Voodoo

The old voodoo horror hokum, but done at least with some conviction. It's predictable, to be sure, but it does build up a fair amount of atmosphere and tension. Joel Edwards gives a smooth, calm, deceptively friendly performance as the main villain, and he compensates somewhat for Corey Feldman's woodenness. (**1/2)

Anyone expecting to see a horror film of merit, would be better served by not seeing this film. From a very poor beginning, the viewer might be expected to think that this film could only improve. But, unfortunately due to bad script, bad acting and little suspense, this was not to be. It was hard to tell which were the actors and which were the zombies ! I did not expect much, I must admit, when choosing to see this "film" but I was extremely disappointed when it did not even reach 5% of my expectations. To make matters worse, the ending was incomprehensible - I hope that this does not mean that the producers were thinking of a sequel ! My Rating : 0.05 out of 10 ( this rating only achieved, due to the eye catching colour on the film poster - well something had to make me go and see it initially ) Fozzie -5

let's face it, you know what to expect when you tune into a post 1990 Corey Feldman film, there are probably boobs, guns and cars. saying that, there is more to this movie than just naked ladies (i'm sorry to say), cos it's mainly people getting themselves killed in a variety of unusual, and as the name suggests, often 'mystical' ways. I love crappy horror, and i love this film. If you don't, you probably wont. but i think it's worth most people giving it a go, it's not so crappy that it'll ruin your weekend or anything. All in all, if its mindless good fun, a bit of corpse loving, and an 80's childhood superstar your in the mood for, then you've come to the right place. its a cracker!!!!

Not that its gold or anything, but I found it pretty hard to hate this movie. Any movie with David Lynch favorite Jack Nance in it and I will have this problem. But enough about that, let's get to the review. Feldman, an actor who has made a lot of stupid movies and a few good ones, plays a college student recruited by a frat only to find out it is a vodoo cult. The movie pretty much goes nowhere after that, but doesn't do that bad of a job. A few good scenes (including a shotgun massacre scene that is the best) and Feldman doesn't do that bad of an acting turn this time. However, the character he plays is never really fully developed and it shows in some parts. The relationship between Feldman and his girlfriend is never fully displayed. There was even a few parts in the movie where I forgot all about her. Altogether, worth a late night on cable or a cheap rental but not something I would like to own.

The college boy Andy (Corey Feldman) leaves Europe and joins the university where his girlfriend Rebecca (Diane Nadeau) is studying in the medical school. He surprisingly meets her in the campus and asks to stay with her, but her fraternity does not allow the presence of boyfriends. He joins the fraternity led by his fellow mate Marsh (Joel J. Edwards) that introduces Andy to the other five dwellers. Soon Andy is drugged and tattooed by his mates. Out of the blue, he meets a stranger that tells him to leave the place; otherwise Andy will die, since Marsh deals with the occult. But Andy in principle does not believe. But the old man gives something to Andy put in Marsh's drink to prove that he is controlling living dead.

"Voodoo" is a flawed film that entertains. It is funny to see the "hero" with 1.65 m height only since usually the lead role has taller actors. The plot has many holes but if the viewer shutdown his brain, he will enjoy this movie. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Voodoo"