Hellcat

Director - Brock Bodell (Grief)

Starring - Todd Terry (The Jurassic Games: Extinction, The Winchesters), Dakota Gorman (Teen Wolf, The Wake), and Liz Atwater (Shed, The Legend of Lake Hollow)

Release Date - 2025

Genre - Horror

Format - Streaming (Online Screener)

Rating (out of 5):

     I try to save some of the more interesting horror films sent to me for review during my annual October horror binge.  During the month I try to review all things horror and Halloween while trying not to review every movie I watch.  Some Octobers in the past I've been able to squeeze in close to 100 films and reviewing all these films is not feasible.  However, I try to work in some movies that I'm really looking forward to watching along with those that fit the Halloween aesthetics.  Back during the tail end of summer I was sent the 2025 horror thriller Hellcat for review.  This was a Shudder original release and I absolutely loved the artwork for it.  I knew it was getting released near that date but decided to hold off on the review until now.  Holy fuck, what a movie.

     The film follows a young woman who wakes up in a pull behind camper moving down the road when the driver tells her through the speakers that she was bitten by something and is infected.  She doesn't believe him and suspects that he is some sort of serial killer taking her to her final resting place.  We soon learn that she does show signs of being infected by something.  The driver is a conspiracy theorist who believes in the supernatural and thinks he knows of someone that help.  However, the radio show he put his faith in turns out to be a hoax forcing him to reconsider his plan.

     I went into Hellcat completely blind.  I knew this had nothing to do with Dodge or their cars but the title made me giggle a bit thinking about it.  Anyway, I went into this one completely blind and found myself fucking loving it.  It did take a little time to get going but once it does it delivers.  The acting in this one is great.  The cast is small but the performances are not.  Dakota Gorman carries the film.  She's solo for most of the film and does a wonderful job.  She goes through a wide range of emotions and everyone is genuine.  Todd Terry does a great job as well but he is only seen for a short time.  He does a great job at conveying emotion with just his voice and when he does make an appearance he nails it.  The supporting cast is great as well but these two do an amazing job.  The story for this one is not one that I saw coming and I love how the whole "twist" is literally handed to you on a silver platter at the beginning of the film.  The whole werewolf thing is nowhere to be found on the poster and unless Hellcat is another name for lycanthropy that I'm unfamiliar with, then this movie does a fantastic job at hiding it.  However, the movie itself is quick to tell you about it pretty early on but it is done is such a way that the viewer doesn't believe.  It even ends on a what if angle.  It's a brilliantly written movie that may just rub some horror hipsters the wrong way.  Finally, the film has some blood and some decent make-up effects but those wanting insane gore and memorable deaths will be very disappointed.  Overall, Hellcat is one of those films that I'm thinking about days later.  I don't think it would have the same impact on me if I revisited it anytime soon but I would love to revisit this one in a year or so.  I loved it and highly recommend it.  

Video Vixen

Director - Victor Bonacore (Thrust, Amityville Aliens)

Starring - Erin Brown (Screaming Dead, Vampire Vixens), Allison Egan (Spookie Dookie, R.I.P.: Rest in Pieces), and Scott Gabbey (Gator Green, American Guinea Pigs: Bouquet of Guts and Gore)

Release Date - 2026

Genre - Horror

Tagline - "It's New Year's Eve in a small, influencer town... and everyone's 10 seconds of fame are up!"

Format - Streaming (Tubi)

Rating (Out of 5):

     I've been a fan of Victor Bonacore for sometime now and I've been really excited for his films after he started paring with indie film legend Erin Brown who made a name for herself under the moniker Misty Mundae.  I collected as many of her films as I could in my high school and college years and seeing her appear in these indie horror flicks in recent years has really made me appreciate her acting skills.  Several weeks ago I received a press release for his newest film Video Vixen and how it was premiering on Tubi.  I quickly added that my watch list to save for my annual October horror binge.

    The film follows content creator Kitty Video (Brown) who is known for making faux-snuff style fetish videos.  She lives in a small town that has recently seen an influx in content creators trying to make their mark on the internet.  Instead of getting lost in the sea of influencers, Kitty decides to start killing the competition and filming it for her sick audience.  

