A few thoughts: I really enjoy the campiness of a lot of '80s and '90s Stephen King horror adaptations, and while I wouldn't quite put this on the same level as the killer washing machine movie 'The Mangler', it does stand as one of the more entertaining ones. As usual, the Maine accents are strong with this one, with Steven Macht in particular standing out as the most committed to hamming it up in that department... and everywhere else, for that matter. He's tons of fun as Warwick, an insidious and violent boss who treats his workers like a prison warden treats inmates. Also, there's a small performance by Brad Dourif, whose twitchy weirdness is never to be overlooked. In just a few small scenes he leaves a strong impression and is one of the best things about the movie. The set design is nice and grubby, and the way they shot the film really showcased it well. I like this movie, and I also feel the practical effects deserve a mention -- they were pretty awesome. It's messy and simple, but it works, and manages to be pretty entertaining.
Fans of Stephen King, particularly of 'The Mangler'. It's not a masterpiece, but a pretty fun movie.
My grade: C+
No comments:
Post a Comment