Generation Ax

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

As a true fan of independent horror flicks I must say this film was a huge disappointment. I make better films myself on a zero budget, and the positive comments some people have left for this piece of garbage must have been written by some of the people involved in the making of Generation Ax (which is an excellent title, I'll give 'em that).

We don't even get to see any of the murders, just blood splattering on the walls. There's also the varying sound levels, some out-of-sync foley effects, awful acting and thin (or rather missing) plot. They were obviously trying to cover up the lousy script by including some (totally misplaced) humorous comments - like how people react when they hear about the murders etc. The cheerleading squad is called "The Beavers", and we get a lot of lame jokes on this.

There's in no character building whatsoever, and you just sit there hoping for every single one of the characters to get killed. There isn't even a twist ending. The only thing actually worth watching is a ten second shower clip showing tits and ass. Please, Mr. Faircloth... try a bit harder the next time... or rather; don't try at all.

Luckily the film is not too long, and it may be suitable for those times when you and your mates get really, really drunk and want something to make fun of.

I am a fan of the bitchy girl movies and the slasher genre, so this was right up my alley. Loved it. Yes, it was low budget, but I saw Joe Bob Briggs rave about it so I checked it out. I loved it! I even went back and checked out the director's other film Crinoline Head. Reminds of a John Water's type of vibe. One great thing is even thought it was low budget, it was still produced and shot on actual film. Nowadays anyone with a video camera thinks they are a director. Film is a lost art in the new generation of film makers. Loved the fact that everyone in the movie that gets killed deserved it. Great one liners, "I am a beaver now" and the mom telling the daughter not to rat our her best friend for killing a cheerleader to create a spot on the team for her, "Blair was just trying to be a good friend to you and now you want to stab her in the back?" LOLZ

If you enjoy the early films of John Waters, don't pass this one up! It's filled with the same kind of foul-mouthed trashy characters and bloody mayhem. Director Tommy Faircloth (CRINOLINE HEAD) shines amongst his low-budget horror filmmaking peers, and his strengths lie with his exceptional cast and their delivery of some truly great dialogue. The story itself is totally engaging, as it pokes fun at the dark side of teenage life. Cheerleaders and stoners are systematically offed by a pair of high school-age lovers, and the funniest part is the parents don't seem to care. This movie was a welcome change from the usual vampire/slasher/zombie stuff that's cluttering the independent horror world these days. This is no amateur-league stuff: there's alot of talent here.

Generation Ax is a great low-budget horror film without all the things that usually go with low-budget films, like bad acting for starters. All of the actors were great and it is refreshing to see an inde film like this in my video store. Much like HEATHERS, Generation ax is set in a high school where the popular kids rule. Two outcasts meet at a rave and begin killing all of the deserving victims. Like the directors first film, CRINOLINE HEAD, this horror film explores the funny and outrageous side of slasher films. It reminds me of a John Waters movie mixed in with a little more gore. I recommend this film to anyone who is a fan of the horror genre. Some great new killings and excellent characters fill this movie and if you look closely, in a few scenes you will find the director paying homage to great 80's teen movies like SIXTEEN CANDLES.