     I knew absolutely nothing about this one outside of the fact that it was directed by Bonacore and starred Brown.  The movie itself was not what I was expecting but I enjoyed it for a first time watch.  The acting in this one is every uneven.  Brown does a great job as the film's lead and so does the small role from director Bonacore.  They both deliver solid performances and carry the film for most of it's run time.  I also enjoyed Allison Egan's performance.  I think she's a phenomenal actor and hate that she's not appearing is as many films as he used to.  She's fantastic here and I really loved her character.  With that being said, a lot of the supporting cast is inexperienced and extremely stiff.  The dialogue is very flat with no emotion behind it whatsoever.  The story for this one is a fun idea that I could really get behind but it's a bit too repetitive to be a feature length film.  Maybe making it a short or switching it up and having the killer be unknown to the viewer would have made this one a bit more enjoyable.  Don't get me wrong, I really dig the idea of a fetish content creator killing influencers for views but after the second death I was ready to move on.  Finally, the film has several kills with some blood.  The deaths are quick and the effects work great for the kill but they are not that fun.  They don't really stick out or are that imaginative.  Some memorable deaths would have taken this one to the next level.  Overall, Video Vixen feels like it was possibly a rushed film from Bonacore and Brown.  His previous films are modern classics that deserve to be seen.  While I did enjoy this one, it just doesn't kick as hard as his previous films.  If this sounds like something you would want to see, be sure to check it out on Tubi.   

Confessions of a Lunar Werewolf

Director - Alexis Ramirez (Hybrid Hazards, Fury Blade)

Starring - Courtney Jacoby (Evil Lives Here, Canvas of Death)

Release Date - 2023

Genre - Horror

Format - Streaming (YouTube)

Rating (out of 5):

     Honestly, I never know what is going to be sent my way for review but I'm always grateful for anything sent my way.  Several weeks ago I was sent an email about checking out the short Confessions of a Lunar Werewolf.  I love a werewolf flick and quickly agreed to check it out.  I couldn't get to it right away and decided to add it to my annual October horror binge where I watch as many horror movies as possible.  I want to thank Alexis Ramirez for reaching out!

    The film follows a young woman who undergoes a self-inflicted werewolf transformation.

     I went into this one expecting a little bit of werewolf mayhem and was not greeted with that at all.  The film runs for around 3 minutes so there is not a lot of time to get anything established and, sadly, has no real meat on the bone so to speak.  I seriously wanted to like it but it's over before anything happens.  The acting in this one is a bit stiff.  It's a one woman show with Courtney Jacoby looking extremely comfortable in front of the camera but her performance as a young woman undergoing a transformation is a but underwhelming.  The story for this one is very straight to the point and done effectively would have made great use of the 3 minute run time.  However, just watching a woman snarl with yellow eyes and fangs for 2 minutes is not that enjoyable.  Finally, the short doesn't have the best effects.  As I stated earlier, we get some yellow contacts and plastic teeth and that is the extent of it.  Anyone looking for a fun transformation will be a bit disappointed.  Overall, Confessions of a Lunar Werewolf is not something I could recommend.  It's not much of a confession and the werewolf doesn't show itself.  It's a cool idea but budget and ingenuity keep it from reaching it's potential.  Skip it.  

The Art of Killing

Director - Jacob Ennis (Red River, The Town Without Halloween)

Starring - Jason Crowe (The Devil You Know, Gush), Kayla Perkins (Mr. Buzzkill, They See You), and Dixie Gers (Crazy Fat Ethel, Curse of the Weredeer)

Release Date - 2025

Genre - Horror/Comedy

Tagline - "His first stroke will be your last"

Format - Streaming (Tubi)

Rating (out of 5):

     I've been a fan of Dixie Gers and Jason Crowe for years now.  Both are fantastic in front of the camera and I seriously look forward to any film they are attached to.  Sometime last year I saw that the two were cast in the horror comedy The Art of Killing from director Jacob Ennis.  I was familiar with Ennis after watching his Halloween flick on Tubi, The Town Without Halloween.  I really liked it and kept an eye on this film until I could see it.  Not too long ago I received an email about the film hitting Tubi as well.  I decided to hold off on watching it then and added it to my October horror binge.  It was difficult to hold off that long but I knew it was going to be a fun one to watch.  

     The film follows painter Leland Moss (Crowe) who hosts a semi-popular show on public access.  However, Mr. Moss has a very dark secret.  When not painting or hosting his show, he is cruising town looking for someone to butcher.  An avid fan and her family win a trip to see the show live and are unaware that they might be his next victims.

