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The Rage (2007) (Unrated)

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

Independent horror in all its glory. I've seen alot of horror flicks and quite a few considered "A" flicks that sucked alot worse then this.This was a wild,fun,crazy ride of a movie! The acting was great from most of the cast ( a little weak from the kids in it )and the production values were suprisingly good. The special effects were over the top excellent for an independent movie and the editing and music was also solid. Overall this was a really good flick and I would recomend it to anyone that gets into independent horror. Some people have said it was only worth one star and all I have to say to that is you better just stick with your big budget duds and leave this for the down and dirty horror buffs.Kurtzman does it again!

From Robert Kurtzman, the director of "Wishmaster" & "Buried Alive" comes
a furiously fun, blood-drenched, zombie splatter-fest!!
The amount of gore in the first scene alone will leave any given gorehound in puddles of joy.
And the blood and mayhem doesn't stop there either.
In fact it doesn't let up at all!!
It just keeps getting crazier and crazier with each spilt drop.
Oftentimes pulling the crimson-soaked carpet right out from under you, and stomping on your chest.
Manic pace & magnificent gore and special effects abound, make this a must own for fans of the red stuff.

Sadly, I would have given this hyperactive bloodbath 5 stars
(because I enjoyed it so much),
but it definitely had it's obvious flaws.
The silliest of which,was the CGI/Puppet vultures.
They were retarded, but not in a bad way,
more in a nostalgic, campy kind of way.
And of course the acting was equally as terrible,
everyone was awful,.......everyone except Erin Brown.
(Who I am positively in love with!!)
(Easily the most beautiful woman in the western hemisphere)
Keep up the good work, love.

Exreme fun for fans of "Hatchet" & "Wrong Turn 2"
Seriously, for only $10 you can't go wrong.

MORAL OF THE STORY
When bathing in blood, remember to rinse & repeat

When you hear about special FX guru Robert Kurtzman helming a movie, it's not too shocking to see the finished product lacking in so many different areas. Being the director behind the fairly unmemorable horror films Wishmaster, and most recently Buried Alive, I(unlike some other reviewers) wasn't expecting very much... unfortunately I didn't even get that. The Rage tells the story of a "mad" scientist who is out for vengeance on a world that refused to release his cure for cancer(by killing everyone... makes sense right?). He creates a virus that turns any human infected with it into a bloodthirsty raging maniac, however he makes one minor miscalculation when it begins infecting vultures that have fed on the contaminated remains of the dead... now all living creatures can catch "the rage." Enter a group of teens who spend their time popping Extacy, having threesomes, watching a band called Mushroomhead out in the woods, and being HORRIBLE actors, all before being attacked by the aforementioned rabid vultures... I guarantee you'll be begging for their deaths within 3 minutes of being introduced to them. In fact, I'd argue that this may be the most obnoxious bunch of "victims" put on screen since, well... maybe ever?! I mean this group is worse than a truckload of wheelchair ridden Franklins from the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Now you might be wondering, "who cares as long as they die slow and gruesome deaths." And you'd be right in that theory, but here's yet another major flaw this film suffers from... death by CGI! For a special FX guru, Robert Kurtzman seems to have forgotten the cardinal rule of low-budget horror, if you can't afford it, keep it off screen(or completely out of the film). Here the vultures are a laughable mess, created with the worst computer animation you're likely to ever see AND stupid looking sock puppets for the all-to-often close ups. Oh and did I mention that they show up... A LOT. But that's not it either, we also get computer generated flames, bus crashes, explosions, and even blood splatter effects... again, Robert you know better(at least you should)! Even a guest appearence from Phantasm's own Reggie Bannister comes off flat and forced. Underneath it all, The Rage does provide a few decent moments of authentic splattery goodness, but there are so many movies that do it better that it's hard to recommend anyone wasting there time with this instead. Wow, what a bad movie, so bad that it could almost be good(almost!) because of the laughs provided when combined with friends and alcohol(lots of alcohol)... don't even think about trying it sober though!

The Rage (Robert Kurtzman, 2007)

Misty Mundae is in this movie. And if you find that reason enough to check it out, then by all means don't let me stop you. If you value anything else having to do with the wonderful world of film, however, you're setting yourself up for an hour and a half of disappointment. A ludicrous script, terrible gore effects, and a bunch of mangy-looking vultures do not a horror movie make. I'm not entirely sure, but this might actually be worse than Flu Bird Horror.

