues along with some of the wince-inducing foley effects for the kill scenes. Optional English SDH subtitles are also included. The film is preceded by an optional introduction by Cooper and Edmund Ferrell (who started out as a make-up effects assistant but would work several positions behind the camera including assistant editor in post-production) in which they touch upon the situation with the original elements. The film can also be viewed accompanied by two audio commentary tracks. The first features Cooper, assistant special make-up effects artist/assistant editor Edmund Ferrell (THE SUPERNATURALS), co-director John Douglass (who taught the American University screenwriting course Cooper took to develop his script), and actor Mitler, while the second commentary features Cooper and actress Ruth Tutterow née Martinez. Both tracks are moderated by disc producer Ewan Cant who discusses the film's playful nods the genre and foreshadowing dialogue and images – with input from Douglass – that enhance its replay value. Although Cant's questions keep the discussions focused (especially in balancing out discussion of the story points against the shooting anecdotes), Cooper's anecdotes have a certain rehearsed quality (see the retrospective featurette discussed below). Cooper discusses the support and enthusiasm of the locals who came to watch the shooting, the moral objections of some participants and city officials, and the hysterical reaction of one of the female crew members to the aforementioned - and infamous - gaff scene (necessitating another take). Mitler discusses some of his ad-libbed contributions to cast some suspicion upon his character while Martinez talks about picking up acting tips from Mitler (who was teaching in New York while looking for work) and points out places in which the actors conspired to ad-libbed bits to surprise the crew. The participants also go into a bit of detail about the practical jokes and the fun atmosphere on the set even as they were running over schedule and running out of materials. They also discuss the original ending and the scrapped shot (in the shooting script) meant to signify a sequel. "Fall Breakers: The Story of THE MUTILATOR" (75:01) is a feature-length retrospective documentary featuring a mix of new and older interviews (presumably from last decade when Cooper first started searching for materials for a Blu-ray release) with actors Mitler, Chatham, Martinez (not a schoolteacher), and Hitchcock, as well as Cooper, Douglass, Ferrell, Cooper's son Trace and ex-wife Pamela (who worked on the wardrobe and then played Big Ed's wife when the original actress bowed out due to religious objections), and a handful of extras. Revisiting the original locations, the participants cover just about every aspect of the film from Cooper trying to decide what to do with $86,000, taking screenwriting and production classes under Douglass who would help him develop the project with some of his graduate students and recent grads, the casting (with local personality Ben Moore, who played the ill-fated beach cop, reading opposite the auditioners), practical jokes as the film went over schedule, effects mishaps, cooperation with the city thanks to the reputation of Cooper's resort owner father, post-production, the film's theatrical reception across the country (it played in New York in a double bill with PIECES), and the cuts imposed for an R-rating (Ferrell, who assisted in the editing and sound design, described the cuts as like "circumcising my own son"). The featurette closes out with the participants reflecting on the film's cult status and musing on the sequel (which Cooper insists that he left the script open for thanks to the prominence of a certain prop among Big Ed's trophies). In "Mutilator Memories" (15:57), effects artist Shostrum recalls THE MUTILATOR as his best experience on a film, covering some of the same effects mishaps as described by others in the "Fall Breakers" featurette (and ascribing fault for the pool setpiece to CHOPPING MALL's Anthony Showe while admitting his faults with the initial body cast and for the outboard motor prosthetic effects). In "Tunes for the Dunes" (8:13), composer Michael Minard (Larry Cohen's SPECIAL EFFECTS) recalls how excited Cooper was to work with him when he discovered he had worked with Artie Resnick ("Under the Boardwalk"), and how Cooper's enthusiasm was somewhat of a distraction. He also discusses the theme song, and how he realized too late that it was too up-tempo for North Carolina shag. The behind-the-scenes reel (16:31) largely focuses on the murder scenes, including Cooper's son taking some squib hits not seen in the finished film, while the screen tests (13:03) are amusing with Moore doubling