Stars: Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua, Jose Miguel Vasquez, Kelly Kilgore, Emily Cutting, Phillip Marunowski, Gabrielle Henry | Written by Chad Coup, Ian H. Davis | Directed by Jeremiah Buckhalt
It’s safe to say I’ve been on a roll recently when it comes to direct to DVD horror titles. Some really great films are hitting disc and digital formats that really deserve to be seen above a lot of the so-called horror dross that clogs up multiplexes everywhere. This time round I’m checking out another slasher movie from Midnight Releasing, who recent put out another 80s-flavoured slasher, Axeman.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh, a successful young couple, throw a party for their friends. During the wild night a few friends decide to explore the abandoned and decaying boarding school next door, only to wake an emotionally broken killer, the titular Blood Widow…...
It’s safe to say I’ve been on a roll recently when it comes to direct to DVD horror titles. Some really great films are hitting disc and digital formats that really deserve to be seen above a lot of the so-called horror dross that clogs up multiplexes everywhere. This time round I’m checking out another slasher movie from Midnight Releasing, who recent put out another 80s-flavoured slasher, Axeman.
After buying a nice house in the country, Laurie and Hugh, a successful young couple, throw a party for their friends. During the wild night a few friends decide to explore the abandoned and decaying boarding school next door, only to wake an emotionally broken killer, the titular Blood Widow…...
- 6/3/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
*full disclosure: an online screener of this film was provided by Phase 4 films. Director: Jeremiah Buckhalt. Writers: Chad Coup and Ian H. Davis. Cast: Danielle Lilley, Brandon Kyle Peters, Christopher de Padua and Jose Miguel Vasquez. Blood Widow is an indie slasher film, from first time director Jeremiah Buckhalt and distributor Midnight Releasing. The film's villain is based on Buckhalt's sketches and storyboards. And, Buckhalt's villain, the Blood Widow, is truly a vicious killer. Unfortunately, this character and others only get surface treatment, in the story department. Also, this horror feature hosts some Adr and weak acting and interactions. Still, there are positives here: a moody tone, interesting lighting and blood effects. Blood Widow is an above average slasher and the visual display here will keep most horror fans interested. The story is a little on the sparse side. But, Laurie (Danielle Lilley) and Hugh (Brandon Kyle Peters), a young couple,...
- 5/26/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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