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Post by Spooky Papa on Oct 26, 2005 23:49:58 GMT -5
I'm just curious to know whether anyone else found Hooper's film Eaten Alive (AKA Death Trap, Horror Hotel, Horror Hotel Massacre, Legend of the Bayou, Murder on the Bayou, Starlight Slaughter) to be so bad it's good. It is one of those horror flicks I have enjoyed over the years, yet I'm not certain as to why.
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Post by Leatherfacette on Nov 1, 2005 8:35:21 GMT -5
It is one of those horror flicks I have enjoyed over the years, yet I'm not certain as to why. I think the term you're searching for is "endearingly cheesy". I honestly can't remember whether or not I've seen Eaten Alive, but I've seen a lot of horror flicks that fall into the endearingly cheesy category. Problem is, they just don't make 'em like they used to. In fact, the most recently released (and recently watched) film I've seen that falls into that category is Jeepers Creepers. Then again, I would never have guessed that it was made in 2001 if it hadn't been for the cinematography, but it certainly reeked of cheese.  I'll have to look for a reasonably priced copy of Eaten Alive next time I'm in the mood to buy horror flicks. Sadly, I missed my annual horror marathon yesterday, so I've still got a stack of DVDs to watch before I buy more. |
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Post by MrSawyer on Nov 1, 2005 13:15:57 GMT -5
I've never seen this one. I'll have to check it out sometime.
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Post by Spooky Papa on Nov 9, 2005 0:20:13 GMT -5
Please do, Mr Sawyer, but do make sure it is on the cheap. Parting with too many hard earned dollars may spoil the "Eaten Alive" experience.
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Post by Spooky Papa on Nov 9, 2005 0:30:49 GMT -5
It is one of those horror flicks I have enjoyed over the years, yet I'm not certain as to why. I think the term you're searching for is "endearingly cheesy". I honestly can't remember whether or not I've seen Eaten Alive, but I've seen a lot of horror flicks that fall into the endearingly cheesy category. Problem is, they just don't make 'em like they used to. In fact, the most recently released (and recently watched) film I've seen that falls into that category is Jeepers Creepers. Then again, I would never have guessed that it was made in 2001 if it hadn't been for the cinematography, but it certainly reeked of cheese. I'll have to look for a reasonably priced copy of Eaten Alive next time I'm in the mood to buy horror flicks. Sadly, I missed my annual horror marathon yesterday, so I've still got a stack of DVDs to watch before I buy more. You're right, there is something "endearingly cheesy" about Jeepers Creepers...can't say the same for the sequel. As for Eaten Alive, I think that "guilty pleasure" may more aptly describe this incoherently stupid and ugly little film. I think what intrigues me most about this B-flick is that it was Hooper's project three years after his classic TCM. Talk about regressing. Had the premise of a lunatic living in a swamp been a precursor to the family of lunatics living off the beaten path in Texas...the world might have made that much more sense to me. As truly awful as Eaten Alive is, it does possess the nightmarish quality reminiscent of...lets say a childhood fever dream. I suppose some really spicy curry before bed could also evoke a similar mental response.  I really try not to analyse this movie too hard after watching it. Mulling this one over with a clear head might make me recant my confession of having been entertained. I certainly can't be sure whether you will enjoy it or not, but should morbid curiosity get the best of you...bargain bin prices are the route to go. It is a worthwhile investment just to see who shows up in the cast (a few of which managed to salvage their careers). By the way, hope you managed a belated horror movie marathon. |
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Post by roadkill on Sept 23, 2006 8:06:05 GMT -5
High aspirations meet low budget in a film that's more miss than hit, for me. The opening line "My name's Buck and I love to..." has been appropriated by Tarantino in one of his films though, so clearly he has a soft spot for it.
Watching this, I did wonder whether TCM was a fluke as the deft hand he displayed in his seminal horror is nowhere to be seen here.
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Post by MrSawyer on Oct 6, 2006 16:40:44 GMT -5
I rented this movie and I really liked it. Great cast, and has the same kinda look TCM has. I'm currently waiting for the new DVD version to come out from Dark Sky Films. It's a fun movie to watch, it's even got Robert Englund in it. I highly recommend this movie.
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Post by roadkill on Oct 10, 2006 6:50:33 GMT -5
Looks like TCM how, exactly? Deathtrap was clearly shot on a set, there's barely any attempt to disguise this.
I don't think having Robert Englund in it is a selling point for any horror film.
What do Dark Sky plan to do with the film?
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Post by MrSawyer on Oct 17, 2006 18:53:37 GMT -5
It just think it has the same low budget look like TCM does. Just really dark and creepy looking. Robert Englund is quite a horror icon in my book. He's the only guy to play Freddy Kruger. In this movie he was a sex crazed maniac lol. Dark Sky is supposed to release it with extras and stuff. The DVD got delayed though, so no telling when it will come out now.
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