Girlhouse

Patience is a virtue not often found in slasher flicks. Usually it's rare to go ten minutes without someone meeting an unfortunate fate at the hands of a mass murdering psychopath. 'Girl House' breaks the mold in this instance. It has a rather unique structure to it where the story and characters are introduced to us for an extended period of time with little else happening. This might sound like a negative but it really wasn't. All the mayhem is saved for the final quarter of the film (barring the open scene - which was very well done) and it's a fun ride.

The characters, particularly the main one Kylie, are a lot more likable than you usually get in this type of film. The extra time given to the viewer to get to know them really pays off in this way. The sexuality of the film is always apparent but never overbearing and it certainly never becomes anything you could refer to as an "erotic-horror". The killer was intimidating enough to warrant a few decent scares and overall the movie is of a good quality. An impressive little entry into the genre that you will enjoy if this sort of thing is for you.

I must say, I wasn't expecting much going into GIRL HOUSE. I was expecting your average, run-of-the-mill slasher film that didn't offer anything more than I've seen a hundred and one times before...but I was okay with that because I'm a dedicated horror fanatic. I grew up in the 80s. I love slasher films! Even the crappier ones. But thankfully, GIRL HOUSE was not crappy. Nor was it your average, run-of-the-mill slasher film. That's not to say it didn't have its faults, which is fine. I've only watched a handful of films that I feel are without fault.

The great opening sequence set the movie up nicely. I don't recall there ever being a dull moment throughout the film, so the pacing was very good. Of course there was a lot of nudity and that alone made moments that otherwise may have been dull, not dull. The acting was also much better than I expected. Everyone did a pretty good job. There was more blood than I thought there would be, and that's always a good thing. I don't want to say anything that may spoil something, so I'm gonna end this brief review shortly. I will say though, if you're a fan of slasher films, then you should see this at some point. You won't be disappointed. Even if you're not a fan of slasher films, you should still see it. Maybe you're a fan of nudity? I don't know. You could do much worse than GIRL HOUSE. Give it a shot.

As a slasher fan, I quite enjoyed this directorial debut. The first time director Trevor Matthews shows promise and delivers a satisfying horror movie that ticks all the boxes one comes to expect from a slasher film. It's fun, bloody, gratuitous and inventive.

The setting of a house that broadcasts x rated content online works perfectly for horror, much like the Sorority House Slasher movies from the 80s but with a modern twist.

The film is nicely setup and allows you to get to know the characters quite well before they are dispatched! (and they are all quite likable and not annoying!) And it must be said; the dialogue and acting from everyone is quite good. Especially from the main actress Ali Cobrin. Therefore the film never drags....

The kills and makeup were also quite good, with one kill in particular being quite amusing..

The only problem I'd have with the movie is that it was a little tame for my standards, probably cause I'm used to seeing crazy films from the French Extreme Horror movement like Martyrs and Inside! But for me it just wasn't all that scary.

Overall opinion: Satisfying horror movie and a promising debut.

May not be the most exciting slasher flick in history but it may possibly have the highest production values.

Even the script is solid. Not mesmerizing. But solid.

Star Ali Cobrin has one of those odd faces -- she looks familiar to the viewer as if a composite of 4 or 5 well known female stars had been squeezed into one.

The biggest problem with the film ironically is how little sex, nudity or even slashing there actually is. In effect, this is a "cheat" in that viewer expectations are raised and there is no payoff.

But gosh-darn is this is a well made little film.

First of all, let me say the quote at the beginning by Ted Bundy was odd. Was the writer(s) blaming porn for some people killing others? Really? I'm not a defender of the porn industry, but blame Ted Bundy and others for their own actions. Blaming porn, music or Hollywood for what others do is such a cop out. Whoever allowed that Bundy quote should be ashamed, and he/she should try understanding what personal accountability is. Ugh! Moron. The movie lost a star just for that.

I like Ali Cobrin. I saw her in Lap Dance, and she did a good job in that role.

I thought it was kinda silly that they made it as though she would've gotten 100% of the viewers on that site. For what? Doing "junior high" stuff, as one of the guys said? I don't think so. The other girls were equally as hot, and they seemed to be doing much more of what a real webcam audience would want than Kylie did, but she got 100% of the viewers? Come on. At least make it somewhat realistic.

I don't watch movies for gratuitous nudity, but if they're making a movie about webcam girls, and they're having all these guys drooling over this new hot girl, I think they should probably show the movie audience why she's so hot. One of the girls said "Nice rack." How about showing us that "nice rack" or give us some idea why she's so sought after.

Other girls in the movie did nudity, why not the main star? It's not like Corbin hasn't done nudity before. I like the grittiness of reality when it's portrayed in movies. I thought it was odd they did basically an "R" rated movie with some of the other girls, but with Cobrin, they tried making it as if it was a PG-13 movie. Her arm covering her breasts? Really? This wasn't a movie about a strip-tease artist. She was portraying a nude webcam girl.

And did she use her real name on her webcam show? LOL. Um...No, not realistic at all.

They should've cast some other guy for her love interest. Nothing against his acting, but that guy looked like he was 16 or 17 years old.

They could've cut about 20 minutes out of this.

There is some nudity in this movie. They show boobs, butts, sex acts (which are fairly tame). You get to see a side view of Cobrin's (or body double's) butt. There was plenty of blood and gore.

I gave this movie a 4-star rating, based largely on Cobrin's acting. I would've given it 5 stars, but as I said, I deducted a star because of the Bundy quote. Don't blame porn or anything else for Bundy's actions. He was a sick piece of trash who murdered, simply because he was a sick piece of trash! But sure, go and blame someone else for his actions. Unbelievable.