The Brotherhood (2000)

A college freshman goes to a frat party and wakes up the next day with a strange thirst for blood. Why? He soon discovers a secret society exists on the campus whose members are vampires. Now he's become the newest recruit...one who is desired especially by the society's male members. Nathan Watkins Josh Hammond and Bradley Stryker star.System Requirements:Running Time: 85 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: PG-13 UPC: 796019794596 Manufacturer No: 79459 Product Description

Certainly not what I expected .....

Well. I bought this movie along with its "sequels" (I use the word "sequels" in its loosest context) believing that the storyline as described sounded intriguing, a little mystical, a little horror-thriller-scary, and good entertainment. My opinion? Don't waste your time if you're seeking any in-depth plots or *any* mystical-horror-thriller-suspense experiences. I actually sat through it, intently waiting for it to get better. It didn't. I sat through the second movie thinking it couldn't be any worse than the first and I was dead wrong. I turned the third one off about twenty minutes into it (that over-the-top sword-wielding dude replete with covered head and face -- Darth Vader meets Michael Jackson -- decked out in black with glittering adornments had me rolling my eyes). The fourth was the most interesting plot-wise as far as I watched it, but I didn't finish watching it before passing the whole 4-DVD series on to my 21-year old niece.

Why did I pass it on to her? Because of the series' all-pervasive theme of showcasing young male bodies clad in boxer briefs accompanied by swelling music during the many close-ups. There were some shows of excess testosterone, some shows of weird male bonding, some shows of over-sensitive types screwing with the works, and a great deal of head-tripping follow-the-leader games. Idiocy in abundance.

And the write-up on the back of the first movie's box says this became a cult favorite. I'd absolutely *love* to know who in his/her right mind would enjoy this ridiculous series.

By all means, buy this movie and its sequels if you're into yawning through nonsense while waiting for the music to swell and the clothes to come off ... there's lots of rippling muscles and caressing by the camera of body lengths to see if that's your thing.

This series is supposed to contain some sort of gay connotation? *Where?* None of the guys moved on each other, only some half-witted groping of a few idiot women.

I think I'm too old for such ... ummm ... silliness. I'm *waaaaaayyy* past the age of 12 ... and even 21! ;-P
June 12, 2007

David Decoteau is the queen of gay horror

Don't waste any time thinking where is the horror in that flick, fellas.
The story of that low, 'low' budget movie is an excuse for delivering underwear homoerotic scenes of some of the most hot young males that the director could find when it shooted the movie.
So, if you like any of this like i do, apart from expend a very entertaining corny one and a half hour of your life, there's a great chance that you really enjoy it.
Personally, as an horror movies fan, i think that it's time to center the erotic interest of that movies in the males, after passing more than twenty years worshiping the body of women.
Apparently, there's a lot of people agreeing with me. As an example, take a look at THE COVENANT, one major studio horror flick that is nothing more that a David Decoteau movie, but with a real 'budget' attached to it
After all, yes; the movie is cheap. But the dvd's also.
If you like it, don't miss from the same director: THE BROTHERHOOD: YOUNG WARLOCKS, SPEED DEMON, LEECHES, VOODOO ACADEMY AND BEASTLY BOYZ.
March 11, 2007

Low budget-but not all bad

I kind of like how the story revolves on the main character getting into this secret society. Although at first he's not feeling the whole idea at first. But given some coersion from his roommate and another person. He decides to attend and the story basically goes from there. I would like to know though why they couldnt afford a real axe. Because i couldnt help but laugh at the dude carrying it the first. It was shown in the movie (i know its not a big deal). But if i notice it, i'm sure others did as well. Overall the characters were decent and it kept me interested for most of the movie. It's not too long around an hour and 20 minutes (give or take a few). I would rent/borrow it first before putting down the cash just so you can know what your getting into. Hopefully the next movie ramps it up a notch. December 8, 2006

GOOD METAPHOR VAMPIRE MOVIE

This movie was really good in that several antagonisms were threaded throughout a decent story: geek vs jock, classism vs deceny, jealousy, friendship , etc , etc. Why the director just HAS to announce his gayness in his films is pointless. There was absolutely no reason for everyone to be running around in only their drawers, except for Mr DeCourteou to let us know of his sexual preference. It added absolutely nothing to the story. He could have invited the actors over to his house and paid them to strip.It would have had the same amount of relevance to this movie. The fight scenes could have been better.The movie, as a whole though is quite good. I still think this directors best film is "Final Stab", but this is a close second. Some of the acting, specifically the fraternity king, could have been better, but it passed. This is definatley a keeper. I also like the fact that not too much attention was given to the vampire aspect, instead of the interpersonal relationships. There wasn't a lot of fangs and gore, but just enough to satisfy us horror buffs. November 8, 2006

I love it.

its low budget, so you cant expect much from it anyway.
i found it very entertaining and already bought it. plus it's homoerotic so that's a plus lol
worth buying. October 29, 2006

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