This is one of the worst movies I've watched (it was amatuerish at best). The video teasers (showing Lucy's breast's almost falling out while bending over the kitchen counter)says 'everything' bad about this movie. When THAT is the highlight a viewer should be smart enough to know better than to buy it (However, I WASN'T). You were warned, this movie, if you are ONLY a Lucy Lawless FAN is at best worth a download, not even a rental). I know one man's treasure is another man's trash regarding value and opinions, but I cannot imagine how this movie got 4 stars (the reason I purchased it). I've seen other complaints about star ratings on Amazon, too. I've got a feeling that these ratings are coming from people tied in (royalty payments, etc.)in part. This isn't the only movie I've bought using the recommended 'star rating'. Very, very disappointing (the movie and the decision in my purchasing of it).
May 28, 2008What we have here is the interesting story of a man who has been in a mental institution for the past 15 yeas after he was found on the side of the road covered in blood and no memory of who he was. He later escapes and befriends a young boy who needs help dealing with his problems with his step father (played by the mind reading cop from Heroes) and an alcoholic mother (played by Xena star Lucy Lawless who I barely recognized) ooh and there is that pesky mud covered monster that the guy keeps on seeing that is hacking everyone around him to death and a twist that you can really see coming.
The truth is I really liked this flick It has everything that I really enjoy. The main thing is the fact that there were no cheesy effects and they got aot on names to be in the flick that helped the movie and I likes seeing the cop from Heroes play a villain. Now the only drawback is the surprise ending let's face it we live in the era of flicks like the Sixth Sense and Fight Club where we see the shocking twist and when it is not built up we can see it from a mile away. they made one mistake that gave it away but if you're not looking at it as a critic you may miss it. Besides that it was a really good flick and I enjoyed it.
There are also some good features on the DVD for example the making of Featurette that does contain spoilers but they do give you a disclaimer before the DVD starts as well as some deleted scenes that made me wonder why they were cut from the film but they may have hurt the flow of he script.
I have to also mention that this flick was produced by Mind fire Entertainment that I am going to have to give a call about a job when I go out to LA this year. The company includes Ellie Cornell and yes she does have a small part in the film who are doing really well after the film Free Enterprise and House of the Dead...Ok that one wasn't too good but this one made up for it
4 Dead Bodies
3 Breasts
1 Beast
15 Gallons Blood
Throat Slashing
Throat Ripping
3 Stars
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February 10, 2008 |  | Where Does Bob Go At Night?... |  |
DARKROOM is a creeper of a mystery movie. A man (Reed Diamond) in a mental institution, who has been suffering from total amnesia for 15 years, gets to try out a new drug that may bring his memory back. Things apparently go awry, giving the man a chance to escape from his confinement. From there, we are taken on a journey with this man into an unknown, homeless life outside the hospital. While helping a young kid named Stanley, the man begins to uncover the terrifying truth about Stanley's stepfather, Bob. There's also a horrific mud-monster sloshing it's way through the man's nightmares and even his waking hours! What, if any connection is there? Is the man simply nuts, or is he really on to something? All the characters were good in this one, w/ Lucy Lawless playing (blessedly) against type, as Stanley's abused, alcoholic mum. DARKROOM satisfied my need for decently made horror, while tossing in some good mystery elements to top it off...
January 14, 2008 | | I am going to be honest here | |
When the movie stated, I thought ok, this is going to be a good movie. As it went on, I started to see "the creature from the black lagoon" image. I just rolled my eyes and went "oh boy". I continued to watch the movie "just for kicks" and was very pleasantly suprised when it ended with the ending. I started to think about the movie after seeing it and thought, "wow, that was a good movie". It was very well acted and the story was a unique one. What I do like to see in movies that are being made is the stories "a little different" from the rest of them. Yes, the movie is a little like the Sixth Sense but is just different enough to put an exciting twist to things. I highly recommend this movie to anyone that likes a "little twisted plot" to movies.
May 23, 2007| | | Strangely, It Is A Good Movie | |
To start with it appears to be just another B-grade horror flick complete with a lame storyline. However as you progress through, the story becomes more twisted and strange until your just not quite sure what is going on. There isn't a lot of action and the movie has it's cheesy moments, but overall it's actually quite watch-able. There are a few actors some will notice from Heroes and Desperate Housewives along with the biggest name, the reason most likely that you looked at this movie in the first place, is Lucy Lawless aka Xena. Although her role isn't an important one, she is there quite often, more so than you would expect for a supporting actor role.
If you have a sharp eye and keen intuition, you'll follow the story and pick up on the clues as the movie progresses. And although the ending was lame, it was in all, necessary to complete the story and leave it somewhere where the audience would be happiest. This was a fairly decent movie, but definitely watch it if your a Lucy fan.
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