Product Details

• Actors: Priscilla Barnes, Corey Haim, Charles Fleischer, Brian Gaskill, Carrie Stevens
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Razor Digital Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: May 25, 2004
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001LJCU2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,240 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Backlot Murders" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Horror/Comedy that actually works!, May 7, 2004

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Gary Young (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back Lot Murders (DVD)

In spite of its generic title, "The Backlot Murders" turns out to be a pleasant surprise. It's an often hilarious film that pokes fun at traditional slasher films while serving up some chills on its own.
Through some fortunate circumstances a down on its luck rock band(featuring former teen heartthrob Corey Haim as the guitarist) gets to film its first video on the Universal Studios back lot. The video's director is played by the scene stealing Charles Fleischer, who is so hilarious in this role it's a wonder he doesn't get more work. Some of his lines(particularly in his scenes with Priscilla Barnes, as the band's manager) had me laughing out loud.
Soon, the band and the video crew start getting bumped off by a masked killer. Is it the band's former bass player, who was unceremoniously dumped shortly before they landed their big break? Maybe... I'm not telling.
"The Backlot Murders" is a welcome change of pace over other slasher films with a similar premise that take themselves too seriously. If you're looking for a slice 'n dice bloodbath, look elsewhere. If you're looking for an entertaining horror/comedy, then look no further. "The Backlot Murders" delivers.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars campy horror comedy--never tries to be serious, August 18, 2006

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Daniel W. Kelly (NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Backlot Murders (DVD)

This hysterical slasher makes you laugh out loud, and dedicated horror fans will even enjoy picking out some of the camera setups that are mimicking murder scenes from other films. Priscilla Barnes alone is reason to see this film--better comedy than anything she ever did on Three's Company. And teaming her with Charles Fleischer as a gay rock video director was brilliant. They steal the show. And shockingly, the murders seem really routine and standard throughout the film, but all of a sudden, at the end, we get a couple of harsh hardcore killings! To add to the fun, the guys and girls all play it up as ditsy pretty people just waiting to become victims...this one is great for party viewing.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Corny Fun!, February 4, 2005

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MovieFreak118 "tjd0118" (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Backlot Murders (DVD)

This Movie is one of the best straight-to-video horror movies I have ever seen! I especially loved the part of having Priscialla Barnes in it! She was great in this film! The ending wasn't that shocking was sort of. The idea of this film was great! Most of the acting sucked but it was still an enjoyable film! Funny and Scary At Times! A Highly Enjoyable Film if you don't take it too seriously!