UHM - Review - Cemetery Gates

Kismet Entertainment, the group behind Dog Soldiers and Boo!, now brings us Cemetery Gates, a film that was finished years ago and is finally getting the DVD treatment May 30th 2006. Special FX guru Roy Knyrim makes his directorial debut with this film. I didn't know what to expect from this, but I have to say that what I got wasn't half bad. Although the creature is pretty dumb (it was obviously just someone in an oversized rat-looking costume), the humor, and gore made up for it. The storyline isn't anything we haven't seen before -- a genetically altered creature (Tasmanian devil) is let loose into the woods and chomps down on any passer-byers, especially our leads who just so happen to be a group of young wannabe filmmakers. This movie is clearly made for horror fans, and the dimwitted blonde, horny pot-smokin' guys, and cheesy B-movie creature is just further proof.

When it came down to the kills, they spared no expense in the blood department, because we get buckets worth, leading it to be a bit excessive, but what gore-fiend (like myself) wouldn't like it? Much like any low-budget horror film, the acting isn't all that great, and packing it with at least one familiar face (Reggie Bannister) is normally a failed attempt at making up for everything else that's lacking. Sadly, we don't see a lot of action from our shot-gun toting Reggie Bannister (whom plays one of the scientists hunting down the creature), but the bodycount and gory deaths were a nice trade-off. Speaking of Reggie, is this guy a vampire or something? He looks as he did 20 years ago!

OVERALL

This movie is not to be taken seriously, as it's a clear nod to old-school creature flicks. Loaded with plenty blood and guts to please the avid gore-fiend, this film is sure to deliver the entertainment that any horror fan could ask for -- from the dumb blonde who shows her tits, to the buckets of blood poured after each death. Worth a rent if you're looking for a fun no-brainer cheese-flick.

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Posted 249 days ago

i love b movie monster flicks and apart from the gore and at times the creature looking half descent thats it . the acting is crap tand i mean crap the characters are annoying the only funny thing is i spent my cash on watching this if you want a superior monster flick check out abominable score 4/10 for the gore

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