hbWonderland Reviews

Squeeze Play (1979)

Pretty good for a laugh or two

[7/10 · 1 June 2011]

I saw this movie a while ago with a group of friends at a party, and it was pretty funny then. It's light, mindless entertainment that complements some of the heavier, violent stuff that Troma produces. The soundtrack's awesome, and the story isn't something you see a lot of these days in sports comedies. The movie does a great job of including some feminist sentiments without preaching to its audience...there are still plenty of sweat-soaked t-shirts.

If you like Troma films, or like late-night 80s/sports comedy, this is a great choice. It's on Troma Comcast On-Demand this month--I'm thinking about watching it again!

The Last Horror Movie (2003)

Brilliant and bloody

[10/10 · 1 June 2011]

Like a lot of horror fans, I'm always interested in seeing bloody, over-the-top shenanigans and naked girls. The Last Horror Movie--which I saw a while ago and was super excited to find out it's going to be playing on Troma Comcast On-Demand this month (!!!)--definitely delivers the gore. However, it's also very intelligent film that stands on its own next to films like Peeping Tom and Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. The writing is as sharp as it is self-reflexive, and the cinema verite cinematography adds depth and realism to the film.

For fans and non-fans of the genre, The Last Horror Movie is a brilliant yet bloody exploration of the mind of a serial killer. Interested? Watch it on Troma Comcast On-Demand! I'll be right there with you.

Eyes of the Chameleon (2005)

Solid horror flick, definitely worth checking out

[9/10 · 1 June 2011]

I'm a big horror film fan, and Eyes of the Chameleon definitely delivers to fans of the genre. I caught myself laughing out loud at lots of one-liners, as well as some of the darker, satirical stuff in the story.

The opening scene sets the film up for success, presenting an extremely twisted and uncomfortable portrait of the American family. The film is littered with social commentary. However, Ron Atkins and his crew still manage to deliver all the gore and nudity in a B-horror film with a wink and a nudge.

It's clear the film had a relatively low budget, but it does a good job sticking to the genre and the Troma Films name. I heard it's coming out on DVD within the next week or two...I'm thinking about picking it up.