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Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaSleazy dentist Harry owns a house in the Ontario countryside and invites his girlfriend, model Diane, for a weekend. On their way to the house, they drive past four crazed bikers, who follow... Leggi tuttoSleazy dentist Harry owns a house in the Ontario countryside and invites his girlfriend, model Diane, for a weekend. On their way to the house, they drive past four crazed bikers, who follow Harry and Diane there, and terrorize them.Sleazy dentist Harry owns a house in the Ontario countryside and invites his girlfriend, model Diane, for a weekend. On their way to the house, they drive past four crazed bikers, who follow Harry and Diane there, and terrorize them.
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Rich playboy (Chuck Shamata) and his 'supposed weekend fling' (Brenda Vaccaro) embark in some road rage with four thugs. The thugs track them down at their weekend mansion, then a weekend of terror begins.
A well acted and directed thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Not as violent as other similar titles such as 'Last House on the Left', 'Fight for your Life', and 'Late Night Trains' but far more exciting.
A film well worthy of a re-release.
A well acted and directed thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. Not as violent as other similar titles such as 'Last House on the Left', 'Fight for your Life', and 'Late Night Trains' but far more exciting.
A film well worthy of a re-release.
I saw this for the first time recently and that too the uncut 89 mins version. Was on my radar for a long time.
This one aint that violent as The Last House on the Left or as nasty as I Spit on your Grave or as darker as Straw Dogs but it is horrifying at times.
The film starts off very well with the car race and the thugs showing their regard for law by torturing a lawman. The scene of the transition between night n day is a bit silly.
I didn't understand one thing, Lep asking the model, why did u stop. Was Lep impotent?
Don Stroud as Lep is reminiscent of Neville Brand from Eaten Alive and the character Chigurh from No Country...
Chuck Shamata's double chin n his sheer stupidity gets on the nerves. The rural Canadian areas are well shot and it does add to the isolated feel.
Aft tormenting n torturing innocent fellas, Don Stroud gets to wash off his sins by playing a priest in Amityville Horror.
This one aint that violent as The Last House on the Left or as nasty as I Spit on your Grave or as darker as Straw Dogs but it is horrifying at times.
The film starts off very well with the car race and the thugs showing their regard for law by torturing a lawman. The scene of the transition between night n day is a bit silly.
I didn't understand one thing, Lep asking the model, why did u stop. Was Lep impotent?
Don Stroud as Lep is reminiscent of Neville Brand from Eaten Alive and the character Chigurh from No Country...
Chuck Shamata's double chin n his sheer stupidity gets on the nerves. The rural Canadian areas are well shot and it does add to the isolated feel.
Aft tormenting n torturing innocent fellas, Don Stroud gets to wash off his sins by playing a priest in Amityville Horror.
"Death Weekend" begins with a sleazy super rich dentist on the way to his country mansion with a buxom beauty in tow.The dentist has actually deceived Brenda Vaccaro into the country weekend foray-the sole purpose of the trip is to enjoy his latest conquest.On their way in their car the couple come across four hillbillies who start hassling the couple and chasing them in their car.Vaccaro manages to leave 'em behind.The enraged goons vows to extract revenge.The orgy of mindless violence begins in the dentists mansion...William Fruet's "Death Weekend" is an ugly and brutal rape and revenge flick inspired by "Straw Dogs" and "Last House on the Left".The most surprising fact is that it was banned as the video nasty in UK.The acting is great,the atmosphere is suitably sleazy and there is enough violence to keep fans of grimy exploitation flicks entertained.Give this one a look.9 out of 10.
Solidly-done, low-budget thriller from Canada is a great tale of survival.
In route to their weekend get away, a woman and her gentleman friend anger a gang of thugs and end up paying for it.