for Pam in Mitler's audition, for Ralph in the convenience store cashier's audition, and Martinez demonstrating the fresh-faced charm that landed her the role. The alternate opening titles (4:32) showcasing the more familiar title card THE MUTILATOR are also included in their entirety. Trailers and TV spots are presented under both titles. FALL BREAK's theatrical trailer (1:42) and TV spot (0:32) have the tagline "The vacation that became a nightmare" while the MUTILATOR trailer (1:57) and two TV spots (0:32 each) sport "School was h***, but vacation was murder!" Radio spots for THE MUTILATOR (0:57) are also included. The FALL BREAK ones seem to be newly transferred from film while the MUTILATOR ones are upscaled from video. Just in case you did not get enough of them theme song in stereo over the menu screens, it is also presented in vocal and instrumental versions (3:30 each). Also included are storyboards for the opening sequence (4:27) and a stills gallery (8:49). Both the DVD and Blu-ray feature the original screenplay as a PDF file as well as two Easter Eggs: an extension of the director's introduction (3:22) and a piece in which actress Martinez reads some excerpts from her copy of the script (4:14). Another amazing job by Arrow. Review: My childhood of B Horror Revisited! :) - I was a kid of the B Movie Horror genre. I remember going to the video store on Saturday nights with Dad while he picked out something for him and Mom that we could all watch before stepping around the corner to the no-no section. LOL! (Can you believe that's how it used to be done....?!).......while I was around the other corner selecting anything gory or horrific in the Horror Section. I don't think he knew half the time what I was getting, but I know Mom would always scold him about letting me watch all that crap. With this movie in particular, I always remembered the opening sequence and one of the "Fish Hook" incidents...........seemed like a most enjoyable death vs what was really happening..........for the love of B Horror! LOL! This is a must buy for any aficionado of great B Horror. This Blu-Ray has more in depth shots of the actual killings. Apparently they cut a lot out for the general public, and this Blu Ray is much easier to watch than the VHS was back in the day because the movie is filmed in a lot of darkness at times. I loved revisiting this wonderful piece of work when horror was good and just grossed you out or scared you. Horror seems to have a different level of fear these days, and with computer technology and CGI where it is now you hardly get to enjoy the real movie magic of grossness. Fans will understand or be able to empathize I'm sure. I am so happy I was able to find this and add it to my always growing collection! I highly recommend this purchase! (I'm still holding my breath and hoping for " The Kiss" with Joanne Pacula to come out on Blu-Ray...........but doesn't look too likely.......so far.......it's only on DVD. ;)
| ASIN | B00ZPHGWIC |
| Actors | Bill Hitchcock, Frances Raines, Matt Mitler, Morley Lampley, Ruth Martinez |
| Best Sellers Rank | #89,361 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,797 in Horror (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (411) |
| Director | Buddy Cooper, John S Douglass |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 34298455 |
| MPAA rating | R (Restricted) |
| Media Format | Blu-ray, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 8.32 ounces |
| Release date | February 16, 2016 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 26 minutes |
| Studio | Arrow Video |
A**.
It's back! Lost 80s slasher classic!
As a callow Fangoria reader and video store habitue, The Mutilator loomed large. As a low-budget film, it’s “got heart.” In what initially seems like a dragging ramp-up, screen-time is actually taken to develop likable characters with unique personalities—not simply establish machete fodder. Once we get to know and care about those characters, the killer wastes no time in dispatching with them in various grisly ways. One particular scene, in fact, is so over-the-top that I’m left wondering to this day how they were able to get away with it in 1985. Then again, it might be even more difficult to get away with something like it in today’s current culture of outrage. One scene, involving a gaff (a ominous looking fishing tool - a pole with a nasty hook at the end) and a woman’s hoo-ha, remains the most talked-about and notorious scene in The Mutilator. It’s a rough watch, not for the faint-of-heart. The Mutilator was shot in coastal North Carolina by Buddy Cooper, a first-time director with a cobbled-together crew of locals and American University (D.C.) film students. Though some reviews have described