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Model Number: LGE BR21818
Brand: Lions Gate Films
Online Retailer ID: 031398218180
Located in: DVD, Horror, Supernatural Horror
Taking his cue from such 1970s horror classics as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and The Hills Have Eyes (1977), animated rocker Rob Zombie goes celluloid with the throwback shocker House of 1000 Corpses. Running low on gas as they travel the highways of America in search of the ultimate roadside attraction, a group of teens pull into Captain Spauldings (Sid Haig) museum of oddities (which also offers fried chicken and gasoline) only to become obsessed with uncovering the mystery of a legendary local maniac known only as Dr. Satan. When an attractive and mysterious hitchhiker subsequently offers to give the thrill seekers a personal tour of Dr. Satans old stabbing grounds, a breakdown forces them to take refuge with a group of menacing oddballs as a fearsome storm rages outside. As the evening progresses and the backwoods hosts Halloween festivities become ever more threatening, the teens soon realize that the legend of Dr. Satan may hold a bit more contemporary weight than any of them had previously thought. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Fun for the whole family!
By Jon Force
from Boston, MA on 11/13/2007
from Boston, MA on 11/13/2007
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Great Cinematography, Original
Best Uses:
At Home
Describe Yourself:
Avid Moviegoer, Movie Buff, Movie Collector
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is just a great horror movie it doesn't get any better. It's Rob Zombie's debut as a filmmaker and to be honest I was very skeptical about that. He really knows what he is doing (which he's proven since). The movie is an obvious homage to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but does it's own thing at the same time. There were many moments, when I thought for sure I knew what was coming next, but it was full of surprises. The casting is excellent, sound track is excellent, the "horror" is extremely well done. If you're at all even on the edge, just get it, you won't be disappointed. And of course, it looks and sounds a million times better on Blu-ray then on DVD.