Fall Break: The Making of 'The Mutilator' (2016)
*** (out of 4)
Entertaining documentary taking a look at the making of THE MUTILATOR, the 1984 slasher film that pretty much came out of nowhere and turned into a cult favorite. Director Buddy Cooper and co-director John Douglass are joined by several of the cast and crew members as they go down memory lane and talk about the production of the film. Matt Mitler, Ruth Martinez, Bill Hitchcock, Jack Chatham, Edmund Ferrell, John Bode, the director's son Trace and Tom Outlaw are among the people interviewed.
Clocking in at 75 minutes, there are a few dry moments throughout the documentary but if you're a fan of the film then there's no question that you're going to enjoy hearing from the writer-director as well as a large portion of the main cast members. It's clear that everyone has a fond memory on the shooting of the picture as we get some terrific behind-the-scenes stories as well as some footage that was actually shot during the production. Some of the most entertaining stories come from the release of the film and its battle with the MPAA.