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Summary: please release a special edition
Review: I love this movie and were hanging to see it released on DVD thinking I could finally see the deleted scenes and deleted characters/monsters (Suzi Quatro in cut out completely). I have a book of the script which has pictures of many scenes not in the movie, for example, Babette has completely different make-up throughtout the movie, and a completely different ending where a cop that dies towards the end originally helped to save the 'breed (there is a photo of him at the end of the movie holding the different babette), plus the large amount of monsters I have photos of that aren't in the movie (eg. Mexico)Anyway, don't get me wrong, I'm real happy it was even relesed on DVD, just a shame, as there could have been so much more than the trailer and bios - what other movie is such an achievement in the make-up department epsecially with the hundreds of different monsters.
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Summary: Gives ya that weird feeling...
Review: I love this movie. It gives me a weird feeling I can't explain everytime I watch it. It seems like I'm watchin a movie that is somewhat mysterious, old, and evil while reading one of those "mutant" comicbooks and looking at a cover of a horror novel at the same time. Hmm... maybe I'm just losing my mind. hehe... Of all movies that Clive Barker has created I like "Nightbreed" and "Lord of Illusion" best. I hope he creates more movies like these! I even wish he creates a movie based on his PC CD-ROM game "Undying"! That's one helluva game you just havta play if you are a Clive Barker fan. We'll that's all, I'm goin over my head here. Just watch Nightbreed to understand what I'm saying. :-)
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Summary: For once the monsters get to be the good guys.
Review: I read the short story that this movie is based on years before seeing the film. Usually this is enough to ruin either the movie or the book for me but for once I was pleasantly surprised. Well acted, good cinematography and more than just about every other print to film conversion it follows the story quite well. A must see!
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Summary: One of Clive barker's best
Review: I really enjoyed this film, but I'm biased because I'm a huge fan of director David Cronenberg who plays the evil Dr. Decker.
I've been waiting for the rumored director's cut but none so far. it's not as dark as Lords Of Illusion, but every bit as good. The only disappointment? Decker was brought back to life at the end, how about a follow up on that?
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Summary: Classic Barker
Review: I would say that this is easily Barker's most ambitious film. It was ignored upon initial release, but since then has become a cult favorite for horror fans and barker fiends alike. My favorite aspect of the movie is the wonderful make-up effects and creative creatures. The scenes are effectively visualized and graphic. The movie is like Tolkien or Lewis in the conception of an alternate world with bizarre beings and dwellings. Take this formula and miz in sadism, death, and the power of the supernatural and you get Nightbreed. The performances are solid if only a little bland. I do really dig the fact that David Cronenberg plays the villain. He does so in a casual, calculated manner that sends chills down your spine. The movie has some faults nad it really doesn't quite capture the Clive Barker ickiness of Say Hellraiser, or the depth of Lord of Illusions, but I wouldn't change a moment of it. The ideas are fantastic the visuals are astounding and the plot keeps me hooked. One of my favorite additions to my dvd collection.
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Summary: Fun Horror film
Review: I'm rating this film a 4 out of 5 within its genre. Nightbreed answers the question: Where do monsters come from?
Directed by Clive Barker, celebrated author, who also happened to pen the source material in the form of a short story titled, "Cabal," "Nightbreed" is a luxuriously imagined film. Unfortunately, Barker's premise that men are monsters and monsters aren't what men make them out to be, becomes laughable because the human "villain" characters are far more two dimensional than the "monstrous" ones. I've heard it said that this story (and the film) are an allegory for heterosexual treatment of homosexuals ( this idea is given more credence when you realize that Barker came out of the closet several years back). Whether or not that is the case, the film is really quite enjoyable and fun. Aaron Boone is having nightmares where he is a serial killer. His shrink doesn't seem to be helping any. He dreams of a city of the dead called Midian and when he awakens he goes there only to end up getting killed. But that's not the end for our intrepid hero. He is reborn as one of the creatures of Midian - a place where the "monsters live." Because he is seen there after his death, the humans wage a war against Boone and the typically reclusive monstrous residents of Midian. With some extrapolation, Barker reveals to us the source of the imagery of Satan that we have, as well as vampires, witches, and all other sorts of monsters. To his credit, Barker's Nightbreed is not simplistic in its approach or its story. There are many layers and the film, though done on a small budget, appears to be much more expensive than it is. Though the ending is clearly designed for a sequel - alas none has ever been forthcoming. It's really a shame, because this film really does warrant a good sequel. All in all, actors, director, writer, etc. are really top notch in this film. Craig Sheffer does a fine job in this film as he has in many others (and it makes me wonder who he ticked off, because I think he should have gone much farther than he has). Even reknowned horror director/writer David Cronenberg takes a large role in this film. Check this film out for some real "scary" fun!
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Summary: "We all need a few friends to help us through the night."
