Best summary of this movie I've ever heard, "There's no plot to get in the way of the story."
Saw "Spookies" on 'The Last Drive-In' and I'm glad I did because the show explained why this mess of a disaster exists and knowing what went on behind the scenes of this movie makes it easier to enjoy. (kind of)
The original movie was fraught with problems due to an overbearing executive getting in the way. After most of the scenes were shot, the director quit.
A different director eventually came in and shot entirely new scenes with different actors and a different story in mind. Then the new and old scenes were cut together in an attempt to create a single 'coherent' movie.
Did they succeed? I guess that's up to the individual to decide.
While the movie itself is a mess, there's no mistaking the talent behind the special effects. Solid, well done practical effects are the only consistent thing about the movie.
This was fun to watch as an offering from a hosted horror show but I wouldn't have watched this movie otherwise.
Two stars and they both go to the effects artists.
Saw "Spookies" on 'The Last Drive-In' and I'm glad I did because the show explained why this mess of a disaster exists and knowing what went on behind the scenes of this movie makes it easier to enjoy. (kind of)
The original movie was fraught with problems due to an overbearing executive getting in the way. After most of the scenes were shot, the director quit.
A different director eventually came in and shot entirely new scenes with different actors and a different story in mind. Then the new and old scenes were cut together in an attempt to create a single 'coherent' movie.
Did they succeed? I guess that's up to the individual to decide.
While the movie itself is a mess, there's no mistaking the talent behind the special effects. Solid, well done practical effects are the only consistent thing about the movie.
This was fun to watch as an offering from a hosted horror show but I wouldn't have watched this movie otherwise.
Two stars and they both go to the effects artists.