the production as “amateurish,” I’ve always felt that there was a vibe to this film indicating that everyone involved had a blast with what they were doing. I think that’s one of the reasons it’s always stuck with me: the actors’ performances, while not always perfect, are nonetheless engaging and fun. The special effects created by make-up wizard Mark Shostrom (later of From Beyond, Evil Dead 2, A Nightmare of Elm Street 3 fame) elevate The Mutilator to a higher tier of splatterdom than your typical ‘80s Halloween and Friday the 13th clones. The murder pieces are original and the ending is totally nuts. It’s also worth noting that the film’s theme music, unlike your typical Herrmann and Penderecki-inspired violin stabs, is an absurdly catchy bit of beach “shag” music, reflective of the North Carolina resort location. The theme song, “Fall Break,” alludes to the film’s original production title before the distributor suggested the more marketable Mutilator moniker. If you watch the film only once, you will have an Oliver Sacksian "earworm" stuck in your head for a week. So, what ought-to-have-been considered one of the great, classic, low-budget ‘80s splatter movies sort of got lost and forgotten. The primary reason for this is because, up until very recently, it never received a proper DVD release to introduce it to a new generation of horror fans. There were some pretty awful overly-dark bootlegs that floated around in collector circles, but that was about it unless you had one of those old VHS (or Betamax) copies. There were a couple of foreign DVD releases that, according to wikpedia, were unauthorized. The story behind why it never saw a release until now is interesting. The film had been doing well in New York in its original theatrical run as an unrated film, but in order to get a wider distribution it would need an MPAA rating. In order to get an “R” rating, much of the gore scenes were cut from the film. This was actually disasterous, as all of the most appealing aspects to the film’s target audience were now missing. The Mutilator was released in both “R” and “unrated” cuts on VHS and Betamax by Vestron Video, who later went bankrupt. Fast-forward to the DVD era. When it was first proposed that The Mutilator get a DVD release, it became apparent that there was no complete pristine print of the film that included all of the excised gore elements. Any release that was going to happen would need to be cobbled together from various elements, which would have looked pretty bad. For those of us who followed the saga of promised releases that never saw the light of day, it was beginning to look like we’d never see a high-quality complete print of the film on disc. Then Arrow came to the rescue: Arrow created a new 2K scan of the element. The final product drops the useless R-rated version and presents the unrated cut (86:09) in an MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 widescreen transfer retains an 1980s softness but is more detailed, brighter, and colorful than before and reveals that some of the darker scenes were moodily lit rather than underlit. The prosthetics and gore mostly hold up well in HD (the seams of a neck wound appliance is very obvious in HD), making one wonder if Shostrum would have been a rival for Savini had he been old enough to get his start with late seventies and early eighties unrated slashers and horror films. The LPCM 1.0 mono track is clean and boldly conveys the theme song and synthesizer suspense cues along with some of the wince-inducing foley effects for the kill scenes. Optional English SDH subtitles are also included. The film is preceded by an optional introduction by Cooper and Edmund Ferrell (who started out as a make-up effects assistant but would work several positions behind the camera including assistant editor in post-production) in which they touch upon the situation with the original elements. The film can also be viewed accompanied by two audio commentary tracks. The first features Cooper, assistant special make-up effects artist/assistant editor Edmund Ferrell (THE SUPERNATURALS), co-director John Douglass (who taught the American University screenwriting course Cooper took to develop his script), and actor Mitler, while the second commentary features Cooper and actress Ruth Tutterow née Martinez. Both tracks are moderated by disc producer Ewan Cant who discusses the film's playful nods the genre and foreshadowing dialogue and images – with input from Douglass – that enhance its replay value. Although Cant's questions keep the discussions focused (especially in balancing out discussion of the story points against the shooting anecdotes), Cooper's anecdotes have a certain rehearsed quality (see the retrospective