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Am I the only one who thought this movie blew?

posted 20 years ago by AbashdxThexDevilxStood
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Though the film had a low budget, it was horrible. The deaths(with exception to the diving in an empty pool though it was blatantly obvious) were all stupid and lame. The acting started out good but slowly plummitted. It was like watching a low budget porno with all the pointless nudeity. The kid had a *beep* car dropped on his leg, yet could manage killing 10 people let alone walking.

What bugged me a lot was that like 8 or 9 people were killed, yet no one was like "Oh my god!!! He's dead!"..they were like "woah...he's dead..? Weird" I mean it takes place in a highschool, where again 8 or 9 students were killed and a few of them were IN SCHOOl, and yet you don't see one teacher or principal. Not even a cop until the last 2 minutes of the movie. This town treats a murder like it happens all the time. LAME.

I thought it was horrible.

[–] lazarillo 20 years ago

Actually, this movie is a political allegory (seriously) about the nature political revolutions. They set it in high school and put in lots of nudity to attract the drive-in crowd. You're right about it being tediously low-budget and the acting being bad, but regardless, if you're expecting your typical slasher or revenge movie, you're gonna be pretty disappointed. This isn't just a slasher or revenge movie anymore than "Animal Farm" is just a book about barnyard animals.

I like this movie--not because it's very good--but because NOBODY as ever made a movie like this before. It will probably appeal to Jean-Luc Goddard and Dogme fans more than your typical horror movie fan though (Of course, if you happen to be both . . .)

[–] NAPOLEONWILSON1979 20 years ago

This movie is not bad. I do believe the whole movie was made with tongue planted firmly in cheek, but overall it's not just slasher flick. It is indeed a teen drama concerning a psychologically-misplaced young man.

[–] surlygreaser 20 years ago

look as far as im concerned,any movie that shows a naked or half naked Kimberly Beck romping around,is at the top of the heap over any garbage film that the likes of Meryl Streep would do.
Kimberly Beck was a delicious and sexy late 7o's vixen,see the likes of such late 70's fare as 'zuma beach' and 'roller boogie',for confirmation.

[–] lilant 19 years ago

This movie was cool.

[–] diezman 18 years ago

With all due respect, maybe you had to be around in the 70s and early 80s to appreciate it. It's not a bad movie. Actually quite shocking considering the budget and timeframe.

[–] dsullivan-11 18 years ago

Where the heck did you see this movie?? I saw it years ago in an old video store. I thought it was pretty well done black comedy and it was deliberately campy. It also gets credit for inspiring the classic "heathers".

[–] lianzantoro 18 years ago

No, this movie is pretty unique. A high school revenge story with political allegory. Plus I love it's grimy low budget look. This would've played perfectly at the drive-in when originally released.

[–] rinter-1 17 years ago

The movie is decent considering the B movie flavor. It was a treat watching the revenge wrecked on those preppy looking snooty bullies. But after the gang was killed off the following violence did not make much sense. Also where were the police, teachers and other adults when all the murders are taking place? While the killings and explosions are happening it comes off as just another typical school day.

[–] goatsodomizer101 17 years ago

Obviously you aren't the only one who dislikes the film, given its somewhat low rating. I personally thought it was great, but it's certainly not for everyone; I understand why some people dislike it.

[–] Enrique-8 14 years ago

ABASH....you just don't get it, do you? I suspect you never will. Too bad.

Enrique Sanchez