Crimson Screens exhibits some real "Strange Behavior"...
Crimson Screens exhibits some real "Strange Behavior"...
The early 80's showcases the slasher movie idea at its peak. Countless horror movies were released and many of them ripped ideas from movies such as Halloween and Friday the 13th. Many of these were terrible but a few were great. Strange Behavior is one of the great ones.
The movie follows the general strange goings on in a small town. A lot of the strangeness seems to be radiating from a college and its psychiatric department. We also find out that perhaps strange things went on here years ago.
First, I would like to say that this movie is fantastic at showing a general feeling of dread throughout the film. Not a lot of it is really scary, but rather tense and fucked up, like we are waiting for the bad things to happen.
Second, the murder scenes are pretty grim. I don't mean that they are full on bloodbaths, and while they are bloody, they are filmed in a weird point of view style that kind had me feeling bad for the victims. It was pretty damn nasty when they killer was stabbing at the camera.
This movie carries a surreal feel to it. I don't know if it has to do with the weird videos the psychiatry subjects watch or something else, but coupled with the dread this films shows, the nasty murder scenes and the general tone of the movie, it all goes together and makes a fantastic little horror thriller.
The acting isn't half bad either. And for once, the ending is pretty decent.
This isn't a movie to showcase gore, and while there is some, it is filmed in a mean way that leaves you feeling bad. This is no effects show. It is a tense and grisly little movie.
The only bad part of this one was the stupid party scene where all the party goers break into a synchronized dance routine, to the sounds of 'Lightning Strikes'. Oh boy, was that dumb. I was like, "what the fuck is this?" Besides that little error in judgement, this movie is great. See it!
Also, this weekend, there will be a big update, with three reviews, one of which is a guest review and also a book review. Good stuff!
The early 80's showcases the slasher movie idea at its peak. Countless horror movies were released and many of them ripped ideas from movies such as Halloween and Friday the 13th. Many of these were terrible but a few were great. Strange Behavior is one of the great ones.
The movie follows the general strange goings on in a small town. A lot of the strangeness seems to be radiating from a college and its psychiatric department. We also find out that perhaps strange things went on here years ago.
First, I would like to say that this movie is fantastic at showing a general feeling of dread throughout the film. Not a lot of it is really scary, but rather tense and fucked up, like we are waiting for the bad things to happen.
Second, the murder scenes are pretty grim. I don't mean that they are full on bloodbaths, and while they are bloody, they are filmed in a weird point of view style that kind had me feeling bad for the victims. It was pretty damn nasty when they killer was stabbing at the camera.
This movie carries a surreal feel to it. I don't know if it has to do with the weird videos the psychiatry subjects watch or something else, but coupled with the dread this films shows, the nasty murder scenes and the general tone of the movie, it all goes together and makes a fantastic little horror thriller.
The acting isn't half bad either. And for once, the ending is pretty decent.
This isn't a movie to showcase gore, and while there is some, it is filmed in a mean way that leaves you feeling bad. This is no effects show. It is a tense and grisly little movie.
The only bad part of this one was the stupid party scene where all the party goers break into a synchronized dance routine, to the sounds of 'Lightning Strikes'. Oh boy, was that dumb. I was like, "what the fuck is this?" Besides that little error in judgement, this movie is great. See it!
Also, this weekend, there will be a big update, with three reviews, one of which is a guest review and also a book review. Good stuff!
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