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Anthology films are kind of a gamble, sometimes the bad stories really drag a film down, other times, like Creepshow, VHS 2 and this film, the stories pretty much stand strong and create a solid whole. Hi-8 is a tribute to the low budget Horror genre, but it's so much more. I'm simply blown away by all the content and talent in this film, and even though it is micro-budget and low tech, it is high on imagination. It's simply an entertaining film that needs to be part of every fan's collection. Best segments belong to Marcus Koch, Ron Bonk and Todd Sheets, but all of them are fun and bring something fresh to the table. Kick back with some friends and some food and enjoy!!!

I have been waiting for 2 years to finally watch this movie and I really enjoyed it. It felt like a fresh take on the Haunted House formula that we have all seen so many times, plus it had some real surprises in the story! Director Todd Sheets gives viewers some amazing set pieces to entertain us along the way. Atmospheric lighting, great music, a dense and creepy sound design and plenty of gory effects. Truly, if you are a serious gorehound you absolutely have to check out this movie. If you are, like me, a fan of Italian horror movies or if you have an interest in independent Horror, you must check this movie out if you haven't already seen it. It is just filled with so much of the good stuff that makes classic Italian horror so great – Wild lighting, cool camera moves, sexual perversions, a certain degree of sleaze, awesome gore and a warped storyline. The acting is pretty damned good, too for a low budget flick. Of course having true icons in the film helps - Dyanne Thorne brings a soft side to her famous ILSA character, Lew Temple makes an amazing villain, Ari Lehman shows up for a few lines, Allan Kayser reprises the fan-favorite Bradster from "Night of the Creeps" and we even get George Hardy from Troll 2 doing a damned good job and some hilarious moments with Lloyd Kaufman. The lead girl is played by Nicole Santorella and I was blown away by her. Antwoine Steele plays the male lead with a commanding understated performance that ramps up as the action gets more intense. The ending is done surprisingly well and offers a great final touch of twisted horror. And the entire movie is anchored by Italian composer Fabio Frizzi's inspired score, which is both haunting, memorable and atmospheric.