Rating: 8/10.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Otis (2008)
Last House on the Left goes to prom! Otis takes a few borrowed ideas and creates an original torture-porn dark comedy. Otis is getting ready for 'prom' with his fifth 'Kim,' but she had better do as she says or he'll tighten her shackles and crank up the electricity! After their daughter escapes her kidnapper, her parents plan their revenge.. Plenty of smart humor and exceptional performances, particularly that of Otis. The film isnt without its flaws, with an annoying FBI agent and struggles with pacing, but for an Indie horror effort it comes highly recommended as one of the best for 2008!
Rating: 8/10.
Rating: 8/10.
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I've seen this available on Netflix Instant Viewing the past few nights and have wondered about it. After reading your review, I just might watch it!
ReplyDeleteYou said it had some borrowed ideas. Could you elaborate on which movies it borrows from?
It definitely takes generously from The Virgin Spring and Last House on the Left, with the deranged killer kidnapping and torturing young women, the lead escaping and returning home, then the parents seeking revenge, but the set design and torture aspects reflect the current torture-porn trend with movies like Saw and Hostel easily coming to mind. It still differentiates itself enough to be engaging and unique due to the smart wit and satire.
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