Death Weekend is a little known thriller, which is a shame since it's a good entry in the vengeance/exploitation genre. While Death Weekend isn't as violent or disturbing as Last House on the Left (1972) or I Spit on Your Grave (1978), it does possess a powerful tension and makes for a pretty strong watch. Director William Fruet gives this film tight action and dark, suspenseful atmosphere. It does have the occasional burst of shocking violence - especially during the terrifically intense climax.
The films two stars are a strong point as well. Brenda Vaccaro is great as a victim trying to survive. She is an excellent actress and shows it well in this film. Also excellent is villain Don Stroud. Stroud has a powerful kind of presence in this film as the ruthless, but not unattractive leader of the gang.
Death Weekend is a nicely edgy shocker that deserves a wider audience. For thriller, exploitation fans it's worth finding!
*** out of ****
In route to their weekend get away, a woman and her gentleman friend anger a gang of thugs and end up paying for it.
Death Weekend is a little known thriller, which is a shame since it's a good entry in the vengeance/exploitation genre. While Death Weekend isn't as violent or disturbing as Last House on the Left (1972) or I Spit on Your Grave (1978), it does possess a powerful tension and makes for a pretty strong watch. Director William Fruet gives this film tight action and dark, suspenseful atmosphere. It does have the occasional burst of shocking violence - especially during the terrifically intense climax.
The films two stars are a strong point as well. Brenda Vaccaro is great as a victim trying to survive. She is an excellent actress and shows it well in this film. Also excellent is villain Don Stroud. Stroud has a powerful kind of presence in this film as the ruthless, but not unattractive leader of the gang.
Death Weekend is a nicely edgy shocker that deserves a wider audience. For thriller, exploitation fans it's worth finding!
*** out of ****
I will throw "Death Weekend" (aka "House by the Lake") a bone as far as its influence over future revenge flicks is concerned ("I Spit on Your Grave" and "House on the Edge of the Park" come to mind), but truth be told, it can't touch the grand-daddy of them all: "Last House on the Left." It blatantly borrows from that film (and, to a lesser extent, "A Clockwork Orange") and mixes it up into a volatile yet shallow experience. While Don Stroud makes a fittingly vicious ringleader, his character is ill-defined (he's just really, really MEAN) and his 'droogs' are just too goofy at times. "Death Weekend" does deliver in the suspense department, and the pace keeps moving along, but it's strictly second-rate material. Yet those seeking a lean and mean revenge flick (and are familiar with the aforementioned above) will probably find much to like here.
5.5/10
5.5/10
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- QuizDespite being described as an "appalling orgy of destruction" by the 1976 August Bulletin the film was passed relatively intact by the BBFC after a personal visit by Brenda Vaccaro to chief censor James Ferman to plead for a certificate. Some of the female examiners on the board described the film's violence as "acceptable, even justifiable" and the only UK cut made to the movie was the removal of the word "cunt".
- BlooperDuring the opening car chase, the Camero smashes into an Oldsmobile, smashing a corner of the Camero's front end. Immediately after, the damage is gone.
- Versioni alternativeThe US and English Canadian VHS releases are cut. Missing in action are the following details:
- SPOILER WARNING:
- An additional shot of Lep on top of Diane as he rapes her.
- When Diane slashes Runt's throat, there is a graphic shot of Runt's throat gushing blood and an additional shot of Diane as his blood sprays across her chest. The US/Canadian tapes cut from her slashing action to Runt falling off the bed, omitting the gory details.
- After Diane escapes out the window, there is an additional shot of Runt choking on his own blood while Frankie and Stanley joke outside the bedroom door.
- When Diane sets Stanley ablaze, the sequence lasts several seconds longer as he runs out of the boathouse in flames.
- Note that both the French (dubbed) Canadian and Spanish (subtitled) VHS versions were released uncut.
- ConnessioniFeatured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 3: Exploitation Explosion (2008)
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- The House by the Lake
- Luoghi delle riprese
- 7th Concession Road, King Township, Ontario, Canada(Car chase scenes)
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- Budget
- 500.000 CA$ (previsto)
- Tempo di esecuzione
- 1h 27min(87 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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