Out of the hundreds of horror genre related DVDs released every year there occasionally emerges a memorable character who stands out and will last the test of time. In 2004, the name of Chainsaw Sally qualified to be listed alongside Toxic Avenger. Sally played with gusto by April Monique Burril now reappears on DVD in the newly released CHAINSAW SALLY SHOW SEASON ONE directed by her husband JimmyO Burril. I suspect that this DVD is destined to be regarded as a comic horror classic. Indeed, I cannot envisage any other actress apart from April playing the role of Sally.
Sally by day is a mousey, demure, orderly, bespectacled librarian who is transformed into a devilish, maniacal avenger when her strict code of behavior is broken by others. The transformation is visually emphasized by the dramatic and contrasting change in attire and appearance.
The story is is divided into eleven episodes on a feature packed two disc DVD set about a crazy, zany vigilante named Sally who attempts to make her locality a better place by eliminating those people who she perceives as interrupting her vision of an orderly society. "Rules are rules" says Sally. Anyone breaching the rules will have to face the unpleasant consequences of their actions. Parking in handicapped parking spot to putting the wrong filling into cookies can trigger off the wrath of Sally. Standards of behavior are enforced by her unconventional means. Sally certainly has a low tolerance threshold of code breaching. Retribution is usually swift and effective with no scope for argument from the person destined to be on the receiving end - only a jogger played by Nichola Fiore dares to face up to Sally. Once the wicked smile flashes across Sally's face then you can be certain that another victim is going to be added to the growing list of people who are going to have an unpleasant encounter with Sally. In addition, to the trademark chainsaw, Sally demonstrates that she is adept and versatile in her imaginative use of a range of other implements and materials to make her point as she proceeds on her maniacal missions. Sally has definitely not graduated from charm school.
As each episode is viewed, viewers will be left with a smile on their faces and looking forward to the next episode. As there are a lot of episodes (nearly four hours worth)that means there will be a lot of smiling! I am already looking forward to the DVD release of Chainsaw Sally Show Season Two and the flashing of the words 'It's Sally Time' on the screen once again.
The edition of the DVD set that I viewed contains two discs which included the following features in addition to the eleven episodes which average approx 20 mins each: Bonus film titled 'Grindhog Day', two behind the scenes featurettes, slide show, previews of Season Two, theme music video plus an introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger creator). Truly a value for money package of entertainment.
Sally by day is a mousey, demure, orderly, bespectacled librarian who is transformed into a devilish, maniacal avenger when her strict code of behavior is broken by others. The transformation is visually emphasized by the dramatic and contrasting change in attire and appearance.
The story is is divided into eleven episodes on a feature packed two disc DVD set about a crazy, zany vigilante named Sally who attempts to make her locality a better place by eliminating those people who she perceives as interrupting her vision of an orderly society. "Rules are rules" says Sally. Anyone breaching the rules will have to face the unpleasant consequences of their actions. Parking in handicapped parking spot to putting the wrong filling into cookies can trigger off the wrath of Sally. Standards of behavior are enforced by her unconventional means. Sally certainly has a low tolerance threshold of code breaching. Retribution is usually swift and effective with no scope for argument from the person destined to be on the receiving end - only a jogger played by Nichola Fiore dares to face up to Sally. Once the wicked smile flashes across Sally's face then you can be certain that another victim is going to be added to the growing list of people who are going to have an unpleasant encounter with Sally. In addition, to the trademark chainsaw, Sally demonstrates that she is adept and versatile in her imaginative use of a range of other implements and materials to make her point as she proceeds on her maniacal missions. Sally has definitely not graduated from charm school.
As each episode is viewed, viewers will be left with a smile on their faces and looking forward to the next episode. As there are a lot of episodes (nearly four hours worth)that means there will be a lot of smiling! I am already looking forward to the DVD release of Chainsaw Sally Show Season Two and the flashing of the words 'It's Sally Time' on the screen once again.
The edition of the DVD set that I viewed contains two discs which included the following features in addition to the eleven episodes which average approx 20 mins each: Bonus film titled 'Grindhog Day', two behind the scenes featurettes, slide show, previews of Season Two, theme music video plus an introduction by Lloyd Kaufman (Toxic Avenger creator). Truly a value for money package of entertainment.