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B-Movie: The Shooting of 'Farmhouse Massacre' (2002)
A Shining Moment For Ms. McIntyre!
I have to say that this film was nothing but fun. Not only was the artwork spectacular (kudos to the artist!), but the cast seemed to have a great time making the film.
But the spotlight is definitely stolen by the performance of one Ms. Shelby McIntyre as 'Kiki'. We have a new starlet on the rise in Ms. McIntyre--someone who's 'assets' are undoubtedly going to appear on the big screen again and again!
Brilliant film, brilliant fun.
A+
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
Creepiest Ending Ever!
All the "PotA" films were part of my staple diet of films when I was an impressionable lad, but none was more powerful than "Beneath". As a whole, the film had all the right elements, the lost human, the Apes, the mutated cult, and of course Charleton Heston (and for that matter, Linda Harrison).
The action is good through out, the psycho-religious zealousy is a good twist, and the Apes...man, the APES rule!!! Sure, the general story basis is a bit suspect (call it an alternate version of its predecessor), but as with all the "PotA" films (and sci-fi for that matter) you have to be a little gracious with reality suspension.
But what really made this was the stark, musicless narration at the end of the film. The kinetic frenzy of the events that lead up to the climax, only to end with the brief voice-over and silent credits--personally speaking, that ending is the creepiest ending ever. It made such an impact in my life as to be the measuring stick to which I judge all horror and science fiction films by.
This is a good solid post-apocalyptic apocalypse film, chock full o' warring Apes, whacko-bomb-zealots singing out of key hymns, burning mirages, and Charleton Heston. If that sounds interesting to you, then this film is A MUST SEE!!!