Plot: bunch of kids stumble into area where evil mutant vultures are transmitting nasty virus. That's pretty much it. There's some interpersonal stuff that's meant to inspire tension. There is, of course, a mad scientist in the middle of nowhere. And there's a cameo from Reggie Bannister, which is, of course, the best part of this.

All that said, The Rage is watchable, in a train-wreck sort of way; it's stupid and cheesy and kind of fun. And, of course, there's no denying the attraction of Ms. Mundae. Don't get me wrong, you'll still regret spending an hour and a half of your life on this, but you'll at least end up wondering how it went by so fast. **

With all of the cheap horror flicks emerging from independant film companies today, it can be quite difficult to seperate the gems from the trash. When I first heard about "The Rage", I must admit that my expectations for the film were not exactly high. In spite of the fact that emenient soundscape band Midnight Syndicate was composing the soundtrack.

Oddly enough, however, there was this nagging thought in my mind that implored me to give the film a chance. And when it finally arrived on dvd, I decided to purchase it.

Now, there are very few horror movies that have been able to grab me and never let me go in the past. This film is one of them. "The Rage" is simply put, one of the grandest and goriest splatter films in the annals of horror cinema.

Fans of the macabre who purchase this dvd will not be disappointed. But for those who say otherwise; it would be smart not to upset Dr.V ;)

After reading mostly positive reviews from reputable horror websites, i ordered this online (i'm in Australia). What a waste of money. You gotta respect enthusiasm from Kurtzman and Co...but i wouldn't recommend this for more than a one-off rental etc . I wasn't expecting Oscar worthy acting or dialogue, but some of the acting and lines are utterly terrible, and some of the camerawork very amatuer. I felt like i was watching a Sci Fi production. The characters weren't interesting at all and the actors themselves weren't much better (sorry to say). So that leaves us the gore and effects - the gore was for the most part lots of fun although for an unrated cut nowhere near as gory as i'd have expected, however the CG was really bad - esp the vultures and the 'forest' backgrounds used inside the RV. I grew up on 80's shlock and low budget films which i'm sure this is meant to be a homage to, but it just didn't cut the mustard for me. You CAN have a low budget film with good actors and dialogue. The only actors who even looked like they were having fun was veterans Bannister & Dividof - who chews up every scene he's in. If it wasn't for him this would be a total loss for me. Shame Kurtzman didn't have more of a budget as it'd be fun to see what he can do given more to work with - just next time find actors who can act and at the very least are fun to watch until they get picked off!

So just goes to prove you should never buy blind based on reviewers..

If you are a fan of the more splattery film experience, then THE RAGE is the perfect pick! Filled w/ nearly non-stop gooshy action, including flesh-devouring, mutant maniacs! Axes, hammers, and screwdrivers stuck in various craniums! Mad science! Flocks of hideous, puppet / CGI turkey vultures! And a raving, raging Reggie Bannister (PHANTASM)! A secret serum turns normal, law abiding citizens into slobbering, gore-crazed insaniacs! This one's right up there w/ RE-ANIMATOR, UNDEAD, DEAD ALIVE, and other sloshing classics! Enjoy...

I loved every second of it...non-stop thrills, chills, blood, guts, gore and more! Raw meat, splatter, head-splitting horror that meets the needs of true hor-gore fans. Where has this gem been hidden? With all of the trash out there, this one rises above 80% of them. It begins with one helluva thrill ride...and never lets go. Great special effects...and the title (Rage) couldn't be more fitting. It's a combination of "Jurassic Park", "The Birds", and "Night of the Living Dead"...all neatly packaged into a no-holds-barred bloodfest. No one is spared...men, women, children and species of terror. It's eye-plucking...leech sucking...body part (apart!)...devouring horror at its best! DON'T MISS IT! This film defines the true meaning of a horror fan. ALL FIVE STARS! Wish I could have seen it on the BIG screen!

It's quite a challenge to describe just how bad this film is. And I don't mean bad in a good way, but bad as in dire, dismal, hopeless and pathetic. I see from other reviews that some people really do like it. Fair enough, each to their own and all that, but everything about this film leaves me bored. Very weak 'story', desperate acting, gormless script, unconvincing gore. I had no interest in the characters and would have happily seen them all nuked after 30 minutes of this dross. Sorry fans, but I think with a bit of effort, planning and a budget of £25 you could do better yourselves.

This was absolutely brilliant. It's obvious that robert Kurtzman et al. were paying respect to the film from the past that influenced them. From other sources, finding out that the total budget was well under $1,000,000 makes their accomplishment all the more astounding. I very much enjoyed this film, which moved along at an amazing pace, and am looking forward to the next project to come out of Precinct 13.