    This is the kind of film that you know you will enjoy when you hit play on it.  It doesn't take itself too seriously and delivers exactly what you expected from the title and poster.  This isn't going to be for everyone and the horror hipsters will immediately write it off for not being extreme enough but I seriously loved it.  The acting in this one is a lot of fun.  Jason Crowe is trying his damndest to be a Bob Ross clone but every time he talks all I hear is Nice Peter as Mr. Rogers on Epic Rap Battles of History.  It's a fun performance and fits the film very well but I can't help but hear it.  I also enjoyed Kayla Perkins' performance as well.  I didn't realize she was in the film until it started and she did a great job and she never disappoints.  With that being said, I feel like Dixie Gers was very underutilized.  She's a fantastic actress and I would have loved seeing her in a much bigger role or tackling a character that the viewer will actually enjoy.  The story for this one is so fucking simple and straight to the point.  It also answers a question that I didn't know existed.  What if one of the world's most wholesome painter was actually a serial killer?  Toss in a little bit of humor and that's exactly what the film is.  I had a lot of fun with the story and pacing but I kind of wish we had a bit more backstory to the Leland Moss character.  Finally, the kills fit the film and look solid but they don't really stand out.  The effects are not that complicated and the kills fit the theme of the film but are not as memorable as they could have been.  Overall, The Art of Killing is a movie that I can see myself revisiting several more times.  It's a brilliant idea and I'm glad I live in a world where this exists.  Check it out.

1978

Director(s) - Luciano Onetti (Deep Sleep, What the Waters Left Behind) and Nicolas Onetti (The 100 Candles Games, The Last Boy on Earth) 

Starring - Agustin Olcese (Blood Covenant, The Summoning of Baby Blue), Mario Alarcon (The Dollmaker, Pretenders), and Carlos Portaluppi (Sector VIP, The Extortion)

Release Date - 2024

Genre - Horror

Tagline - "Torment is just the beginning"

Format - Streaming (Tubi)

Rating (out of 5):

     Several years I was introduced to the horror films of the Onetti Brothers.  These two filmmakers have released some of the most brutal international horror films that I've been lucky enough to see.  I've been fortunate enough to review several of their films over the years and I always look forward to checking out their work whenever I get a chance.  A few weeks back I was lucky enough to receive a press release for the 2024 Onetti Brother's horror flick 1978.  The press release was announcing that the film was heading Tubi.  I made note of it and made sure to add it to my October horror binge this year.

     The film takes place in Argentina in 1978 as the World Cup takes place.  A group of men round up and kidnap those they suspect are secretly communists to torture and kill.  What they don't know is that some of them are in a cult and one of them is currently pregnant and the birth is about to unleash hell on Earth.

     I went into this one completely blind.  All I knew about this one was that it was a film by the Onetti Brothers.  I assumed the title was a reference to the year in which the film was set but I wasn't positive.  I get the title but there is so many more compelling titles they could have used with such an awesome story.  The acting in this one is phenomenal.  The film features a cast of a lot of characters all with varying personalities which they do a phenomenal job at bringing to life.  Some of the performances get lost in the differences in language as you are forced to look away from time to time to read the subtitles.  While it is easier to watch a dubbed film, there is something about watching a horror title in it's native language.  The story for this one made me second guess my choice for the first 20 minutes or so but once it gained traction I was fucking hooked.  It's a painfully dull start but it absolutely delivers during the film's last leg.  I don't want to give too much away but I was really impressed how the film was able to turn itself around.  Finally, the film does not shy away from the red stuff.  It starts out making the viewer think it is going to be another throw away torture flick but I redeems itself with the amount of blood and carnage we are given.  The effects look great and make the film as much fun as it is.  Overall, 1978 may push some viewers to turn it off prematurely but if you stick with it you will not be disappointed.  I fucking loved it and know many genre fans will too if they give it a chance.  Check it out.  

