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This is a perfect example of why many people say the 90's sucked when it comes to horror-movies. A boring voodoo-on-campus tale of terror starring the once so promising Corey Feldman (STAND BY ME, THE LOST BOYS, etc). There might be just enough stuff happening to keep you from falling asleep and it doesn't look too cheap, but this still is horror aimed at an audience that were in their very early teens during the 90's. I might have been part of that audience, but still I got as good as nothing out of it when watching it now. And nowadays, teens are used to a lot more and better already, and I can't imagine any of them knowing or caring about who Corey Feldman was. Or, "is", actually, as the dude's still making films. But the only thing still linking him to his days of glory, is the LOST BOYS 2: THE TRIBE sequel that got made recently. And I imagine even that one isn't going to encourage anyone to seek out VOODOO. Just another movie that got lost in 90's horror for obvious reasons.

Not that its gold or anything, but I found it pretty hard to hate this movie. Any movie with David Lynch favorite Jack Nance in it and I will have this problem. But enough about that, let's get to the review. Feldman, an actor who has made a lot of stupid movies and a few good ones, plays a college student recruited by a frat only to find out it is a vodoo cult. The movie pretty much goes nowhere after that, but doesn't do that bad of a job. A few good scenes (including a shotgun massacre scene that is the best) and Feldman doesn't do that bad of an acting turn this time. However, the character he plays is never really fully developed and it shows in some parts. The relationship between Feldman and his girlfriend is never fully displayed. There was even a few parts in the movie where I forgot all about her. Altogether, worth a late night on cable or a cheap rental but not something I would like to own.

As a young college student studying in Europe "Andy" (Corey Feldman) decides he would rather be with his girlfriend "Rebecca" (Diane Nadeau) who is attending a college back in the United States. So on the spur of the moment he manages to enroll at the same college and unexpectedly shows up in order to surprise her. Unfortunately, when he gets there he realizes that he can't move in with her because she lives in a sorority. So desperately needing a place to live he settles for the worst fraternity on campus which happens to belong to a small group of students who are rejected by everybody else. What he doesn't realize is that his new fraternity brothers aren't just rejects because of their inability to socialize with everybody else but rather because they secretly belong to a cult that practices black magic. And they need another member in the worst possible way. Now rather than reveal any more of this movie and risk spoiling it for those who haven't seen it I will just say that although this movie was lacking in horror it was still suspenseful enough to keep things interesting for the most part. At least I found it to be somewhat entertaining. That said I rate it as slightly above average.

Corey Feldman stars as a college student transfaring schools to be with his girlfriend. Upon arrival he gets a lukewarm response from her and has nowhere to go. Desperate for a place to stay, he joins a fraternity with a bad rep, but this is no ordinary frat house. All of its members are zombies who pratice voodoo and kill anybody that gets in their way. Unexceptional, but entertaining film has an appealing cast, some clever moments, and is fairly suspenseful from start to finish. Better then you would expect. Rated R; Violence and Nudity.

The old voodoo horror hokum, but done at least with some conviction. It's predictable, to be sure, but it does build up a fair amount of atmosphere and tension. Joel Edwards gives a smooth, calm, deceptively friendly performance as the main villain, and he compensates somewhat for Corey Feldman's woodenness. (**1/2)

let's face it, you know what to expect when you tune into a post 1990 Corey Feldman film, there are probably boobs, guns and cars. saying that, there is more to this movie than just naked ladies (i'm sorry to say), cos it's mainly people getting themselves killed in a variety of unusual, and as the name suggests, often 'mystical' ways. I love crappy horror, and i love this film. If you don't, you probably wont. but i think it's worth most people giving it a go, it's not so crappy that it'll ruin your weekend or anything. All in all, if its mindless good fun, a bit of corpse loving, and an 80's childhood superstar your in the mood for, then you've come to the right place. its a cracker!!!!

The college boy Andy (Corey Feldman) leaves Europe and joins the university where his girlfriend Rebecca (Diane Nadeau) is studying in the medical school. He surprisingly meets her in the campus and asks to stay with her, but her fraternity does not allow the presence of boyfriends. He joins the fraternity led by his fellow mate Marsh (Joel J. Edwards) that introduces Andy to the other five dwellers. Soon Andy is drugged and tattooed by his mates. Out of the blue, he meets a stranger that tells him to leave the place; otherwise Andy will die, since Marsh deals with the occult. But Andy in principle does not believe. But the old man gives something to Andy put in Marsh's drink to prove that he is controlling living dead.

