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14th March 2018, 12:03 AM
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Was just about to create a new thread about this when gut feeling suggested I already may have done some years ago. Clearly I was right, although I didn't have a lot to say back then. Basically, this is yet another Slasher classic I adore. It wouldn't be easy for any Slasher film in 1981 to top the list as the best of the bunch: this year after all was the genres peak year, the competition would be hard. Indeed with Friday the 13th Part II, The Prowler, The Burning, Halloween II, Eyes of a Stranger among many others out it was intense. But MBV not only manages to hold its own but I think it may be my favourite from that year. MBV starts off with the typical murder at the very start of almost any Slasher film but from there it gets a bit different. In particular the characters. They aren't teenagers, here we have a bunch of young adults, who are quite interesting. The mine setting, meanwhile, is a good decision. Filmed in an actual mine in Nova Scotia, its claustrophobic tunnels and halls are perfect for building lots of tension. Its also original and makes a change from the woods or a college campus. It also has a very notorious history with the MPAA, who censored it dramatically. I believe it was over 3 minutes of footage: not just little snippets of gore. The uncut version is spectacular with some fantastic deaths. SPOILER: It a murder/mystery kind of film and the ending works well when combined with the other strengths. Turns out that the killer is SPOILER: 10 out of 10. 1981 really was the golden year for Slashers.  |
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#22
14th March 2018, 12:22 AM
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It is a great film. I'm glad that I picked up the American region friendly blu-ray when it was still available. It's out of print now. And I love seeing the film with the available gore footage included.
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#23
14th March 2018, 01:00 PM
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This is a proper slasher film. You know with actual slashings and stuff. Not like Terror Train.  I also like the super slick and gory remake very much too. Gothmogxx likes this. |
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14th March 2018, 01:02 PM
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Which american blu was region free? Should have picked it up! |
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14th March 2018, 01:10 PM
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14th March 2018, 01:13 PM
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14th March 2018, 01:15 PM
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I'll have two. Even the uncut US dvd is now out of print. Seems there's a Dutch one though you can get for a tenner delivered. |
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#28
14th March 2018, 01:37 PM
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Remember when it had a double bill release? My brother went to see it. I still have the cutting of the advertising poster from the newspapers. Great quad poster. THE FUNHOUSE - UK Poster.jpg IMG_8903.jpg |
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#29
14th March 2018, 05:54 PM
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I bought one of those blu's from a FB group about two months ago for £30.00 delivered and I thought that was pushing the price! It is lovely though. I cannot understand why Arrow or 88 have not got hold of this, I'm sure it would sell well.
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14th March 2018, 06:02 PM
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It's one title I wish 88 Films or Arrow would pick up for a UK release, I'd love to rewatch it again in HD.
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