Tetsuo: The Bullet Man

Director - Shin'ya Tsukamoto (Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Tetsuo: Body Hammer)

Starring - Eric Bossick (Wasted Land, Equals), Akiko Mono (Lost in Translation, The Ramen Girl), and Yuko Nakamura (Ace Attorney, Strawberry Shortcakes)

Release Date - 2009

Genre - Horror/Action

Format - Bluray (Personal Collection) (Screener)

Rating (out of 5):

     Sometime ago, a year or two now, I was lucky enough to review the sex Solid Metal Nightmares: The Films of Shin'ya Tsukamoto for Arrow Video.  This magnificent set included the first two Tetsuo films, The Iron Man and Body Hammer.  I had no idea that a third Tetsuo existed at the time as I continued my way through that phenomenal set.  Fast forward to a few weeks back when I received a press release for the release of Tetsuo: The Bullet Man from my friends over at Unearthed Films.  It was the first time that I was aware of a third film in the series and couldn't wait to check it out.  A few days later I was fortunate enough to receive a copy in the mail from my friends over at MVD.  I want to take a moment to thank Unearthed and MVD for sending this one over for review.

     The film follows a father who witnesses the intentional vehicular manslaughter of his son.  He is unable to cope with his son's death and is pushed to the brink of madness when he learns that the person responsible for his death has returned to the city. Angry and seeking revenge, he slowly starts to transform in a metal killing machine hellbent on killing the one responsible for taking his son. 

     I went into this one really fucking excited for it.  I really enjoyed the first two films, especially the first film but I found myself very underwhelmed.  The movie still has that cyber-punk edge that made the first film so much fun but the extremely violent tone of the film is replaced with what feels like a vigilante crime thriller vibe.  It had some moments and wasn't a bad watch but it's just another sequel that doesn't live up to the original film.  The acting in this one is very consistent and not too bad.  It's a bit more campy than the previous two films but I actually enjoyed it.  It added a little bit of humor that I can't really tell was intentional or not.  Regardless, I really liked the characters and the personalities the cast brought to life.  The story for this one is similar to the first two films but it does try to add a bit more emotion to it with the death of the son and the grieving father.  However, the son's death was comical.  I'm a father and was expecting to have my heart ripped out but the way it was shot made it extremely funny.  When you remove this aspect you are left with a similar story as the first without the gritty look and feel.  We follow someone slowly succumbing to metal who kill those that betrayed them.  Not that original and does very little to further the story along.  Finally, the film has some great make-up effects and prosthetics along with some bloody kills but the film is so fast that the viewer doesn't really get to appreciate them or let them soak in.  We do have some slight visuals in a few of the kills that are noticeable but they don't necessarily look bad.  Overall, Tetsuo: The Bullet Man is missing the gritty feel that made the original so much fun while just rehashing the same story.  It doesn't further the original story at all or give viewers anything new.  It does have some laughs but, as I stated earlier, I can't tell if they are intended or not.  Sadly, this is one I have to recommend skipping.  

Slaying Dragons

Starring - Michael S. Rodriguez (Realm of Shadows, Prey By Night), Manuel Ramirez, and Ronald Valenzuela

Genre - Crime/Thriller

Release Date - 2026

Rating (out of 5):

    I've reviewed a lot of film from director Michael S. Rodriguez over the years.  He's a very versatile filmmaker and his career spans several genres from sci-fi, to horror, and even some crime thrillers.  He's a fan of cinema but his eye for horror has always impressed me.  Anyway, a few weeks back he sent me the short Slaying Dragons to check and review.  This crime thriller was made by his sons if I'm not mistaken and actually stars Rodriguez himself.  It looked fun and I agreed to check it out.  However, I do want to apologize for taking so long to check it out.  

     The film follows a hit man who informs another in the same profession that he was accepting one more job before retiring from that line of work.  However, once he arrives at the home of his next job he learns that they were all murdered and his friend was tasked with taking him out before he was able to leave that life behind.

     I went into this one completely blind and found myself really enjoying it.  It is extremely short and predictable but it was still a fun watch.  It's not horror but it is a well put together crime thriller that scratched an itch I didn't know I had.  The acting in this one is solid all around.  I've seen Rodriguez in front of the camera before but I don't recall him being front and center through the entire project like he was here.  He does a great job and really impressed me.  The supporting cast is solid as well.  We have some great performances but the dialogue delivery is a bit flat in a few of the scenes.  It stands out but doesn't slow the film down.  The story for this one is a bit predictable but it's fun for what it is.  A hitman doing one last job only to learn that he was turned on can be seen a mile away but still delivers in this short format.  The characters are very well written and the short is extremely smooth from start to finish.  Finally, we get some blood and light make-up effects but that is the extent of it.  Those wanting a high body count and memorable deaths will be very disappointed here.  Overall, Slaying Dragons is a solid crime thriller short with a solid cast.  It's not the most memorable film but it's entertaining which is all you can ask for from a film.  Check it out.  

