Killer Pad (2008)

When three pals find a sweet deal on a mansion in the Hollywood Hills they think they have struck party gold. But their dreams of sexy Hollywood ladies are quickly thwarted when they realize that their dream pad is also a direct portal to Hell. From a producer of DUDE WHERE'S MY CAR? and directed by Robert Englund of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET.Cast: Daniel Franzese Eric Jungmann Shane McRae Andy MilonakisDirector: Robert EnglundSpecial Features: Commentary with Director Robert EnglundSystem Requirements:Run Time: 85 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR/COMEDIC HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 031398224471 Manufacturer No: 22447 Product Description

Well.... Um, at least it's NOT Crack!

PROS:

-The sole dvd "Bonus Feature" shows what I believe is the cutting edge of HD Film-making (Yes REALLY!), but I'm certainly NOT an expert. HD Camera + Hard Drive + Magic Black Box Thingy = Instant "Dailies" with on-the-fly color correction, or something like that. Apparently, they were the first to do it.

Anyway, this "Behind the Scenes" featurette lasts for what seemed about 10 minutes. The folks who made this film are obviously "technically" gifted. Unfortunately for me, SMART CREW + STUPID IDEA = NOT-HAPPY-RENTER-PERSON!

CONS:

-The maturity level of the director and male crew members appears to be stunted at, I'm guessing, MAYBE 11, but not in a funny "aren't we a bunch-of-complete-idiots" sorta way. It's more of a "my, aren't we a frightened-bunch-of-homophobes with a strange on-going fascination with JOEY LAWRENCE, Hot Tubs, ETERNAL DAMNATION, and PRE-OP Transexuals" kinda thing.

-It's been a while since I rented this, but I seem to remember that the female characters were all written as complete wh*res and b*tches, unless of course they're "unattractive" in which case they're just HAGS!!! Again, I think it helps us see what these guys are attracted to and repelled by.

-And finally, the biggest "CON" that comes to mind is the amount of time that you'll lose by watching this film that you will NEVER EVER EVER GET BACK! Save yourself some time & money and just punch yourself in the "SHAMA-LAMA-DING-DONGS". And you'll feel SO MUCH BETTER afterwords.... or you'll pass out, which is good too.

April 14, 2008

Like American Pie, You'll like Killer Pad........

"The movie features some sparse gore and no nudity that I can remember (despite the "sexual humor including nudity" ratings advisement located on the back of the DVD) but it still functions as a sporadically entertaining comedy surrounding a soft, bland horror-centric theme. It's kind of like a cross between THE GATE, AMERICAN PIE, and an episode of ENTOURAGE, with AMERICAN PIE serving as the major inspirational ingredient." ... Like humor, a must see movie......... February 26, 2008

Good, not-so-clean fun!

It's a bloody comedy! Lighten up! There are some great lines and the story is totally fun and a good time for horror fans. The horror fans are freaked out because they found out that Robert Englund has a sense of humor! February 26, 2008

'Killer Pad' (2008) - A Review

With only his second directorial showing in feature films to date, Robert Englund (best known as Freddy Krueger) brings us 'Killer Pad': the story of three loser friends (Doug, Craig, and Brody) who take up residence in a haunted house (address: 666 Perdition Road) in Hollywood. The house is wicked. Seriously. Coyotes and portals to Hell are included in the price.

The movie includes a couple small camoes (Lin Shaye and Andy Milonakis included), and features a whole host of odd characters (possessed Mexicans, S&M midgets, Joey Lawrence?). If you haven't noticed yet, and I pity you if you haven't, this is a comedy. Is it funny? Eh. There are some good one liners and stupid-funny jokes. But it's pretty much all the same sarcastic humour we've been seeing from better movies with better actors and higher production value over the past few years. I'm actually getting a little bit tired of the unattractive male-centered movies. They're fun on occasion (Knocked Up, Superbad), but they're flooding the comedy market and it only takes one like this to ruin the streak.

There's plenty of hot (and not-so) women, alcohol, partying, and crude humour, but that's about as far as your interest will stretch. It's not UNenjoyable. . . but it's just not very good.

Final verdict: A pathetic 3.5/10.

'Killer Pad' is in stores now, but I'd highly suggest picking up something else.

-AP3- February 24, 2008

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