Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Glimmerubro It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

hellraiser7 There is always something creepy about inanimate figurines that come to life that can be creepy sometimes. It's hard to say why maybe it's because of how their made, like their made a little too real or even unreal. Though for me it's a more psychological reason on how much we blur the line between real and unreal and by doing that we become unable to distinguish the difference, which makes us vulnerable to whatever forces threaten us from both realms.This is an under the radar gem that I really like, I really like the plotline which is the typical one you've seen in lots of horror films like "Wrong Turn", "House of 1,000 Corpses" etc. Where some young people go on a road trip but have got themselves going the wrong direction or had a break down at the wrong place at the wrong time. But it's what they always run into that makes the story stand out.Not much in the characters, the group of young adults they serve their functions. Though if anyone it's Chuck Connors, never thought this actor would be in a film like this but he is. I really like his performance as Mr.Salusen, he's the kind of character your not 100 percent sure about where at first he comes off as an alright guy and he's a bit sympathetic as he's a person that has gone through a loss but is down on his luck as his old wax museum no longer gets business. However you sense something about him isn't on the level, like in one scene we see his phone doesn't work. Not that that's a big deal as it doesn't seem like he has anyone to really call but I feel that little thing is a big way of telling you not just he doesn't get out much but how long he hasn't gotten out.The killer Pugface doesn't disappoint, the mask he has along with that voice it will just give your spine a chill tickle, he looks and sounds like Zeke the Plumber from an episode of "Salute Your Shorts" wonder if the writer of that episode saw this film, on a side note that guy creeped me out too. Just the way the guy moves which is sometimes regular speed but also stilted, even with his own mouth or let alone how much the guy stands still. At time your almost not sure if he's a mannequin. The guy utilizes automotive devices to make his mannequins move, however it's not all automated as he is also armed with telecentric abilities to make he's sculptures have life. I also really like that there is a bit of a guessing game on the identity of this killer, though you can easily guess who it is but I like how it's handled because there are times it can really throw a curve ball on you assumptions to keep you guessing.Other than that we're all really in this film for the suspenseful horror as well as effects. The effects in this film are astounding, as it's all practical there's no CGI bull crap. This film really had the best use of puppeteering, electro magnets, automation and even make up designs as there were some people made to look like mannequins/ wax figures, those make up effects were convincing because half the time I wasn't sure. I really like how the mannequins move which I'll admit really creeped me out, though some of the movement was done by the actors as mannequins. It's very strange because it's like the inanimate figures move and don't move at the same time like you would miss it if you blinked or turned your head for a second. That's a creepy feeling because it's that feeling of dropping your guard and becoming vulnerable for a mere moment.The suspense throughout the film is very good it is just creepy as heck from beginning to end, from the use of darkness, seeing those figurines move, that big gapping mouth, the sounds you hear from them or quietly in a different direction. There is that unsafe feeling as there is a great sense of isolation from the fact that they all drove of in the middle of nowhere which means help won't come for miles. That each of them are getting picked off one by one and your honestly hopping at least one will make it. And just simply blurring the line from the real and unreal just like some of the poor characters, even you at time have trouble distinguishing the difference as it's constantly messed with; there is one final scene near the end which I'll admit gave me chills I won't say what it is but it's the time when that line between both real and unreal almost completely disappears.But the very best thing about this film is the score which is great, it's one of my favorite horror movie scores ever. It almost reminds me of the kind of score I would hear from the Italian Horror films. Because the score has this very strange everything out of wack vibe mainly from the theme song, down though out the film to it at first and then cuts to filling you with a sense of dread, which perfectly fits the nature of the film.Watch out for the next mannequin you see, it might have it's eye on you. Rating: 3 and a half stars

gwnightscream This 1979 horror film tells about a group of friends that have car trouble and stay the night at a deserted, roadside museum where a psychotic, doll-maker stalks them. This is an odd horror flick that sort of shares similarities with "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "House of Wax." Chuck Connors (The Rifleman) is featured and is great in this. I'd probably watch this at least once if you're into masked-killer type horror flicks.

skang-54305 I heard some praise for this "horror" movie for its visuals, setting, and mystery. Wanting a good scare I decided to watch it. The presentation does fulfill the expectations I had. This movie has the motifs of claustrophobic uneasiness in a sparse population, unnerving helplessness, and ambiguities regarding the tourist site host. It is not original but that is not a bad thing. The procedure of murder is similar to "House of Wax," the setting is in secluded place like many dark house horror movies, and it has the gritty aura of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Many wonder why this movie is so underrated and in my opinion it is underrated because despite all of its horror movie elements it was really boring. I did not get scared and it ended up being a search game for the qualities I expected from a horror movie. It fulfilled the expectations of why it should be scary but was ironically not scary. I am not trying to prove that I am super brave and hard to phase. This was my honest reaction from what many consider a "underrated horror movie." I guess it is easy for me to pinpoint many key details and elements that comprise good horror movies. Strangely it is not those qualities that make anyone scared. It depends on how much anyone is willing to believe anything is scary that makes true horror. I can say for myself I watched the movie with the wrong attitude from the start and it will now never be scary for me.

lathe-of-heaven BRIEF BLU-RAY REVIEW: Unfortunately, this Blu-ray was a little washed out looking. I personally re-encoded it with Avisynth filters to better saturate the colours and boost the contrast just a tad, for my taste...Okay, I'm probably being just a BIT generous here, giving this a '7'...BUT... and it's a BIG BUT like Mariah Carey's... The film honestly IS a lot of fun if you like this kind of thing. Also, I have a bias toward just about any Horror film that incorporates mannequins, dummies, dolls, etc. I just frigg'n LOVE the li'l B@stards! : )Also too, the film does generate a good atmosphere and mood that sets the stage for what happens. The initial 'Fun House' type scene was genuinely quite creepy; it might have gone on just a TAD too long, but still, they wrung just about every drop of weirdness out of it and created an effective scene.To me personally, when it comes to films, I think the strongest factor that weighs most heavily to me is the atmosphere. Actually, I feel that way about ANY form of art, whether it is music, poetry, paintings, lighting, whatever. So, if a film does pretty well in that area, I probably tend to be a little more forgiving for some of it's other shortcomings. One thing I will mention, without entering into spoiler territory, is that in my lowly and wretched opinion, I feel that the scenes with the guy in the mask would have been more chilling and effective if he hadn't talked so much (kind of like the one Killer Scarecrow film that I can't think of the name of right now...) In some of those scenes, if he'd just been silent, sort of like Michael Meyers in 'HALLOWEEN', it would have been stronger. If you watch the film, I'm sure you will see what I mean. They started off PERFECTLY with him mumbling very disturbingly, which was quite effective; if they had carried that more through the film, I think that would have created far more tension. I'm THINKING of re-editing my copy and taking the sound out of some of those scenes to see how it works... Maybe re-inserting some of the creepy mumbling from the other scenes...Anyway, overall an above average, Moody low-budget Horror film (does FULL MOON make ANY other kind...???) that you should enjoy if you like these kind of Retro, Creepy Doll oriented Horror movies.