This movie seems to be one of the most unreknowned horror gems, overlooked by so many other unworthy horror attractions over the decades. This is a dark and atmospheric Tobe Hooper classic in many ways resembles the look, feel, and tension that made the original Texas chainsaw massacre such a classic. The film offers the great Texas feel, a secluded out in the sticks, lonely, dirty and dark run down place full of creeps then with added fun-loving kids, sex, drugs, and alcohol. it's a place where you wouldn't want to stop and sleep because you know you ain't gonna rest until your butchered. The Crocodile part of the story is actually quite minor and until the end i don't feel was the main disturbing part of the movie, but it was the character of the sick and disturbed hotel owner Judd (Neville Brand) who portrayed the character superbly, who made the film truly great. There's also a very young Robert Englund who stars, who's great too, a complete bastard as always. Tobe yet again makes a classic horror which should get more credit. the low budget of the film makes a more enjoyable, and adds to the atmosphere. If you like Texas, Tobe, disturbed loners, and 70s horrors buy it!
Review of Eaten Alive
