Curtains opens with Samantha Sherwood (Samantha Eggar) an actress practicing her role for Audra. Stryker (John Vernon) tells her Audra would never do that and then somehow convinces her to check into an insane asylum. He tells her it will help her become Audra. But what Samantha doesn't know Stryker plans on leaving her there and casting another actress as Audra. Stryker invites six actresses to come to his place for the weekend for a casting session to see if one of them can be Audra.The first actress the viewer sees is Patti O'Connor a comedian she is telling jokes and then gives everyone the good news about her going to house to try to get the part. She says 6 actresses in one house competing for the part "Sounds like a lot of fun if you like bloodbaths" Next Brooke Parsons a well known actress angered that she has to audition for the part. Then next actress I had to look this next name up because her name is only used once during the movie, Amanda Teuther is in her apartment getting ready for her trip . Her name isn't mentioned too much because she is the first victim. She is killed in her apartment so she doesn't even make it to Stryker's place. The audience gets to see the killer here for the first time. Not only is the killer wearing a creepy hag mask, he/she places a doll down before he/she kills some of their victims.
(This is a picture of the killer right before he/she kills one their victims)Next we see all the remaining 5 actresses (Brooke, Patti, Tara, Christie, and Laurian) making their way to Stryker's place. After everyone is there, Stryker comes out and says someone is missing which is Amanda. He goes around calling all the actresses by their last names and asking them questions. Then Samantha enters to Stryker's shock she escaped the insane asylum and come to claim the part of Audra.
Now all the actresses are competing for the role. Some are climbing into bed with Stryker to land the role, while someone is killing off the competition one by one. Curtains has some great acting by John Vernon and Samantha Eggar. And has a great story and setting. There isn't much character development, but in a slasher film you really don't need it.The most important thing Curtains has is some great kill and chase scenes, which is a must for a great slasher film. Plus it has a great little twist at the end (multiple killers) I highly recommend this movie and think it's a must watch for any slasher fan. And now thanks to Synapse, you can see everything clearly. I thought highly of Curtains before, but like it even better with this transfer. I am giving Curtains 8/10. And it is in my top 25 stand alone slashers of the 80s.
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I am getting ready to start writing my first review for the Slasher Zone. It will be up probably tomorrow. I decided to do a small review for The Slasher Movie Book. Written by J.A. Kerswell who also runs 
Sure. It's original alright. But what exactly is IT? Well, a lot of things, really. Wacky, vulgar, bizarre, confusing, trippy, peculiar, pointless, strangely upbeat, definitely hilarious at times, but mostly random. Very, very random. What kind of childhood must one endure to one day grow up and have ideas like these go through their head, and then actually manage to make a movie about it? What type of delusional fuck has the balls to explain this nonsense to the people he wants as his stars? And how'd he get so many semi-hot naked chicks to lend him their naked bodies and shitty acting? Alot of mystery surrounding this one. I've seen Meat Weed Madness a couple times over the years, and I can honestly say that I still don't know quite what to make of it. And I'm pretty sure that's a good thing.
Marijuana grown with human flesh.Yeah. That's what this movie is about. The Farmers of a magical Southern plantation called Meat Weed Manor grow the best weed on the planet using said method. How or why this works obviously isn't the issue here. That subject is just never really tackled. What is the Issue, you ask? Well, uh... nudity, I guess. Nudity and sleaziness. We'll just go with that. I'm sure there's something more to it, but whatevs. Anyway, four Southern Belles stumble upon the beautiful plantation, and are immediately welcomed by Lord Meat Weed, to stick around for a while, and to try out some product, which makes them go mad and make out with each other, which is by far the most normal thing to happen the entire duration of this movie.
So much happens that it's almost impossible to keep it all straight. What sticks out in my mind the most is the dumb, yet disturbingly surreal music. pointlessly dubbed voices, weird images, many, many random acts of vulgar sleaziness. Oh, And Bullpucky the Minotaur. We mustn't forget that thing. Watching that thing move about is one of the funniest things in the movie. Just don't be trying to take it all seriously. Just appreciate Meat Weed Madness for what it is. Whatever it is. Nothing against films which are shot on video. I'm definitely not one of those weirdos who can't take s.o.v's seriously. And it's not even the obvious micro-budget. I love low-budget movies. I just find all of this a bit hard to swallow.
