Reviews

I came across this title as it was mentioned in a "top 10 sickest movies of all time" list. Having seen 7 of the others I needed to see this title to progress through the list.

Some people have mentioned the graphic self-mutilation scenes as being hard to stomach. Well, I've seen far more repulsive images in plenty of other films. The thing that was the most painful to watch was the complete destruction and breakdown of the family unit. Many people would find the first 18 minutes boring but I think this emphasises the later scenes. You really feel for the mother as she is at her wits' end. And the look in the father's eyes when he sees what his wife has been reduced to is unforgettable.

This film is meant to be a comedy? Well, the Dawn of the Dead remake had more funny moments! I probably would have enjoyed this film more had the auditorium not been filled with loud-mouthed chuckleheads determined to shriek with laughter at every one-liner, expletive, or bit of gore that crossed the screen, as though what they were seeing was fresh and witty and in no way done before! The plot was formulaic and the jokes dull. The only things worth another look were the acting and the make-up, which were both passable at best. This is very much aimed at the teen market and the townie crowd who are easily entertained. If you want something more challenging and funny to watch, go and stare at a clown with a knife in it's back. Definately not worth £5.50 of my hard earned dollars!