cutthroatc Reviews

Red Zone (2003)

Great Indie film!!

[9/10 · 6 October 2006]

I feel the artwork for this DVD does not give this film justice. Don't get me wrong, the artwork for the DVD is cool but if you look at the other versions of the posters and art work for when the film was called Pledge of Allegiance gives you a MUCH better idea of what you are in for. That said I think the film is GREAT. Cast if great, loctions are great, the look of the film is great and refreshing in a way. I really hope people check this film out. They'll love it!

I think it is really great to see a little film like this made in an environment of cheap straight to video and mega productions. All too often great stories and film-making get lost in the crowd. So often films like this get lost because they don;t have enough press or flashy special effects. When what really matters is a great story and film-making. I hope to see more from these guys!

The Red Skulls (2005 Video)

Gangs, Mutants, Blood....it has them all and more

[10/10 · 21 April 2006]

Rarely do I find a film that successfully combines low budget and horror to be fully entertaining. Funny, yes. Boring, sometimes. But almost never genuinely entertaining. The Red Skulls accomplished this. Now, I am not claiming it is to be put up next to the next Mission Impossible in quality. Heck not even the Devils Rejects or more aptly The Warriors. BUT for what this film set out to be, an entertaining low budget horror film that goes beyond what most expect out of this genre, it passed with flying colors. The effects are a huge leap forward than many I have seen in other films of this level and especially compared to those of this companies previous works. The technical quality is also a big step forward from what you might expect. The writing is also pretty good. The acting, as is to be expected, does sag as well as soar but overall it's not that bad. Bottom line this film DESERVES attention and at least an initial viewing if not several. If you like low budget horror this is definitely for you. If you like gang movies check this out. And if you like seeing an indie film group truly at work trying to entertain the world watch this film!!!