Maybe there is some kind of message, hidden deep down beneath all the stupid, surreal shit. Maybe this film isn't just insanity disguised as a comedy about pot. Perhaps there's a little genius beneath all the bullshit. I can see how Lloyd Kaufman would watch this and think just that, and take a chance on it on the off chance that it might just be the next great Troma movie. Poor old bastard. I'm pretty sure my original assumption was correct, and Aiden Dillard is a retard with no future, and Troma fans will never give a fuck about Meat Weed Madness. Regardless, I'll say it's definitely worth at least one viewing if you happen to be fascinated by the unique and the weird, or even if you simply like weed movies. Although, that one's a maybe. ?/10
Poor Harold. A life long nerd. This guy has no social skills. He's an ugly motherfucker with greasy hair, stupid clothes, an, annoying voice. He's irritating, his peers make fun of him and his only friend is his mother, who he seems to not like all that much. Yeah, Harold Kunkle is a nerd if there ever was such a thing. A frinedless, comic book-collecting virgin for life. But he's still a person with feelings just like everybody else. And just like everybody else, Harold has his breaking point.
Poor awkward bastard wants to be cool so bad. But just doesn't get it. And nobody gets him. It seems as if it's simply not in him to be cool. Is there seriously no hope for Harold? Enter Slick Dick. Possibly Harold's one and only hope for social salvation. Infomercial douche bag, Slick Dick seems to know all the right things to say, and do, and how to dress, and most importantly, how to be confident. Or maybe it's just those Back To The Future Part II Solar Shades he was wearing. Either way, Harold the nerd needs all the advice he can get if he's serious about getting out of this rut and possibly getting his fuck on. Harold is desperate enough to try anything at this point. So he orders Slick Dick's motivational tape. Finally, the secrets of coolness will be revealed. And if Slick Dick turns out to be full of shit... well, then there's always that killing spree Harold has been considering.
Killer Nerd is a comically hopeless tale of one sad, lonely man-child's burning desire to rise above his own reject status, only to be sabotaged by those who hate him simply because he looks diffrent. And the mental breakdown he suffers because of it. Brought to you by our pals at Troma, Killer Nerd is some entertaining Z-grade Horror. Far more than it should be. Also a very satirical tone typical for the 90's. Not so much a good performance by Toby Radloff as much as it just being a case of him being a genuines nerd in real life. Atleast that's what I get from all this. Anyone looking for another performance from the now legendary Radloff, you may want to seek out Townies (1999). Now, that's a real trash epic! And we mustn't forget Bride Of Killer Nerd, which, like this one, is also not as bad as it sounds. And can be found on the same dvd. As you'd expect, this probably won't be getting a 2-disc Tromasterpiece edition dvd/blu-ray any time soon. Just another piece of shit which has its moments. Don't expect a hell of a lot, and you might have a few laughs. 4/10
So, a movie about a killer ass, huh? Well, I'd be lying if I said that's the dumbest idea I've ever heard for a horror movie. But it's certainly up there... Or down there, I guess. Still pretty enjoyable.
Finally, Brian convinces one of his friends to take Wade out for a matinee, just long enough for a quiet afternoon at home with his girlfriend so he can finally pop the question with no interruption. But not long after they leave, Wade gets the idea that Brian's pal is trying to fuck him, so, Wade demands he stop the car, and he just walks his fat ass home, destroying the mood, once again, and he even gets vomited on by Brian's weak-stomached girlfriend.
An all around terrible yet entertaining performance from Caleb Kreischer as the fat piece of shit that is Wade. Personally, I would have liked this movie better if it remained a "roommate from Hell" comedy, and things had continued until Brian blew his brains out right before the credits, but that's just me. As bad as this movie is, it does have style, and a really enthusiastic feel, as well as a catchy little score to go with it. On top of that, it has the decency to not wear out its welcome, as it's only 68 minutes long. I recommend Buttcrack to anyone with a love/tolerance for low brow humor. If you like a Troma movie or 2, chances are good this one will make you laugh. And ultimately, that's all that matters in Tromaville. Yay for Buttcrack! 5/10
Here's a very fitting addition to the Troma catalogue. The Chainsaw Sally Show: Season One acts as a sequel to the 2004 cult classic slasher, Chainsaw Sally. A 3 hour plus sequel broken up into 11 episodes, with an optional laugh track, among many other extras. any fans of the gory, tongue-in-cheek original, or April Monique Burril's tits, ass and charismatic personality, should find this first ever B-Horror sitcom to be highly entertaining.