Jeffrey Dollmer

Director - Mark Savage (Hell's Coming for You, Purgatory Road)\

Starring - Scott Asmar (The 2nd Law, Existence), Jabbarri Bush (Buried in the Backyard, Twice Bitten), and Sean Michael Conway (Dead Till Death, Popeye the Slayer Man)

Release Date - 2026

Genre - Horror/Comedy

Tagline - "He's bloody adorable"

Format - Streaming (Online Screener)

Rating (out of 5):

     I love oddball horror.  While many of my genre friends are chasing the next extreme horror hit, I'm over here looking for goofy horror that has some originality over gore.  Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love gore but I need it to fit the film.  A few days ago I was sent the press release for the horror comedy Jeffrey Dollmer.  I couldn't pass up adding this to my October horror binge and requested a screener link which I was lucky enough to get.  I couldn't wait to check it out and quickly moved it to the top of my watch list.

     The film follows a group of models who are on a shoot when one of them finds a little doll he names Jeffrey.  Many laugh thinking it's because the doll resembles notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer but he claims he didn't realize it at the time.  Before long, those on the shoot are murdered one by one and they realize that the doll is actually possessed by Jeffrey Dahmer who is continuing his murders even in death.

     I want to take a moment to discuss something that happened to me on social media before I get too deep into my review.  I always post what I'm watching on Facebook and Instagram where those that are interested can see what I'm reviewing next.  When I posted the poster for Jeffrey Dollmer to Instagram I found myself at the center of someone's crusade about "insensitivity."  Some "fan" of the genre commented over 50 times about the film and how it was insensitive to those involved.  He went on about the film about him or any serial killer should exist and so on.  I eventually blocked them and while I do tend to have an open mind about most things, I found this one to be a bit ridiculous.  Anyway, Jeffrey Dollmer had some moments but the clever title and story was quickly replaced with someone else's homework.  The acting in this one is extremely stuff.  While the cast all had some experience in front of the camera, they failed to put their time and energy into memorable characters.  Most of the characters are unlikable but they could have made the scenes a bit more fun instead of the awkward performances we see in some of the scenes.  The story for this one took the name of Jeffrey Dahmer and gave it a clever twist to Dollmer only to completely bastardize the story from Child's Play with a serial killer, which is fictionalized, who passes his soul from his dying body to a puppet.  As Dahmer is getting arrested, he passes his soul to this doll.  I'm not a fan of the first two Child's Play films and the fact they took the main point of the film and used it here got under my skin big time.  Horror has endless possibilities and we shouldn't be borrowing from lame ass genre titles especially when there was a plethora of other idea they could have used here.  With that being said the film does move on from this fairly quickly and establishes it's own identity.  It moves on to a classic slasher story with everyone getting picked off one by one.  This part becomes fun and does have a few laughs.  Finally, the film has a decent amount of blood and some fun prosthetics.  They look good and fit the scene but the deaths are not that memorable.  Overall, Jeffrey Dollmer is a solid first time watch but does have it's own issues.  While the story does rub me the wrong way, it is a solid slasher for the most part.  If you are looking for something a bit different or like weird genre titles like I do then I recommend checking it out.  

Dark Places

Director - Geno McGahee (Love Spell, Scary Tales)

Starring - Lorrie Bacon (Deadly Western, Fatal Justice), Phil Godeck (Scary Tales: Dark Walker, Scary Tales: Dead Zone), and Lindsey DeLand (Beyond Files, Love Spell)

Release Date - 2026

Genre - Horror

Format - Tubi (Streaming)

Rating (out of 5):

     I love watching indie horror movies.  I don't care if it's a good movie, bad movie, a movie with several thousands dollars as a budget, or made with no budget at all.  I love finding random movies on Tubi and watching them as I play random cozy games or Marvel Snap.  Several months back I was sent a press release for the 2026 occult horror film Dark Places from director Geno McGahee and how the film was hitting Tubi.  I made note of this to watch sometime later when I was caught up on my reviews and completely forgot about.  However, that changed when I was scrolling through the horror section and found the film.  I decided to give it a spin and review it for fun.

