I have to admit the only probably real reason I love this movie so much is because it's just happened to be one of those films that defined my childhood. A film that me and my friends would sneak out to see and than after making it's debut on video we'd rent it and have sleepovers all the time. Although the direction and cinematography are quite clever and the performances are pretty first rate considering the material. especially from Larry drake as the infamous Dr. and Holly Marie Combs(of TV's Charmed) as the innocent heroine. The story and it's pace are a little shallow and slightly absurd. The film lacks any real scares. And it's quite obvious that all they wanted was a new franchis villain. So what, Dr. Gigles was pretty personable and the film was just fun! A couple of months ago me and my friends saw the trailer to the film in the sunshine theatre at midnight for a midnight screening of The Shining. We totally freaked out but we're still waiting for it make it's big screen debut again. However with all the new remakes and sequels why not throw back ones for the fans even if it's straight to video. I can guarantee you a couple of rentals and some dvd purchases.
Review of Dr. Giggles
