Jaknife

What a gory and visceral film. From the start to finish there are incredible images of graphic horror, as each victim falls prey to this maniac serial killer named Jaknife. They locked him away for 38 years. They thought their walls could contain him. They thought their doctors could cure him. They were wrong. And now, he's home. They will pay. Hinkley, Alabama will pay. Because he's angry, and he's evil. That's basically it in a nutshell. He wants revenge, and oh man does he deliver! I love the characters, or should I say the many victims. The storyline is solid; a group of teens are graduating from High School, but, they have one more party to attend. We see the teens each have their own stories, which is great as it adds characterisation and helps us to invest in their characters, so much so, that when they become victims to Jaknife, we root for them to get out alive. No one is safe.

The scenes of horror are atrocious and of course brilliantly and artistically compelling! This movie is not for weak stomach individuals. For me being an avid reviewer of horror films, this one made me turn my head away from the screen in some of the murder scenes - which never happens to me. There are interesting camera shots to change up the scenes. I enjoyed the settings too. The build-up of tension and suspense are cleverly placed for maximum entertainment, adding depth to the storyline and the overall plot. The sound effects and music help to push the narrative in a fascinating way, adding texture to the film. Jaknife isn't messing around either, when he kills, he does so with so much vitriol the scenes looked realistic as hell. He's a terrible character with revenge on his mind. He uses whatever tool is around to inflict as much pain as possible. Though it would seem his chosen tool to use is mostly a crowbar.

Overall: This film is a golden gem of indie filmmaking. It will have you on the edge of your seat, as it did to me. This is LJ Davis's debut film, and for a first film, it's incredible! I am looking forward to watching more from this filmmaker in the future. Although this is pure slasher, it has a storyline, which is what I would expect to see from this type of horror. Gore is balanced out very well. There are moments of lividity, which helps to harmonise the film. You won't be disappointed. It's a golden gem of indie filmmaking. This is a film you don't want to miss. The atmosphere is dreadful, as the tones shift and change in a wonderful way to keep the viewer enthralled. Add this one to your watch list.

Reviewed by Del Gibson.

From the opening scene, this movie grabbed me! Excellent characters and plot. It masterfully blends horror and suspense, and the three hilarious ladies provide great comic relief-hope to see them again in future projects! Stellar scene transitions and music enhance the film. You can really tell there is great chemistry among the very large cast. The movie is a little under 2 hours, but it doesn't even feel like that long because you become so invested in the storyline and I was not ready for it to end. A true indie gem you must watch! Can't wait to see what's is next for the movies' creator, LJ Davis!

Jaknife kept me wondering what would happen next. It was a great mix of slasher, comedy and emotion. The storyline was great. I loved the 3 ladies and the little girl that kept appearing. The sheriff and reporter do a great job as well. Each character you begin to feel like you know personally! If you like the slasher scenes there are a ton of well orchestrated kills. The filming very cinematic. Jaknife plays a great killer. The actor did a great job. Everyone in the movie did their characters justice. I loved the music and the pace of the kills and the story. The high school kids did some great acting. If you need to find a good horror film for a Friday night definitely check this movie out as soon as it hits streaming.

From the minute the movie started I was on the edge of my seat..waiting to see who next was gonna get the wrath of Jaknife. The characters were marvelous each with their own story. One minute you are laughing just to be horrified the next minute by Jaknifes viciousness..it's a have to see! And the little girl popping up unexpectly from scene to scene was an added plus..the characters were simply amazing! From the2 old ladies that seem to drink a bit too much to the reporter from the local news they all were great! The seniors of Hinckley High sure picked the wrong night to celebrate graduation..but they stuck together through thick and thin..the director must of had an incredible story line in his head because the movie sure shows that he must have put an enormous amount of work and effort into his awesome creation..way to go LJ Davis..excellent job!

It had just the right amount of slasher kill scenes and a great storyline along with some comic relief. You are scared and horrified one minute and then laughing the next. There was not one second that I wasn't glued to the screen to see what would happen next. I love the way the movie flows from character to character and giving you that true connection. You begin to worry and mourn for the characters on the screen as if you know them personally. Each character has an individual personality that lends to the storyline and the outcome. The cinematography was extremely well done and keeps you on the edge of your seat.