Nightbreed
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Movie Reviews of Nightbreed
Movie Review: Classic Barker
Summary: 5 Stars
I would say that this is easily Barker's most ambitious film. It was ignored upon initial release, but since then has become a cult favorite for horror fans and barker fiends alike.My favorite aspect of the movie is the wonderful make-up effects and creative creatures. The scenes are effectively visualized and graphic. The movie is like Tolkien or Lewis in the conception of an alternate world with bizarre beings and dwellings. Take this formula and miz in sadism, death, and the power of the supernatural and you get Nightbreed.
The performances are solid if only a little bland. I do really dig the fact that David Cronenberg plays the villain. He does so in a casual, calculated manner that sends chills down your spine.
The movie has some faults nad it really doesn't quite capture the Clive Barker ickiness of Say Hellraiser, or the depth of Lord of Illusions, but I wouldn't change a moment of it. The ideas are fantastic the visuals are astounding and the plot keeps me hooked. One of my favorite additions to my dvd collection.
Movie Review: "...it's something...natural..."
Summary: 5 Stars
You have no idea how great it was to finally see this spectacular movie come out on DVD. Clive Barker truly has done a terrific job once again. The only thing that disappoints me is the lack of extras. Personally, I would have liked to see more of history for the monsters individually. The porcuipine lady (I can't remember her name... something Suzi, I think), for example. She was my fave since I was a little kid. Another thing as a disappointment was there are no deleted scenes from the movie. The script contains many points, monsters, and backgrounds that the movie leaves out. I've given this movie 5 stars because it truly deserves it. It is an excellent production as a whole. But what would send it over the top would be the minor extras. Just as an example, if they went into as much detail with the monster's backgrounds as was done in "13 Ghosts", it would fuel the already blazing spectacle known as "Nightbreed".Movie Review: Eerie film with a comfortable feeling
Summary: 5 Stars
When Nightbreed first came out, I rented the straight to video piece because as a teenager I saw "cool looking monsters" on the cover. For a one night rental I watched the movie a dozen times. Not because of lack of understanding, but because it was a fasinating concept.Before the movie began, Clive Barker did an introduction with one statement that really sums up not just this movie, but many of his movies and books. He basically said that Midian was a place he wanted the viewer to feel strangly at home in.
A place of "freaks" and monsters. Creatures that have a taste for blood. Yet these creatures at some point or another in the movie change from the "monster in our childhood closests," to the "imaginery friend we introduced everyone to."
If you like horror, suspense and twisted endings, this is a film that should be in your movie collection.
Movie Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
Great movie, hillarious. I love the 80's movies and they are always good for a few laughs. This one had been reccommended to me and I love it! It's one of the cheesiest movies I have seen in awhile. Basic premise of the movie is the Nightbreed live in the cemetary, they are an ancient civilization that have been prosecuted for centuries and you can become one of them. The main character does just that and helps them fight against the redneck militia who are out to destroy them, led by a psychotic psychiatrist who wants to be one of them. A little bit of T&A due to the fact that it's an 80's 'horror' flick (not scary). But not so much as to offend or even turn on as it is just a guys immagination running rampant with female 'monsters' Definitely would reccommend to others.Movie Review: Clive Barker Raises More Hell...
Summary: 5 Stars
What else would you expect from Clive Barker? A weird and eerie story that co-stars horror vet director David Cronenberg that is almost 2 movies in one. Monsters, freaks, and other weirdos live outside a gated community because they don't belong. This area of the film reminds me of "Freaks." A serial killer is slashing his way through the big city, and everyone thinks its Craig Sheiffer because he is having nightmares HE is the killer. Cronenberg is his psychologist. With that kind of therapy, wouldn't you run away to hell? Based on the book "Cabal," this is a very wild horror movie that has finally made it to cult status. Lots of blood and gore, shocks, and a moral tale, even a love story. Its got it all!