Review: In "Nightbreed" a Clive Barker film--Boone (Craig Shaffer) is troubled by dreams full of monsters who live in a place called Midian. He's been seeing chilly psychiatrist Dr. Decker (David Croenenberg) for treatment, and Boone is almost convinced that his dreams mean nothing at all when he finds himself locked up in a hospital and suspected of a series of grisly murders. Boone hears another patient muttering about Midian, and this sets him off on a quest to discover the truth. I am not usually a fan of horror films, but there is something rather unique about Clive Barker's world view that attracts me to his tales. "Nightbreed" is based on Clive Barker's book "Cabal" and as a preface to the film, he discusses the idea that a part of us secretly longs for some sort of special powers--the ability to fly, or immortality, for example. Barker recognizes this hidden desire of humans and capitalizes on it for this film. Clive Barker takes childhood fairy tales and mythology and adds the bleakness of adult experience (in this case racism and prejudice) to make a unique blend, and this really works well in "Nightbreed." The monsters and demons were rather good and reflected a great deal of imaginative creativity. I particularly enjoyed the monsters who weren't just created on the human form (although the Porcupine Woman was ultimately my favourite). The Gothic graveyard was a wonderful creation. The role of the town's cigar-smoking Police Chief--Captain Eigerman was played by Charles Haid of "Hill Street Blues" fame. This was a nice touch, and added to the mythological proportions of the story--displacedhuman
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Summary: "We all need a few friends to help us through the night."
Review: In "Nightbreed" a Clive Barker film--Boone (Craig Sheffer) is troubled by dreams full of monsters who live in a place called Midian. He's been seeing chilly psychiatrist Dr. Decker (David Croenenberg) for treatment, and Boone is almost convinced that his dreams mean nothing at all when he finds himself locked up in a hospital and suspected of a series of grisly murders. Boone hears another patient muttering about Midian, and this sets him off on a quest to discover the truth. I am not usually a fan of horror films, but there is something rather unique about Clive Barker's world view that attracts me to his tales. "Nightbreed" is based on Clive Barker's book "Cabal" and as a preface to the film, he discusses the idea that a part of us secretly longs for some sort of special powers--the ability to fly, or immortality, for example. Barker recognizes this hidden desire of humans and capitalizes on it for this film. Clive Barker takes childhood fairy tales and mythology and adds the bleakness of adult experience (in this case racism and prejudice) to make a unique blend, and this really works well in "Nightbreed." The monsters and demons were rather good and reflected a great deal of imaginative creativity. I particularly enjoyed the monsters who weren't just created on the human form (although the Porcupine Woman was ultimately my favourite). The Gothic graveyard was a wonderful creation. The role of the town's cigar-smoking Police Chief--Captain Eigerman was played by Charles Haid of "Hill Street Blues" fame. This was a nice touch, and added to the mythological proportions of the story--displacedhuman
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Summary: Nightbreed suffers from bad direction but great monsters!
Review: In short, Nightbreed could have been better if Barker stepped aside as director, but when all is said and done it is still a pretty good horror show. There are a number of seriously silly moments in the films that are out of place and the editing appears a little off in parts, however when Nightbreed works it, it really works well. The title sequence alone is amazing when Nightbreed flashes across the screen with all those monstrous looking freaks that are masked behind the letters. Before the days of CGI the special effects department had to create hundreds of totally insane looking creatures. There is everything here from steaming piles of poo that walk and talk to fully fledged demons with auras running around them. It does look wonderfully insane in parts. The premise is simple. Our hero, Boon (Craig Sheffer) is having dreams that he is a serial killer and his psychiatrist (David Cronenberg) is trying to convince him to turn himself over to the authorities - however his shrink may be hiding something about the murders. Boon is also dreaming of a place called Median where the monsters live. He goes there and becomes one of them. His psychiatrist turns up only to rat out Median to the cops who proceed to go on a rampage to kill all the monsters. That is about it really. There is a great performance from Charles Haid who plays the hillbilly sheriff out to kill all the monsters. The film is not really scary. It is more about man and how he treats other species. The film relives a terrifying scene where some form of a crusade in the past wiped out all the monsters. That scene looks amazing. However the monster character that Boon changes into does not really stand out. It looks stupid more than anything. Overall if you are fan of horror then you should really check out Nightbreed, but it is not the best horror you will ever see. A good collection of monsters are to be seen here though. That is really why we paid for the ticket to see this movie.
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Summary: A Bad Scareless Monster Fest!
Review: Night Breed Night Breed is an imaginative movie from the bizarre mind of Clive Barker. The very depth and originality of this movie will blow your mind. The twisted story takes place in a land where the monsters roam. Midian. It is about a man who is murdered and goes to Midian and then word slipped about Midian and people are coming to destroy it. So he has to save it. The twisted plot evolves horror with love and revenge. Imaginative creatures come and go leaving you thinking hard about this film. This movie has many different things in it like romance, horror, and of course fantasy. Night Breed express's many emotions and showing not all monsters are bad. The constant feeling of stress is brought to you through the strong acting. The gore and effects are great and make you enjoy the movie even more. The acting is superb with great performances by Craig Sheffer as Aaron Boone. Many people dislike this movie but I enjoyed it overall there are a few flaws (Confusing Moments) but I look past that and give this move an 8/10
Score: 8/10
By: Snuggle
Suggestion: Fantasy and horror fans unite and check this one out.
Rating: R
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