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Actor: Christien Tinsley, Haley Joel, Karin Anna Cheung, Matt McCoy, Natalie CompagnoBrand: Fox
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 94 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-10-03
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
Movie Reviews of Abominable
Movie Review: Fun, inventive, solidly-crafted thriller!
Summary: 5 Stars
Those who have taken the time to skim through my other reviews here should already know the complete and total disdain I harbor towards 2003's "Sasquatch." Let me just say, Ryan Schifrin's "Abominable" is everything that snoozer wasn't and yet should have been.
When this particular movie initially debuted on the SCI-FI Channel, it was rated the #1 telecast in SCI-FI's Top Ten programs for the week. And for good reason. "Abominable," Schifrin's first film, provides all the nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat thrills fans of this genre live for. This official DVD edition restores the film to its full uncensored glory, re-instating the gore that was considered too graphic by the network.
Brilliantly combining elements of Hitchcock's "Rear Window" and Twilight Zone's "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," this endeavor details what unfolds when a murderous sasquatch embarks on a rampage in a remote forest community. Matt McCoy is perfectly cast in the role of Preston Rogers, a paraplegic who, in lingering grief over the loss of his wife, retires to the beckoning solace of his summer chalet. Once there, he becomes preoccupied with a jeep-load of spritely college coeds who have settled into the neighboring cabin. What he doesn't anticipate, however, is the sudden and shocking arrival of a beast immortalized in legend, Bigfoot. The shadowy creature is stalking the girls, gruesomely dispatching them one at a time, while a helpless Preston observes in stark unrivaled terror.
Along for the ride in supporting cameos are Jeffrey Combs, Dee Wallace-Stone(who I, personally, am glad to see is still working), and the ever-entertaining Lance Henriksen. The late Paul Gleason, fondly remembered by me in such films as "Die Hard" and "The Breakfast Club," even makes an amusing appearance as the hard-nosed, skeptical town sheriff.
Much has been communicated within varying circles about the creature's odd appearance here. Having never honestly seen a genuine flesh and blood sasquatch in my entire life, I can't begin to speculate over just how accurate this specific portrayal may or not be. While certainly bizarre, in terms of its freakish facial construction, I have to say the overall effect is still quite formidable. Stuntman, Mike Deak, who excels in these physical roles, manages to pull off the presence of the monster with great care and genuine menace. Be aware that his Bigfoot is not the cuddly teddy-bear we all shed a tear for in "Harry and the Hendersons." Think more along the lines of "Jaws With Claws."
Ultimately, I would have to say beyond a doubt, that I really was surprised by every last frame of this production. Ryan Schifrin has an eye for artistic detail that is unmatched by most other bigger-named directors. His enthusiasm for this film, specifically, exudes in sheer volumes throughout the accompanying featurette. He had his hands on every aspect of the project, from the location scouting to the overall appearance of the titular monster. It is for that reason, alone, that I strongly recommend this release. It's not high art, nor was it ever intended as such. It's a horror film in the classic mold, brought forth in a style I would actually like to see more directors employ.
Do not pass this one up!
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