Slaughter (2009)

Sadly Over-hyped

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

After reading the description and watching the trailer, I thought to myself, "This sounds like a good idea for a movie." The plot seemed strong, the actresses were good looking with nice bods (of course for a horror movie), and I thought that blood and gore were in my future. NOPE! It moved very, very, very (repeating) slow. Not only did the plot drag forever, they didn't even make up for it by giving you the gratuitous nice rack shot. WTF! And all that blood and gore I was looking forward too, were nothing more than quick kills and tiny splatters (the only exception being the tooth pulling scene). In one scene the chick had blood splatter all over her face, and in the next scene it was completely gone, like nothing had happened. I also love how the 125 pound female can choke out the muscular dude like it's no big deal (not even a little fight). Good concept, decent acting, but overall, A COLOSSAL SWING AND MISS!!!

Slaughter is a film about lies, deceptions, misleads and throwing people off the right track. The very name is misleading, making one think they're about to see nothing more than gore, severed organs and blood. Instead - Slaughter pleasantly surprises the audience with some well thought of and executed ideas and screen writing.Slaughter is what one would call a "slow pace" film. The first little under hour is nothing like the final 30 minutes or so. At first the audience is told a nice story about new beginnings, new friendship bonds and how people cope with their traumatic pasts. Almost an after-school special, with some occasional suspicions of foul play and murder. Then? All hell breaks loose.The twist towards the 2nd part and ending is multiplied by the twist in the film's general mood. The reassuring sensation that once the scary part is over the ending will be comforting - is soon replaced by the gruesome and shocking reality.This new kind of Slasher-murderer is innovative and intense, and the twist is very well thought of. Very nicely done by screenwriter and director Stewart Hopewell. The soundtrack is also very good and used very well during the film, especially in the end.This film isn't one of those that one finishes watching with a good feeling. An excellent embodiment of Horror, as the opposite of "American Hollywood" films.Horror fans will enjoy this, hopefully as much as I did!

This is a really solid entry in the after dark library inspired by a true story. The film centers on a young woman running from her abusive past and settles down with a new girl she meets on her family farm. But suspicious events begin to take place and disturbing family secrets are revealed culminating to a truly nightmarish outcome. Slaughter feels a little lifetime movieish at times but it really does excel the standard clichés of its storyline. The film feels intimate almost to the point that I'm not sure that I'd wanna meet Stewart Hopewell. It rides the same line of suspense as the strangers but delivering a little more bang for your buck. It's slightly slow moving but suspenseful and the performances are believable. It really is a little gem more of a psychological thriller than a straight out horror film the film will surely leave you creeped out when it's far over.

The past 8 films to die for have been mostly hit and miss, with some being amazing and others just painful. This one is a definite hit. With its artistic opening and very slow build up it creates tension through confusion. Forcing the viewer to constantly say "Wait what?" Despite the plethora of gorgeous women through out the film none are exploited to entertain the male audience. Which is a nice change from most horror movies, though it still has the classic bath scene, which apparently every horror movie has to have.The location and sets are wonderful, adding to the atmosphere of a beautiful yet lonely farm. Art scattered though out the film is amazingly top notch, giving even more eye candy and depth to the overall film.The DVD is a for sure buy having a lovely making of which had us all laughing, and the Miss Horrorfeast webisodes were surprisingly entertaining, and even had me jump out of my seat.The actors were all visually appropriate, however the acting was not very convincing. Though a lack of acting abilities isn't always a bad thing in most horror movies, seeing as how that was the only entertaining factor in "My Bloody Valentine" which was also quite an eye sore. However one actor did stand out, the young boy. He stole every scene he was in.The climax is very satisfying taking all the build up and finally rewarding the viewer for following along. The movie overall was very entertaining and very suspenseful, not overly gory like you'd think from a title like Slaughter.