- Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:48 pm
#124927
Weekend viewing
This was an experience. I didn't know what to expect other than probably feeling uncomfortable because it's a Noe film. I think this may be his most rewatchable film to date? Maybe? I don't know, I was enthralled by the opening dance number, laughing at these absurd characters having fun post practice and then horrified as everything devolves into madness. If you have ever been around a few people having a bad trip this at times is a pretty accurate depiction of being an outsider watching people lose their fucking mind.
The Devil's Rejects did not need a sequel, at all. I love that film but I never once wanted a sequel, they all die at the end there is no point. With that said, aside from them not actually dying and just surviving being shot to shit like swiss cheese, I really enjoyed watching another movie with the Firefly family. Sheri Moon Zombie owns this film as Baby, she is fun to watch and easily the best part. The new step brother filling in for Sid Haig (who was too old and sick to participate) does a decent job and Bill Mosley as Otis is as enjoyable as he always has been. If you don't like Rob Zombie as a director or hate House of 1000 Corpses/The Devil's Rejects then this won't change your opinion but if you do then you should find something to like here.
Paul Naschy directed Werewolf vs Samurai film. If that sounds like your cup of tea then check this out. It's a little slow going but I most Naschy films have a slower pace. The werwolf effects are great as usual for the steady Naschy Waldemar Daninsky series of films. Only got two small leaps from him this time around so a little disappointed in that (if you don't get this then go watch Werewolf vs Yeti, you'll see what I mean). There is a fight with Tiger here, it's fucking insane, obviously the cat unfortunately had it's claws & fangs removed (also looks malnourished) but that stunt guy was getting batted around and bit by that tiger. It's was stupid, that cat can still kill you with out it's teeth and claws. The film takes place predominantly in a Japan setting so it was very odd watching all the Japanese actors speak Spanish. Overall pretty fun Naschy flick, not the best but solid middle ground.
This was an experience. I didn't know what to expect other than probably feeling uncomfortable because it's a Noe film. I think this may be his most rewatchable film to date? Maybe? I don't know, I was enthralled by the opening dance number, laughing at these absurd characters having fun post practice and then horrified as everything devolves into madness. If you have ever been around a few people having a bad trip this at times is a pretty accurate depiction of being an outsider watching people lose their fucking mind.
The Devil's Rejects did not need a sequel, at all. I love that film but I never once wanted a sequel, they all die at the end there is no point. With that said, aside from them not actually dying and just surviving being shot to shit like swiss cheese, I really enjoyed watching another movie with the Firefly family. Sheri Moon Zombie owns this film as Baby, she is fun to watch and easily the best part. The new step brother filling in for Sid Haig (who was too old and sick to participate) does a decent job and Bill Mosley as Otis is as enjoyable as he always has been. If you don't like Rob Zombie as a director or hate House of 1000 Corpses/The Devil's Rejects then this won't change your opinion but if you do then you should find something to like here.
Paul Naschy directed Werewolf vs Samurai film. If that sounds like your cup of tea then check this out. It's a little slow going but I most Naschy films have a slower pace. The werwolf effects are great as usual for the steady Naschy Waldemar Daninsky series of films. Only got two small leaps from him this time around so a little disappointed in that (if you don't get this then go watch Werewolf vs Yeti, you'll see what I mean). There is a fight with Tiger here, it's fucking insane, obviously the cat unfortunately had it's claws & fangs removed (also looks malnourished) but that stunt guy was getting batted around and bit by that tiger. It's was stupid, that cat can still kill you with out it's teeth and claws. The film takes place predominantly in a Japan setting so it was very odd watching all the Japanese actors speak Spanish. Overall pretty fun Naschy flick, not the best but solid middle ground.