The Slaughterhouse Massacre (2005)
Picture: C
Sound: B- Extras: D Main Program: C-
Shot on video of some kind, The Slaughterhouse Massacre
(2005) is yet another in a seemingly endless and tired series of would-be
slasher films wanting to capitalize shamelessly on the endless success of the
1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Over 30 years later, the attempts, even the recent remake, seem
remarkably bankrupt, but this one feels really thrown together.
A couple has sex in a slaughterhouse, and therefore they
must die… Though the supposed twist
here is that they are interrupted and assaulted badly. Years later, the guy wants revenge, so the
old adage applies. Too bad no new
ideas, good dialogue or anything resembling a memorable performance occurs. Instead, this is a cash-in cheapie that
Lion’s Gate hopes will pull in a few quick bucks. Unfortunately, it is extremely unambitious and even Lion’s Gate
has much better titles in the genre.
You have been warned.
The 1.85 X 1 image is letterboxed and has all kinds of
detail troubles, hazing and color inconsistency throughout. The image has limited rewatchability and is
a big disappointment. The Dolby Digital
2.0 Stereo actually has Pro Logic surrounds used to be loud so you do not
notice the bad script. Except for a few
trailers, there are no extras, as if there could be anything to add to this
mess. Save 90 minutes of your life and
try something else.
- Nicholas Sheffo