     The film follows a young girl who was home schooled and now attends college.  She is a bit awkward and doesn't have a lot of friends but does meet a young man.  The two seem to hit it off fairly early on but something is strange about him.  He doesn't really have any friends and before she knows it she finds herself in the middle of a murder that could be connected to a Satanic ritual.  

     I should have known that this one was going to be a tough one to sit through when every poster I had seen for the film was made using A.I.  I didn't let that stop me as I have a fondness for films centered around cults.  However, it didn't take me long to realize that this one was going to be a tough one to finish.  The acting in this one is extremely stiff and inexperienced.  The characters are not written that well which doesn't really give the cast a lot to work with.  However, a lot of the dialogue exchanges feels like a table read.  They are just spitting out their words with no conviction.  This made the movie feel a lot longer than it should have while creating some seriously unintentionally funny moments.  The story for this one feels like it was written by someone who never had access to the internet or documentaries about cults until they were well into their adulthood.  The movie almost plays out like it was written by someone that believed all the local news broadcasts during the height of the Satanic Panic.  While that, in itself, could have been a highly entertaining film, it fails to pull anything enjoyable together.  It has the worst pacing I've seen in a movie in years and the unlikable characters and flat performances makes it damn near impossible to finish.  Finally, those looking for a high body count and fun deaths will be very disappointed.  We might get a little blood but nothing that stands out or is memorable.  Overall, Dark Places is a tough one to finish and one I cannot recommend unless you want to drink with some friends and laugh at something.   Skip it.  

Legion of the Dead

Director - Olaf Ittenbach (Dard Divorce, The Burning Moon)

Starring - Michael Carr (Beyond Desire, Dream Stalker), Russell Friedenberg (Wind Walkers, Among Ravens), and Kimberly Liebe (Beyond the Limits, Sensitive Johnson)

Release Date - 2001

Genre - Horror

Tagline - "Satan's army walks the Earth!"

Format - Bluray (Personal Collection) (Screener)

Rating (out of 5):

     Olaf Ittenbach is a director that knows exactly how to bring the gore.  I'm not a fan of gore without a plot and Ittenbach does a great job at delivering a story to viewers as a vehicle to get gore to them.  I actually enjoy most of his films and always look forward to checking out one that I had never seen before.  Several weeks back I was sent Legion of the Dead from Unearthed Films to review.  This is one I had always wanted to see and was really looking forward to checking it out.  I want to thank Unearthed and MVD for sending this one over.

     The film follows two men who find themselves at the whim of a notorious serial killer.  They are able to escape and find themselves in the middle of a small town miles away from anywhere where they meet a beautiful bartender but soon learn that the town is under control of a mysterious man and his legion of the dead who wants the bartender.     

     I went into this one really excited and found myself really loving the practical effects.  Just like his previous films, Ittenbach delivered on the gore with this one.  The film was visually stunning with some great performances but the story itself was a bit underwhelming especially if you grew up watching From Dusk Till Dawn like I did.  I'll explain that more in a moment.  The acting in this one was really fun.  The film is fairly consistent from the entire cast, however, it's Christopher Kriesa as the Kern River Killer that made the film as fun as it was to me.  I wish we had an entire film centered around this character.  The story for this one does absolutely nothing to hide the fact that it was inspired by From Dusk Till Dawn.  It does add some to it so the film has some layers but the basic premise for the last half of the film is that same story found in FDTD.  The first part of the film follows the Kern River Killer with his two hostages and two men who is building a legion for the Blond Man.  These two stories come together to the finish the film out with people trapped in a bar fighting off demons.  Honestly, the story isn't that bad but it doesn't work out as well as I would have liked.  We have a lot of scenes that lead nowhere or does absolutely nothing to further the story along.  Finally, the film is an absolute clinic in practical effects.  We have so many amazing on screen kills and fantastic practical effects.  They look so good and almost make the film enjoyable.  Overall, Legion of the Dead has a great cast and some seriously impressive practical effects but I was very disappointed in the film's pacing and story.  I wanted to like this one but it just didn't work for me.  Fans of gore will enjoy it and this is a must own for collectors but those wanting something new to watch may want to skip it.