Movie Review: Dahmer vs. Gacy

Received a screener copy of "Dahmer vs. Gacy" to watch & review.

Here's the info on the film:

Deep within a secret government lab, Dr. Hess (Art LaFleur, Field of Dreams, Maverick) is obsessively working to create the ultimate killer by combining the DNA of two of the world’s most infamous serial murderers, Jeffrey Dahmer (Ford Austin, The Wright Stuff, Grappling With Your Demons) and John Wayne Gacy (Randal Malone, The Curse of Lizzie Borden, Creepies 2).

All hell is unleashed when a freak accident allows their escape … and the only hope of stopping the carnage is Ringo, a holy, buckets-of-crazy soldier “trained by God” (voiced by Harland Williams, The Whole Nine Yards, Dumb and Dumber) who enters battle with a shotgun in one hand and a whiskey bottle in the other.

As Ringo embarks on a road trip to hell, he confronts an army of Japanese ninjas, a super serial killer (Ethan Phillips, Star Trek: Voyager, Benson) and his own demons before the ultimate, bloody showdown.

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I went into this with no preconceived notions,
just hoping to watch a great new horror flick.

Sadly, I didn't get that experience.

The plot is so flimsy, mishandled and weak that I was way past bored by the time the two killers actually start sharing the screen for their "epic" showdown.

And what a letdown that confrontation is. Poorly acted, directed and choreographed, the film just doesn't deliver on anything. Most of the dialogue feels improvised by the actors, and not in a good way.

By the time you reach the end, you aren't expecting anything worthwhile anymore. You are just hoping the credits roll so you can put this in the rear view and never look back.

If you are looking for a new, good horror film, look elsewhere. If you like low-grade, slapdash gore films, then this is for you.

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This film is being released on DVD today, May 10, 2011
from Walking Shadows and Virgil Films

Cast: Ford Austin, Art LaFleur, Randal Malone, Ethan Phillips,
Harland Williams, Peter Zhmutski, Felissa Rose

Director: Ford Austin

Story: Chris Watson

Screenplay: Andrew J. Rausch

Not Rated

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My Bloody Valentine 3D

I saw "My Bloody Valentine 3D" tonight and I liked it. It is definitely a movie for horror fans, however, and I say this because of some kills which even made me wince. Now, this is okay because I like a movie that can surprise and scare me. But for non-horror or gore fans, it may be too much. I know my Mrs. spent A LOT of time hiding behind her coat!

The story is okay, nothing major. Basically, they follow the same plot as the original 1981 film. But the movie does have shocks and scares and it genuinely is there to give you what you paid for - a good old hour-and-a-half of R-rated horror goodness. And that is what I want when I see a film, to have a good time. Every movie does NOT have to try and be the next Oscar-worthy blockbuster. The people who made this movie get that, I think, and give the fans what they want. Oh, and there is a nude scene, as well. Or rather, an extended nude scene, as it goes on for quite a few minutes. Definitey embraced their R-rating, they did.

I also have to comment on the "Real D" 3D technology used in the film. It is incredible! This is the first flick I have seen this way, and I really enjoyed it. Everything seemed so life-like. The glasses appear to be clear lenses, not the old "blue and red" 3D specs. I hope more movies take advantage of this technology.

All in all, a good horror movie for horror movie fans. Recommended for those that like them!