Rating: 
Summary: BLOODY BEACH PARTY
Review: David DeCouteau is obviously a director who is after the female, bi(...)audience. His movies abound with unbelievably hunky men with bodies like Greek statues. Have you noticed, though, that all the guys look alike--it's hard to tell one from the other, although this one does have one blond who barely fits the muscular mold of his fellow swimmers (the awful Matthew Twining as Stevie O). However, the leeches are creepy crawly, even if you know they are hand puppets. DeCouteau cut back on his typical slomo shots, but had one that was effective: the fate of the stoic Dr. Manning. He uses a lot of strobe lighting effects and jerky camera movements to substitute for his slomo. The acting in this is a little better than his other films; the guy who played the coach is one of the worst I've seen, although probably the best looking guy of the lot. My wife loves these movies cause she gets to see guys rubbing themselves in the shower; but how many guys take showers in their speedos? Why is DeCouteau afraid of showing a little nudity?
So why 3 stars? It entertained me, and my wife would kill me if I gave it anything less.
What's next, David? How about "Slugs" at an all male Chippdendale's club? Hmmm.....wonder if I could find a backer?
Rating:
Summary: BLOODY BEACH PARTY
Review: David DeCouteau is obviously a director who is after the female, bi(...)audience. His movies abound with unbelievably hunky men with bodies like Greek statues. Have you noticed, though, that all the guys look alike--it's hard to tell one from the other, although this one does have one blond who barely fits the muscular mold of his fellow swimmers (the awful Matthew Twining as Stevie O). However, the leeches are creepy crawly, even if you know they are hand puppets. DeCouteau cut back on his typical slomo shots, but had one that was effective: the fate of the stoic Dr. Manning. He uses a lot of strobe lighting effects and jerky camera movements to substitute for his slomo. The acting in this is a little better than his other films; the guy who played the coach is one of the worst I've seen, although probably the best looking guy of the lot. My wife loves these movies cause she gets to see guys rubbing themselves in the shower; but how many guys take showers in their speedos? Why is DeCouteau afraid of showing a little nudity?
So why 3 stars? It entertained me, and my wife would kill me if I gave it anything less.
What's next, David? How about "Slugs" at an all male Chippdendale's club? Hmmm.....wonder if I could find a backer?
Rating: 
Summary: WOW, Giant Leeches........Attacking Pretty Boys?
Review: Hoo-Boy, did I dial a wrong number with this one! I saw this at the video store and thought that this would be great, campy fun. It is fun in spots, but Leeches is way too gay to be ignored. Its not an all male cast, Leeches does have three good looking hoochie actresses in it, and there is enough gore on screen, but there are just too, too many scenes with guys in speedos taking showers...SHEESH! I guess if you are into that sort of thing then this film would get a 4 star rating but I am not, so I take away two. It reminds me alot of Jeepers Creepers 2, another fairly good horror film loaded with scenes of bare-chested young men. I guess that there is a market for this sort of horror film.
Rating:
Summary: Skip it.
Review: I always enoy a stupid horror movie, especially David Decocteaus films Voodoo Acadmey and the Brotherhood trilogy. However, this one is just plain bad. The leeches is the thing that ruined this movie. They are so poorly made that all it is, is someones hand in a puppet wiggling up people's body. You can actually see the persons arm! The plot was lame, about a bunch of swim jocks caught up on steroids who are attacked by giant leeches. I will advise you all to stay away, and even David Decocteau fans will be very disappointed, like I was.
Rating: 
Summary: Ack!! The Badness!!! The Aching Badness!!
Review: It didn't take long to figure out what this movie was really about. Having read from the description on the case that it was about swimmers and giant leeches, I figured it would be your basic Laughable-Horror-Flick-With-Bikini-Clad-Babes. Boy was I ever wrong! The film definitely delivers on bad, cheesy, horror, complete with hand-puppet monsters (yeah you heard that right), but there's barely a bikini in sight. Instead it is scene after scene of guys in showers, guys in speedos, guys in tight boxers... it's a heterosexual male's nightmare. No, this is basically an exploitation film designed to appeal to a female and bi/gay male audience. As such, it is probably overdue, and I am glad that such films are being produced--but I have no interest in watching them. If you like bad horror and nigh-naked strapping young men, then you may enjoy this film. Otherwise I'd recommend you avoid it. Real leeches suck blood, but "Leeches" just plain sucks.
Rating: 
Summary: leeches so pathedic that its good
Review: this 1 has a stupid plot. here it is. "o were high school swimmers and we have 2 win so we must take steroids. o and y were at lets jump in the lake so leeches can drink our blood that has steroids in it so they can get big and scary" well thats what is about. though with such a plot....it actually came out pretty decent. for straight to video and silly creature features go......this 1 definatly rates up to the top. the only thing thats bad is theres to many guys walking aroung in speedos half naked for the entire movie. kill them leeches. go leeches go!
Rating:
Summary: leeches so pathedic that its good
Review: this 1 has a stupid plot. here it is. "o were high school swimmers and we have 2 win so we must take steroids. o and y were at lets jump in the lake so leeches can drink our blood that has steroids in it so they can get big and scary" well thats what is about. though with such a plot....it actually came out pretty decent. for straight to video and silly creature features go......this 1 definatly rates up to the top. the only thing thats bad is theres to many guys walking aroung in speedos half naked for the entire movie. kill them leeches. go leeches go!
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Summary: Campy hunky boyz in speedos!
Review: This is definitely a B-movie, so don't expect great acting or special effects, but boy, does it have hunky guys showing off their glistening bodies as much as possible. Imagine a movie starring a bunch of Abercrombie & Fitch models... and imagine acting along the caliber of said models. The only thing that really bothered me was the ridiculous and annoying "special effect" used whenever the leeches attacked someone. But, now that it is available at a really low price, it's even more worth it if you like campy, brainless fun. This is one of those flix that you would rate "1 star" if your reference point is a normal Hollywood blockbuster, but for the genre that it is, this is definitely a great addition.
Rating:
Summary: Disappointed
Review: This movie needs a serious steroid boost on creativity, believability, and budget. AND can we say... just squish the leeches already. Not worth your time.
Rating:
Summary: The Funniest Z-Movie I Have Seen Yet
Review: This movie was a riot! I mean, it's pure crap, but you all know that. Just look at the Rapid Heart label. It should tell you two expect three things. 1) Predictible and yet Servicable Plot 2) Not So Great Special Effects and 3) Lots of Young Guys in Their Undies/Speedios/anything tight fitting. So if those three don't scare you away, than get this movie. I never stopped laughing the entire time. It's just so bad its good. It has a decent soundtrack, decenct cast (talent wise) and amazing cast (looks wise). Plus the leaches look pretty cool for being nothing more than hand puppets. Pick it up!
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