An American Terror

Not really my cup of tea, but not nearly as bad as some reviews suggest. Yes, the lighting (or lack thereof) is an issue, but gaffers tend to inflate the budgets of zero-budget productions, so . .

Anyway, Garcia appears to have aimed for the Roth/Zombie market and this one is pretty decent if that is your thing (though I would add that most of the gore is suggested here rather than depicted). The acting is decent. And while most aspects of the plot are hardly original, the subordinate plot-line involving the homecoming is a bit different than anything I can remember seeing (though it is wrapped-up a bit too conveniently).

Finally, Garcia appears to have tried, somewhat unevenly, to include some art-house style camera work here and there. For example, there are a few vignettes toward the end that, while straining credulity as a story, do work as atmosphere. Oh, and the ending is a bit of a throw-back to a different era. I actually liked that aspect of the film.

While this isn't the best horror/slasher movie in history, it is a very pleasant surprise. The "Evil" in this movie is more than just some demented freak in a junk yard, it's the evil that we do to each other to make ourselves feel better. The underlying themes of bullying and kids struggling just to make it through high school are pretty effectively presented and you find yourself understanding where the frustration and anger comes from, even if you don't agree with their extreme methods. In addition, the film even tackles complex ideas like redemption and equality, not something you routinely see in a slasher flick.

I was very pleasantly surprised, the movie had a creepy villain and some characters you can root for in earnest. Not the best movie out there, but there are way worse movies to watch on something like Amazon instant video or netflix.

Absolutely without a doubt, make no mistake about it, terrible.

This movie is a great tribute to some of the best classic horror films with a new and surprising spin. It is not just a violent movie but one that has a solid core that causes reflection on its content. For fans of classic horror or Rob Zombie films, this is for you. I am amazed what this group could do with a low budget. There are dark moments and some terrifying sequences wrapped up in pure frustration by the characters. I would highly recommend this movie to any true fan of the genre. It is hard to stop watching this heart pounding ride through a labyrinth of fear and excitement. It has a similar feel to House of 1000 Corpses with a modern twist with plausible realities. It is almost two great horror films in one taken the viewer to a new level of thrill.

Ohhhhhhh my GAWD! How could ANYONE sit thru this movie and call it a ONE? I give it a good SOLID 8 for Costume and Acting alone!

The "Sets"? In a word INCREDIBLE! I was on the edge of my seat, (once it got rolling lol) from the time those boys went down the ladder, then WHAM! S**t starts rolling from there to the end!

GREAT "Hack em Up", Weirda$$ Bird Nose Man! Flick! Lol , but no BS, this is a Very Entertaining Flick, with a lot of what you watch a Flick like this for!

SAW! The leader in Mechanized Torture Meets "WeirdoA$$" BirdNose Man in a showdown! I can't wait for "AAT" TWO!!! They said it was comin, and I'll be RIGHT Here waitin on ya Baby!

BRING IT!

Yer ol Pal Harry.