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Sabretooth (2002)
Good, Cheesy B-movie Fun
I watched this movie a few nights ago and was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting a god-awful film with lame characters, worse dialogue and little or no shots of the creature.
The plot is formulaic of course, but if you're looking for a movie that's so bad it's good this is a good one to watch. The opening is a real stinker that'll have you rolling on the floor.
The creature in CGI form is laughable in most shots (especially the first) but isn't all that bad for a low budget flick. The animatronic creature looks surprisingly good. The gore isn't half bad either. John Rys-Davies is a good an actor as always and makes up for the less than perfect performances by the others.
The movie is chalk full of laughs; intentional or not, they are great.
In one of the few indoor shots, the lighting is set up so bad that poor Mr. Davies is sweating like a pig under the heat, his forehead shining like a light bulb. The hired hunter carries in his armament a "tranquilizer gun" that is obviously a cheapo paintball gun they probably picked up from Wal-mart. There is a totally cheesy battle between the cat and a knife wielding camper. It's great. Oh, and watch for the nod to Kevin Smith.
This movie is totally worth your time if you're a fan of bad but satisfying films. I will proudly display this in my collection.
House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
Eat your heart out Resident Evil Fans
Anyone who thought Resident Evil was hardcore needs to see this. Why? This film was actually EFFECTIVE. I left the movie theater feeling dirty and psychologically molested, it was Great! Some will whine about the use of digital effects, but I personally thought in this rare instance it worked. Many people will also whine that this is nothing more than a TCM ripoff, but those people obviously haven't figured out that there is no such thing as a new story, it is only the presentation of that story that is different. This is a no-holds barred attack on the psyche. The special effects are raw, gritty, and in some cases very simple. Yes the plot is weak but not necessarily predictable. The visuals are disorienting and disturbing, and the audio adds to this immensely. The most frequent complaint i have heard is that the ending stinks. I loved it. I tend to think this movie will be looked upon as a cult classic sooner or later. To sum it up, if you're looking for an oscar winning plot or lots of sparkly computer effects, this isn't the movie for you. If you want to be scared, grossed out, or prove to your best friend that "Resident Evil" was a lame excuse for a horror film, this IS the movie for you. This is "degenerate art" at it's finest. I highly recommend it and hope to see more from Rob Zombie, the new B-movie king.