featurette discussed below). Cooper discusses the support and enthusiasm of the locals who came to watch the shooting, the moral objections of some participants and city officials, and the hysterical reaction of one of the female crew members to the aforementioned - and infamous - gaff scene (necessitating another take). Mitler discusses some of his ad-libbed contributions to cast some suspicion upon his character while Martinez talks about picking up acting tips from Mitler (who was teaching in New York while looking for work) and points out places in which the actors conspired to ad-libbed bits to surprise the crew. The participants also go into a bit of detail about the practical jokes and the fun atmosphere on the set even as they were running over schedule and running out of materials. They also discuss the original ending and the scrapped shot (in the shooting script) meant to signify a sequel. "Fall Breakers: The Story of THE MUTILATOR" (75:01) is a feature-length retrospective documentary featuring a mix of new and older interviews (presumably from last decade when Cooper first started searching for materials for a Blu-ray release) with actors Mitler, Chatham, Martinez (not a schoolteacher), and Hitchcock, as well as Cooper, Douglass, Ferrell, Cooper's son Trace and ex-wife Pamela (who worked on the wardrobe and then played Big Ed's wife when the original actress bowed out due to religious objections), and a handful of extras. Revisiting the original locations, the participants cover just about every aspect of the film from Cooper trying to decide what to do with $86,000, taking screenwriting and production classes under Douglass who would help him develop the project with some of his graduate students and recent grads, the casting (with local personality Ben Moore, who played the ill-fated beach cop, reading opposite the auditioners), practical jokes as the film went over schedule, effects mishaps, cooperation with the city thanks to the reputation of Cooper's resort owner father, post-production, the film's theatrical reception across the country (it played in New York in a double bill with PIECES), and the cuts imposed for an R-rating (Ferrell, who assisted in the editing and sound design, described the cuts as like "circumcising my own son"). The featurette closes out with the participants reflecting on the film's cult status and musing on the sequel (which Cooper insists that he left the script open for thanks to the prominence of a certain prop among Big Ed's trophies). In "Mutilator Memories" (15:57), effects artist Shostrum recalls THE MUTILATOR as his best experience on a film, covering some of the same effects mishaps as described by others in the "Fall Breakers" featurette (and ascribing fault for the pool setpiece to CHOPPING MALL's Anthony Showe while admitting his faults with the initial body cast and for the outboard motor prosthetic effects). In "Tunes for the Dunes" (8:13), composer Michael Minard (Larry Cohen's SPECIAL EFFECTS) recalls how excited Cooper was to work with him when he discovered he had worked with Artie Resnick ("Under the Boardwalk"), and how Cooper's enthusiasm was somewhat of a distraction. He also discusses the theme song, and how he realized too late that it was too up-tempo for North Carolina shag. The behind-the-scenes reel (16:31) largely focuses on the murder scenes, including Cooper's son taking some squib hits not seen in the finished film, while the screen tests (13:03) are amusing with Moore doubling for Pam in Mitler's audition, for Ralph in the convenience store cashier's audition, and Martinez demonstrating the fresh-faced charm that landed her the role. The alternate opening titles (4:32) showcasing the more familiar title card THE MUTILATOR are also included in their entirety. Trailers and TV spots are presented under both titles. FALL BREAK's theatrical trailer (1:42) and TV spot (0:32) have the tagline "The vacation that became a nightmare" while the MUTILATOR trailer (1:57) and two TV spots (0:32 each) sport "School was h***, but vacation was murder!" Radio spots for THE MUTILATOR (0:57) are also included. The FALL BREAK ones seem to be newly transferred from film while the MUTILATOR ones are upscaled from video. Just in case you did not get enough of them theme song in stereo over the menu screens, it is also presented in vocal and instrumental versions (3:30 each). Also included are storyboards for the opening sequence (4:27) and a stills gallery (8:49). Both the DVD and Blu-ray feature the original screenplay as a PDF file as well as two Easter Eggs: an extension of the director's introduction (3:22) and a piece in which actress Martinez reads some excerpts from her copy of the script (4:14). Another amazing job by Arrow.
