Razor Eaters

Felt I had to counter the comments on this film, many of which may well have been written by PR types or those close to the makers.

Just my opinion, but I thought this was appalling and amateurish and tedious. From the word go I hated it. It's shot on video, which is never a good thing: it exposes the dreadfulness of the acting, it makes the violence look fake, it makes the gore look unconvincing. It looks cheap and nasty, which is what this film, if you can call it that, is.

The gang simply aren't scary either, they're just idiots. The plot is banal. The statements it tries to make about the media's treatment of violence are portentous and unconvincing. The makers would like it if people bandied round the names of other, better films in relation to theirs, but I'm not even going to do that.

Avoid at all costs.

Being an Australian it was really good to see a very powerful movie from Australia yes there has been some good ones like Romper Stomper, Looking for Alabrandi Mad Max and so on but this one is the most powerful Australian movie i have even seen the actors were so good everything looked so real and not fake it was very VERY well done after it had finished i just felt like i had just watched the Boondock Saints for the first time and i was stunned with amazement 10 out of 10 for me.

So i don't Understand why people give this movie a hard time and funnily enough the people who do give it a hard time are not Australian lol why is that

America had The Manson Family Australia has the Razor Eaters (Except it was based on a gang called the Hedge Burners)

This film was better than I expected, but I wasn't expecting anything great. It really had nothing to say, but gave the aura of trying to deliver a message. Took itself way too seriously.

Making the 'Razor Eaters' irresponsible morons, doesn't make them rebellious heroes in my book. And claiming this was based on real life is laughable. Or would be if it was funny. Better than Young's first film, but that is saying nothing.

Some of the special effects were good, but too often I was suddenly out of the world of the film, waiting for the next bit. A good film shouldn't do that.

I try to support local films, but...

If any fans want to see 4 hours of extra features, buy the UK disc in 5.1 Surround. Includes 1 hour 'Making of' documentary, 30 deleted scenes, Music video, Fletcher's 'behind the scenes' video journal, Trailers and 'A look at FX'.

The UK version will soon be re-released through ILC entertainment with the new kick ass Australian designed cover early next year as well as the US ( who will also be releasing the Special Edition version)

Both these countries are planning on a theatrical release, so keep your eyes open for screenings. We will be in attendance for these.

For those of you seeking information on the real gang that inspired the film, The Hedge Burners rampaged their way through Melbourne during the mid eighties led by Mr Gregory A (name suppressed) AKA 'Lucifer' We spoke to the police officer who apprehended them. They were convicted on the videos they shot of their arson and vandalism attacks. Lucifer was gaoled for five years as a result. I contacted the gang but they declined to be interviewed, Scary dudes.

Paul Moder Producer

Despite my suspicions that superheidi's comments (above) are company PR and more than a little over-the-top, RAZOR EATERS is superior film-making with a depth and focus rare for low budgeters.

Paul Moder (SENSITIVE NEW AGE KILLER) plays a cop on the trail of urban terrorists who are committing acts of random violence and vandalism. They have a point, of course, and we discover what that is as the movie progresses.

The performances are very solid, the writing is tight, and the direction is clear and subtly stylish.

Director Shannon Young uses all the cinematic tricks to milk the most from his action scenes and the violence is tense and convincing.

Editing is tight and star Moder turns in a nuanced, convincing performance.

A solid achievement.