"Voodoo" is a flawed film that entertains. It is funny to see the "hero" with 1.65 m height only since usually the lead role has taller actors. The plot has many holes but if the viewer shutdown his brain, he will enjoy this movie. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Voodoo"

As I was watching this movie, a few different thoughts kept crossing through my mind.

1.) This should have won the Oscar for Best Picture (Forrest Gump was terribly overrated).

2.) This is the best movie, maybe ever.

3.) Corey Feldman should have won Best Actor for this.

4.) They don't MAKE movies this good anymore.

Seriously, I loved every minute of this film. I can't watch five minutes of any movie made post-2015, but I was glued to the screen for the entirety of this movie and never wanted it to end.

I don't care if some people voted this movie to be bad. If you want the Truth this is a Very Good Movie! It has every thing a movie should have. You really should Get this one.

Forced to apply for the only open fraternity on campus, a college student finds that they are headed by a voodoo mastermind intending to make him part of a sacrificial ceremony and tries to stop it from coming true.

Overall this one wasn't all that bad and had some good points to it. What this one does exceptionally well is manage to deliver an effective atmosphere of distrust here about the fraternity members and what they're really all about, managing to make the first half here pretty enjoyable as it winds through the suspense of the rather distant and aloof gang with rather nice times here getting this one going with their initial reactions to him and the set-up rivalry against the other fraternity. These here are compounded by the rather timely use of their voodoo skills which are spiced up nicely amongst the events to really make it seem as though there's something not quite right with the guys that augments the suspense nicely, and it's not really until the big scene in the tattoo parlor where he's initiated alongside the reanimated corpse in an abbreviated voodoo ceremony that it really starts coming along nicely with the whole vibe here getting a lot more creepy at the perfect place to do so. The events that follow, from the voodoo- influenced massacre of the rival fraternity while sitting around thinking it's nothing more than a party game is fun while the events that play out in the fraternity are incredibly chilling, the series of hallucinations that occur while under their control and the final battle between the two to get his kidnapped girlfriend back all make up a truly thrilling and enjoyable series of action that plays rather nicely with the events set-up here once they get to their powers and eventual purpose here. Still, there's a few minor problems on display, the biggest of which is the fact that the beginning here doesn't really get a lot of action going. While nicely setting up the unease of the cult and how they're hiding out on campus, the fact that they don't actively do anything here does make this seem a lot longer to get going than it actually is which is only compounded by the irritating romantic troubles they're having which aren't in the slightest bit interesting listening to them try to maintain a relationship that doesn't seem all that likely anyway. This also highlights the films' other problem in the rather lame amount of time the group actually spends on their voodoo practices, merely showcasing a few rudimentary spells and control pieces that don't seem all that dangerous and don't make them all the more deadly and unopposable simply because that's what's needed to move the film along. Not to mention the rather depressing fact that beyond the rival fraternity massacre, their powers here really come off weak and non- threatening only because of the lack of time spend actually showcasing what they can do. Otherwise, this one is certainly enjoyable.

Rated R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language and Nudity.

Anyone expecting to see a horror film of merit, would be better served by not seeing this film. From a very poor beginning, the viewer might be expected to think that this film could only improve. But, unfortunately due to bad script, bad acting and little suspense, this was not to be. It was hard to tell which were the actors and which were the zombies ! I did not expect much, I must admit, when choosing to see this "film" but I was extremely disappointed when it did not even reach 5% of my expectations. To make matters worse, the ending was incomprehensible - I hope that this does not mean that the producers were thinking of a sequel ! My Rating : 0.05 out of 10 ( this rating only achieved, due to the eye catching colour on the film poster - well something had to make me go and see it initially ) Fozzie -5

Andy Chadway (Corey Feldman) finds it difficult to find lodging at college. Luckily, the Omega frat house takes him in. These guys are different to say the least. Andy pledges the frat, taking the place of a recently-departed brother whose grisly demise was shown at the beginning of the film.

As part of his initiation, Andy must steal a cadaver from the morgue. Soon, he realizes that something very wrong is going on. Especially, when he's drugged and forced to participate in a ghoulish ritual.

VOODOO is -at times- like a macabre version of ANIMAL HOUSE. Mostly though, it's a very good occult horror movie with a surprisingly low cheeeze-factor. Feldman is convincing in his bedeviled role.

Watch for the brilliant Jack Nance in a small role...