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4.0 out of 5 stars
An Intriguing Tale of the Macabre, October 10, 2003
This review is from: Malatesta's Carnival of Blood (DVD)
You haven't seen anything quite like this before. Highly recommended for those who like their horror tinged with a little bit of camp. A product of the seventies, Malatesta's Carnival of Blood mixes trippy art direction and camera work with a truly ghoulish storyline. An odd assortment of spooky characters, including one played by Herve de Villechaize (of Fantasy Island fame), inhabits an old carnival with some dark secrets. The cinematography, obscure lighting, and an intense soundtrack contribute to the hypnotic, edgy feel of the movie. This is a real cult classic, weird, spooky and entertaining. As a plus, this DVD edition is very nicely designed and packaged, and features some amusingly grisly outtakes.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I've never had as much fun at a Carnival as I did here!, August 1, 2004
This review is from: Malatesta's Carnival of Blood (DVD)
How can anyone be so low on this movie? This 70's drive-in flick is a gem that easily earns its place in horror film history. With wide angle views and a moody color palette, this film achieves an original feel that to me borders on modern art. The atmosphere is oppressive and dreamlike and the accompanying experimental soundtrack manages to reinforce the spookiness of the picture. Admittedly, there is a shortage of gore, but if you take a look at the outtakes, you wont be disappointed. (My guess is they cut some of it out to achieve a 70's R rating.) At times the story is hard to follow but MCOB was fascinating enough to hold my attention. Also, while Herve Villechaize does make limited appearances, his stature along with his thick french accent add to the bizarre nature of what I'd say is essential viewing for horror film fans.
Based in a carnival inhabited by ghouls, freaks and cannibals. A "normal" family moves to town and the question throughout is 'will they make it out in time?'
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Makes no sense BUT I LOVE IT!!!, May 17, 2004
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This review is from: Malatesta's Carnival of Blood (DVD)
GENIUS bottom of the barrel cinema that marches to the beat of its own drummer. WHAT is going on in this movie...I dunno...but it sure was fun.
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