Showing posts with label Michael Berryman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Berryman. Show all posts

Sunday, 3 November 2019

The Hills Have Eyes (1977)



On the way to California, a family has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public, and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack.

From memory: Effective low-budget shocker has its moments, but is generally overrated with its cult status.

Halliwell (no star): "Low-grade shocker which mysteriously achieved some cult status."

Maltin**1/2: "Above average of its type, with compact direction and plenty of amusing plot twists. Extremely gory film has acquired a cult following."

Sunday, 3 September 2017

Guyver (1991)

 
 
A young man discovers a mechanical device that merges with his own body, turning him into a cyborg superhero.
 
Deliberately silly - and gory - spoof with some quite fantastic monster outfits; entertainment value limited to fans of the genre.
 
Maltin*1/2: "Clumsy clumps of humor only make the contrived plot seem even more foolish."