T**K
My childhood of B Horror Revisited! :)
I was a kid of the B Movie Horror genre. I remember going to the video store on Saturday nights with Dad while he picked out something for him and Mom that we could all watch before stepping around the corner to the no-no section. LOL! (Can you believe that's how it used to be done....?!).......while I was around the other corner selecting anything gory or horrific in the Horror Section. I don't think he knew half the time what I was getting, but I know Mom would always scold him about letting me watch all that crap. With this movie in particular, I always remembered the opening sequence and one of the "Fish Hook" incidents...........seemed like a most enjoyable death vs what was really happening..........for the love of B Horror! LOL! This is a must buy for any aficionado of great B Horror. This Blu-Ray has more in depth shots of the actual killings. Apparently they cut a lot out for the general public, and this Blu Ray is much easier to watch than the VHS was back in the day because the movie is filmed in a lot of darkness at times. I loved revisiting this wonderful piece of work when horror was good and just grossed you out or scared you. Horror seems to have a different level of fear these days, and with computer technology and CGI where it is now you hardly get to enjoy the real movie magic of grossness. Fans will understand or be able to empathize I'm sure. I am so happy I was able to find this and add it to my always growing collection! I highly recommend this purchase! (I'm still holding my breath and hoping for " The Kiss" with Joanne Pacula to come out on Blu-Ray...........but doesn't look too likely.......so far.......it's only on DVD. ;)
G**N
As cheesy and gory as it gets
This slasher film is a very mixed bag so I'll just get to the point. The Pros: -Lots of gory kills with a good variety of weapons/tools. Despite how low budget this film is, they really outdid themselves with kills in this movie. The way each character dies is a spectacle to behold and is pretty much the main selling point of the movie. In fact, this might actually be one the goriest slasher films I've seen in a while. It definately lives up to it's title. -Having the movie set at a beach side condo was an interesting location for a slasher film and a nice breath of fresh air compared to the usual lake side or sorority properties you see in most other films. -The movie has this goofy theme song at the beginning that feels like it belongs in a family sitcom more than it does a violent slasher film. It's silly, but it does kind of add to the charm of this film. -The arrow video blu-ray release comes with lots of behind the scenes material that document the making of this film and it really brought me to appreciate the film and the filmmakers for being able to do as much as they did on such a tight budget. The cons: -This film has some of the worst acting I have ever seen in any slasher film, and That is saying a lot! The acting on display here makes the acting in the friday the 13th films look oscar worthy; its that bad. -The plot is pretty standard. You already know who the killer is at the start of the film so there's never really a mystery as to who's doing the killing. That would be fine, except the other characters are very generic and are so poorly acted that I found it really hard to get invested in any of them. Watching the film, I was basically just waiting around for each kill to happen. In conclusion, this film has some great graphic kills mixed in with some terrible acting and a generic plot. The acting almost falls into the "so bad it's good" catagory, but it mostly just comes off as boring. It's worth watching for the kills and the interesting behind the scenes material
M**O
Scary
The mutilator is one a classic80s horror one of the video nasties
C**N
Tiene uno de los mejores finales que he visto en una pelicula de terror, la pelicula en si esta bien imagen bien sonido normal es una pelicula de hace años, al estilo de la primera de viernes 13 etc, un clasico von un gram titulo y de los mejores finales que he visto.
J**.
THE... I mean THE lost slasher from the 80s. Gore. Silliness. A theme song (for the original title of FALL BREAK)... an unbelievable transfer from ARROW films (having found the original uncut print a few weeks before they went into production on the disc)... A gem in my horror collection. Pure 80s cheese... a great time with a few beers and the homeboys gathered.
S**X
PLOT... A group of youngsters take a fall break to an empty family condo on the beach, they intended it to be a weekend of sex drinking and fun but it turns in a nightmare when they start to be horribly murdered one by one, being a remote place with hardly anyone around will anyone survive!! This is certainly and amazing Arrow Blu-ray release of probably one of the more outrageous and genius slasher movies of the 80's, an easy to follow story that has a simple set up right from the start, a cool cast of youngsters lined up for the slaughter, your usual stereotype cool dudes and hot girls, the movie is a little predictable and some of the acting is cheesy but the lavish gore effects keep you drawn to these types of movies, and the brutal kill sequences in this movie are very well done indeed, plenty of blood and limbs everywhere, this movie has been passed uncut and is the full unrated version. If you love classic 80's slashers this is a must have on the list!! Movie looks great in HD 1080p (New 2K restoration) English Subtitles. Features are great, a new making of featurette 1hr-15mins, audio commentaries, effects feature, interviews, screen tests, and more Reversible sleeve with original Fall Break cover, A nice slipcase too. Region FREE ABC, DVD region FREE 0, 86-mins running time, 1984.
A**E
although this movie started a bit slow, once the killing started...it didn't stop...the acting was good, the kills were inventive and the back story to the killer was believable...i loved this as i am a fan of 80's slasher films...even the script was good, which is surprising for this genre...the ending was great, even a little contrived...but this is why we love slasher movies..this was well worth the money and the blu ray transfer was fantastic...extra features are a great bonus for any fan...i'm impressed...
J**S
Conforme et envoi rapide.
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