The Texel Fretsaw Massacre (2004) User Reviews

An overall good performance for a low-budget film.

[talkingpolitics · 7/10 · 14 December 2006]

Arguably one of the greatest works of the actor Coen van der Geest. Never seen a more capable and emotionally representation of a bagface character since this. Scary, but makes you believe a bagface can have feelings and depth beyond the movie.

I'll be looking forward for more films with this actor. Although he might have to work on his facial expressions a bit more. But taking into account that this is one of his first 'major' low-budget appearances, I suspect a lot more great movie experiences in the future of this man.

This movie didn't change my live, but it made me think for a while, which is more then I expected. Although it must be said that this movie is not for the faint at heart.

Hilarious and original, not your ordinary 'fare'.

[anenja · 10/10 · 24 November 2004]

Albeit brief, the film was hilarious, original and well done. Many scenes will have you rolling in the aisles as the film style is reminiscent of the silent greats of the early 1900's. The jerky camera movements and use of single camera shots make this film a modern day silent classic.

The acting was well...interesting to say the least and quite dramatic at times. The direction seemed an afterthought, but was apparent in some scenes. Wardrobe and props leave a lot to the imagination but work within the context of the film nicely. The plot was like a loose container in which the actors inhabited their characters giving them plenty of freedom to create. The locations chosen, although not diverse and varied, supported the film's story well.

All this hilarity ended up producing a short film that is destined to leave it's mark on your memory for quite some time.