Grizzly
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Movie Reviews of Grizzly
Movie Review: Grizzly
Summary: 5 Stars
Great movie but you have to keep in mind it's a classic. The scary scenes weren't as high tech then as they are now. A must have for a movie collector.Movie Review: Grizzly
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie scared me to death when it first came out but since I love horror movies I had to have this one for my own.Movie Review: Grizzly
Summary: 5 Stars
Loved to be scared by ususally very bad acting actors plus whatever the monster that was then and there.Movie Review: FINALLY---The Wait Is Over!!
Summary: 4 Stars
The ONLY reason I give this film 4 (instead of 5) stars, IS the fact that it is indeed a JAWS-copycat, (called "CLAWS" by some), released one year after the Spielberg smash hit; the similarities run parallel throught the flick:
1) killer shark / killer bear
2) beach resort / camping park
3) bathers killed / campers killed
4) sheriff wants the beach closed / chief ranger wants park closed
5) mayor wants money flow / park owner wants money flow
6) Amity recruits salty fisherman / park recruits naturalist
...and I'm sure the list is longer, but DO NOT let that deter your purchase!! Because even though GRIZZLY may be considered a "rip-off" by some, it may well be the BEST rip-off of its kind! I saw the film at its opening waaay back in 1976, and fell in love with it instantly---beginning with the terrific aerial helicopter shots and unforgetably sweeping Robert Ragland theme accompanying the opening credits, and featuring the talents of camera-friendly actors Christopher George and Richard Jaeckel, I was hooked on this film. When it was released onto home video in the early 80's, I think I wore my VHS tape out. (Films always seem to "work" when you cast likeable actors portraying likeable characters.)
Without making myself sound like I was one of the film's investors, I've always been amazed by the amount of people who have trashed GRIZZLY, with such terms as "shlock," "bottom-of-the-barrel," "Grade-Z," etc. GRIZZLY marked the sixth film for director William Girdler (1947-1978), whose previous works include "ASYLUM OF SATAN" and "THREE ON A MEATHOOK," two early 70's drive-in pieces of...yes, "shlock,"--which is probably why GRIZZLY is not highly regarded. BUT this film IS a highly marked improvement, showcasing the director's talent for mainstream cinema--finally with a decent budget to work with and beautiful (Kentucky) scenery to film against (not to again mention screen notables). The film made for a fun night at the movie theatre in 1976--pure and simple, and will prove itself to be a fun night in your living room in 2006!
--I've refused to purchase the OTHER dvd of GRIZZLY that's been available for several years (and is now curiously out-of-print), simply due to its poor transfer reviews--the bargain basement company released it in FULLscreen (GRIZZLY was shot in 70mm / aka 2.35:1), and not even presented with panning and scanning!
I honestly didn't think GRIZZLY would EVER be decently released onto DVD...having assumed you need director/studio participation for the product...and, considering the facts that the director and its two major stars are deceased, the company (Film Ventures International) since dissolved, and executive-producer/embezzler Eddie Montoro in hiding in South America, I was NOT very optimistic about GRIZZLY ever making its way to DVD.
When the news came out that Media Blasters/Shriek Show was releasing "GRIZZLY," my order was placed without even blinking an eye!! I've not once been disappointed with their transfer work, and am sure that they will be giving GRIZZLY the full-blown treatment that it finally deserves after all these years.
Movie Review: Slash! Chomp! Roarrr!!...
Summary: 4 Stars
I remember when GRIZZLY came out back in '76. Everyone called it a JAWS rip-off. Now, while that is probably true, JAWS itself is actually just one movie in a long line of "nature strikes back" movies. Starting w/ WILLARD (the rat movie) and it's sequel BEN, hollywood fell in love w/ the idea of animals gone homicidal! Remember FROGS? SQUIRM? BUG? PHASE 4? THE SWARM? RATTLERS?? How about PIRANHA or TENTACLES? Yep, the '70s were awash in killer animal movies! I do consider JAWS to be the best example, but GRIZZLY was one of the better ones. You know the basic plot already. Big forest + big bear + hikers / campers = big bloodbath. Christopher George (Pieces) is Kelly, the tough park ranger. Andrew Prine (Crypt Of The Living Dead) is Don, the local chopper pilot. Richard Jaeckel (The Dark) is Scott, the kooky naturalist. Together, they must track down and neutralize the beast before it eats anymore tourists. The griz itself was played by an 11' trained bear named Teddy. Ted has a stand-in for the bearhug shots (a guy in a fuzzy suit). The attack scenes aren't bad, with arms flying off, horses heads lopped, faces torn open, etc. I recommend this one for any / all "animal revenge" fans (like me). P.S.- Check out Girdler's DAY OF THE ANIMALS (aka: SOMETHING IS OUT THERE) too!...