December 3rd
Intruder (1989)
So, so slasher film about a killer offing a bunch of folks trapped in a supermarket overnight. Whilst the film has some great fun gore effects it also has many dreary scenes especially during the first forty minutes where almost nothing happens. Although we get to know the characters a bit before they are murdered in every way possible, the characterization is actually quite poor and none of the protagonists come across as interesting.
The kills are the highlight of this film particular the band saw one, and the effects decent.
With the names involved with the production of this film - Lawrence Bender, Scott Spiegel, Sam Raimi et al, i would have hoped for something a little better.
Your Vice is a Locked Room and only I have the Key (1972)
Very good giallo with a great cast - Edwige Fenech, Ivan Rassimov and the lovely Anita Strindberg ensure this Sergio Martino film delivers the goods in terms of intrigue, sex and violence. Based heavily on Poe's The Black Cat, Your Vice... is a very entertaining film. Its delightfully acted with Strindberg nearing breakdown status as the film progresses, culminating in her stabbing her pet cat in the eye with a pair of scissors and the cat haunting her throughout the rest of the film.
For fans of Fenech who haven't seen the film, she doesn't turn up until the forty minute mark, however despite her delayed entry she doesn't disappoint and displays her obvious talents for all to see.
Twists and turns keep the viewer interested throughout with no one getting through the film in one piece.
Highly recommended.
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