Hazing

Rating:
Summary: Oh My God
Review: I saw this film and realized somebody had read the script and thought "Hey, this would make a good movie!" But thats impossible. The producers had to need a tax write off or something, they certainly weren't hoping to make any money from this thing. The acting is OK (just), the effects are so-so, but the writing just isn't there. Its terrible. Its obvious they were trying to be campy and it just came off cheesy and shoddy. If you absolutely must see it, buy it used (theres lots of them for sale, that should tell you something) and resell it immediately. You don't want this thing on your shelf....

Rating:
Summary: Very Happy With This Film
Review: I have to say, for a low budget, straight to video film, this movie just plain rocks! I mean, it's funny, the script is strong, the acting is great, the direction is tight, and the effects are well done. Everything that I could have wanted was in here, plus more.

Let us start with the technical side of things. This disc is very well done. The picture is sharp and crisp, and the sound is clear and strong. Also, there are some very nice extras with a behind the scenes video, and some interviews, as well as trailers and other assorted goodies. The movie itself is one that goes back to the days of Night of the Demons, Return of the Living Dead, and Hell Night. It uses a tired old cliche of a plot, and turns it on it's head with some very nice dialogue, a good sense of humor, and strong characters. It also helps that the cast handles everything amazingly. Everyone not only seems great on their own, but they all compliment each other so well that this really is a well done ensamble piece. The movie also looks like it should have had a wide theatrical release. The cheap, close up nature of most straight to video flicks, and instead is so well directed that I never once thought that this was a low budget production. It also helps that the effects are very well done, and never pull you out of the action (which is almost non-stop). And while the humor is previlant, it does not over take the horror of the film, but instead adds to the depth of the characters.

High Recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Absolute Crap. Worth a watch.
Review: I rented this film expecting it to be a B movie, and was not disappointed. It's a dumb, cheesy movie, and made a cold Sunday night much more fun.
The general plot is no big surprise. There is a book that contains the incantations that will cause a portal to "the other side". Brad Douriff plays the crazed professor who owns the book. He has been waiting for years for the right time to read the incantation and have someone kill him (!) so he can cross over. Enter a bunch of frat/sorority pledges on a scavenger hunt, who mortally wound the professor while trying to get the book. After their hunt is over, they have to spend the night at a haunted house. They leave the dying professor behind (they are at least decent enough to dial 911 for him), and head over to spook central with the book. Once there, the expected hell breaks loose.
A saving grace to the movie is that the characters are not actually the stereotypes they initially appear to be.
Is this the most original movie ever made? No.
Is it great cinema? Hell, no.
What it is is funny and weird, with a little mild scariness. Watch this with a tub of popcorn and suspend all higher brain functions.

Rating:
Summary: Pretty good for what it is...
Review: I thought this movie had some genuinely funny moments. The movie never managed to be scary, but it worked well as a horror comedy. One of the female leads (the chick that plays the Playboy bunny) steals the movie about halfway through. This actress alone is worth the rental due to her quick, unexpected character change; you'll have to see the movie to understand what I'm talking about. Overall I thought this movie was kind of a "Night of the Demons" rip-off. It's worth a watch, but don't expect a great work of art.

Rating:
Summary: Spoof, Knock-off--what is it?
Review: I watched this movie because it was supposed to be Brooke Burke's feature film debut.
She's the incredibly-stunning babe from the E! Channel and I wanted to see her in a film role. If that's why you're checking this movie out, you need to keep this in mind: she appears in the first scene and then she's gone. She looks great. But then she's gone for the rest of the movie.

The rest of the movie plays like the cheap campy horror flicks of the 1980s. In fact, it plays so much like one that it might as well be one.
I liked the cast and, since we're using the 80s horror flick scale, the two girls look great naked, but there really isn't anything more here than we've already seen before. The script is definitely 80s slasher lame.

I actually feel a little guilty because I watched the extras and everyone appears to be so earnest and energetic about this movie.
Except the movie didn't turn out so cool.

Rating:
Summary: I Know What You Did Last Summer take 4,000.
Review: If you enjoy those movies like I Know What you Did Last Summer, and the like...

...you know the ones where they have the beautiful teen models all posing in pyramid form on the cover, with a phantom image of the movie's killer somewhere in the background. Then I'm sure you'll love this! From what I understand it features a couple of teen stars, and the guy who made it must be an Evil Dead fanatic due to the fact that he included a picture of Bruce in his movie.
Non of the actors are horribly bad...

...on the other hand they really don't have much of a challenge set before them. Basically all the characters are the same person. They are young, happy, trendy, dress like raver dorks, and they like sex. Infact this movie makes sex more of a focal point to cover up the fact that they did not spend any of there budget on special effects, let alone a decent script writer. EVERY special effect (what few there are) is done by cheap computer animation, aside of two badly done severed heads which you don't see till the end of the movie, and of course a few blood spills. Aside of that there is NO Evil Dead effects anywhere to be seen in this film.
What is Evil Dead like is the plot, which is a blatant rip off of the Evil Dead script, only it is made gay. For one, the evil professor is a horrible actor and in no way comes across as a man who possesses knowledge from beyond the grave. Secondly, the possessed people in this film don't look much different from whey they are possessed. Simlpy all that was done is the crappy effects "artists" made there cheeks look a tad bit swollen, and there eye browes really fluffy. Nothing near as kool in what you'll find in Evil Dead.
Another thing is there version of the Book Of The Dead in this film convenient features an English translation on the other side of the page...

...ya a book that is thousands of years old, happens to not only be written in Latin (ok maybe it's not and original), but just so happens to be translated into modern day American english on the other side of the page.

I think this movie was written and filmed by a 3rd grade kid, and was desinged to be marketed to 4 year olds.

I dunno, buy it if you want, but if you are looking for a classic, look elsewhere, this is NOT it. It's not even fun like Friday The 13th was in all it's cheese, hell even Friday the 13th could toss lots of sex in the movie without making it seem cheesey or overboard. This movie sux...


...hey, maybe if we have sex we can stop the evil!

P.S. I didn't make that up, it's in the movie.


Rating:
Summary: The Hazing
Review: This horror flick has you on the edge of your seat - wanting to know what is going to happen next and the twists and turns add to the suspense - and when they hit - boy do they ever hit hard!

The film builds slowly in the beginning, but once it takes off - it does so with sheer entertainment. I know this is true, because it grabbed a hold of my wife - and didn't let her go until the film ended. Understand, she isn't a fan of horror flicks, so the fact that she was compelled to know how it would end - is in itself a testament to the writer.

The actresses are hot - and I mean really hot, and the acting is damn good. There is also a touch of humor - delivered at just the right time.

I highly recommend this DVD - for I promise you, you won't be disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: Glorious Fluff
Review: We picked this up at the video store because we wanted a fluffy, cheesy slasher flick. This movie did not disappoint. It even had some great one-liners that I wish I had written down 'cause I can't remember them now.

It was not scary at all and none of the scenes were realistic or unnerving. We just settled in with our popcorn and cocoa and had a great time with the foolishness of it all.