Shakma: A Fúria Assassina

If you have never seen the unrestrained, unreasoning fury of an enraged baboon, brace yourself.

Watching Shakma, I started out thinking, "Well, he's just a little monkey, it's not like he's a tiger or a snake or something," but after seeing Typhoon throw himself (quite literally) into the role of Shakma, I reconsidered the destructive capabilities of the primate chassis.

Shakma is a many-armed frenzy of horror and doom, and this movie is absolutely worthwhile if only for that awe-inspiring display.

The acting's a little thin, and there are a few scenes that'll really make you roll your eyes, but if you get a chance to see this movie for under $5, take it. You won't be sorry.

Mark my words, fellow rabid-monkey-related movie fans, you will remember the first time you watch "Shakma." It is a transcendent experience that has surpassed all other rabid-monkey-related movies, in my book. The plot, which involves a rabid monkey, is of little consequence. It's the subtle humor that's injected throughout the film. For instance, after one character meets his demise in an elevator to the wrath of Shakma, he is mocked by the elevator door closing on his dead body. Such craft, such art has yet to be equaled in any rabid-monkey-related film. Friends, do yourself a favor, watch "Shakma" and be prepared for a life-changing experience.

People here are being way too hard on this movie. It's a B horror film and a pretty good one at that. The scenes with the baboon attacking the doors are scary. If you know how agressive and powerful a full grown male baboon can be you would have a little more respect for this film.

You are currently reading about an excellent (see: totally ridiculous) Saturday morning monster movie starring Amanda "Tina from A Nightmare on Elm St." Wyss and Christopher "Blue Lagoon" Atkins (among others). Sounds like a terrible movie, so why do you love it mickeyshamrock? Well, aside from the typical "so bad it's good" moments, and my raging hard on for Amanda Wyss, the baboon footage is insane. I've never seen anything like it. Shakma (aka Typhoon) literally goes ape sh*t every take. Every time the baboon is on camera it elevates this movie beyond it's B-movie shackles. Definitely to be watched in one sitting, breaking it up will only expose some of it's faults. Turn off your mind and get ready for some ape-tastic surprises.

When I saw that movie a few years ago it totally freaked me out. Which is surprising, as I had thought I had become immune to horror movies. I am surprised the movie got such a bad score, because for me it totally worked. Watch at night, alone.....