Truth be told, I'm actually not a huge fan of the work of director, Jimmyo Burril. His amateurish shit really just seems like an excuse for the guy to show off his hot wife, which is fine by me. But just sayin' However, Chainsaw Sally, the character is a diffrent story. She really makes it her own, and makes her love of the Horror genre quite obvious. Plus, she's just genuinely likeable and funny, and makes her husbands's little projects worth watching. April Monique Burrill makes it all okay. Goddamn, she's so hot!
Here's one of the more underseen Troma movies out there. But also a fine example of a film which doesn't quite live up to its premise. And the premise being "Vampire catches AIDS". A hard premise to screw up. Not to say Sucker screws it up, exactly. But I expected something more than this when I first saw it in 1998. The idea of a vampire contracting the aids virus sounded a bit more taboo way back then, so, of course I had certain expactations for this film that weren't exactly met. But have recently given it a rewatch. And despite still being a tad underwhelming, it really is a fun little film.
Once Anthony catches the aids and seeks advice from his dimwitted henchman, Reed is there for his master like a real friend should be. Although, he's a bit concerned thathe may also have aids, now, due to all the corpse fucking he does, which leads to an awkward little scene between the two where Anthony gets all huffy and self righteous when he learns of his henchman's fetish. But slowly, they form a warm friendship as Anthony lets his guard down along with his immune system. Bonding over aids, so to speak. And Reed proves to be a true friend to Anthony until the bitter end.
One of the many overlooked Troma movies to come out of the 90's, Sucker is a pretty cool Horror comedy. Although, it could have stood to be a little less silly and a little more surreal which is what I expected for some reason. The premise alone is funny enough without so many attempts at dumb shit. However, this movie's attempt at making AIDS funny without making fun of those who have AIDS is accomplished rather well. Sucker is nothing mindblowing, but for those Troma fans who think they've seen it all, here's a little gem you might have missed. 4/10
It's been a while,Trash Epics. But Ballz is back (at least for the duration of this post) and he has a new review for you, along with a slightly changed format. The other night, I had the pleasure of finally seeing Jim Mickle's Cold in July after waiting for what feels like such a long time now and was that wait worth it? Yes, I'd say the wait was well worth it.
The movie starts out with family man Richard Dane (Hall) asleep in bed with his wife when they're awakened by sounds coming from within the house. He gets out of bed to investigate only to discover an intruder, who he proceeds to shoot and kill. The police are called and after they're at the Dane's house for a while, Richard is taken to the station to take care of the usual stuff that comes with blowing away a burglar. It's all pretty straight forward and later that same night, he's allowed to return home to his family.
Once he's back at his house, he helps his wife clean up the blood left behind by the burglar. Now, during this, I could only think of Dexter. Dexter was an expert at cleaning up blood and, also, while I'm not sure where the movie takes place exactly, it's definitely in the Southern US. And where did Dexter take place? Florida. Richard was a pretty good shot with that gun too. Sure, it could have been a lucky shot and Dexter was more of a stabber than a shooter, but I'm certain he could have used a gun pretty well if he'd needed to. Could this movie be Dexter's life after Dexter? Probably not actually, since this is based on a novel from 1989, but can you really blame me for thinking such things?
Anyway, a short while later, Richard has an encounter with the burglar's father. Some unfriendly words are exchanged and this is where the movie really starts to pick up. I won't reveal more of the movie after that point, as I think it's one of those movies that's definitely best seen instead of read about in some asshole's review. I feel that even reading IMDb's basic storyline description takes away from what the movie builds up in the beginning. It's one I definitely plan to buy at some point and I do highly recommend checking it out for yourself.