5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
"All Over the Place", October 20, 2010
This review is from: Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood (DVD)
I thought this would be a good addition to my fairy tale collection, especially since I use a combination of text and film in my classes. This is a major dissapointment, not to mention a waste of money. We don't know if we're watching a film about werewolves or a really "cheezy" attempt at soft-porn (an attempt). In short, this has little to do with Red Riding Hood. The audio is poor, and the acting is even worse! Still, a good example of low, low budget cinema...
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very interesting adult fairy tale, October 31, 2009
This review is from: Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood (DVD)
Rotkappchen The Blood of Red Riding Hood is a film inspired by a classic fairy tale (Red Ridding Hood) and is based in a modern day society. Rose (Stefanie Geils), a 17 year old German student moved to America to live with her grandmother because Rose's mother thought that it would be a good idea. She appeared unsure about how she would fit into her new school and withdrew into a book of fairy tales which sparked her imagination into a world that seemed colorful.
She made a new friend in school name Summer (Sativa Verte) who encouraged Rose to pursue her interest in Nick (Phil Gibson), the most popular boy in school. With the help of Summer, Rose transformed herself from a homely looking young woman to a sexier look. Rose thought that Nick was good for her, and gave into her sexual desires.
Unknown to Rose, Summer and the rest of the town, Nick hid a secret that shocked them all and ignited a series of gruesome and mysterious murders in their once quiet town. Nick's ex-girl friend didn't like that Nick and Rose had become close and decided to take revenge out on her.
Rose saw herself as Red Riding Hood as she withdrew into her book of fairy tales to avoid conflict and uncertainty. In the end, she was forced to confront "the wolf" and her fears of what lingered in the woods; she was left asking herself, "What would Red Riding Hood do?"
The acting is pretty good. The film's cinematography is beyond excellent and is in both black and white and also color. Although the majority of the film is in black in white, you find that Rose's character seemed to be obsessed with wearing red and everything that is red in the film is actually in color instead of black and white. A world in black and white with highlights of the color red is quite interesting especially for the theme (the blood of Red Riding Hood).
What stood out about the film are the artistic and creative aspects that explode on the screen into a film that is not your ordinary horror film about horny teens. You will find a film that is of high quality with an interesting story line and plot. Nudity and sexual intimacy is shown in the film but nothing that is overly offensive.
This is a terrific erotic fantasy to watch and enjoy - inspired by fairy tales; this is what adult fairy tale are made of.
Natasha Brooks, Editor-in-Chief,
Bare Back Magazine
Fairy Tales Can Come True: The Very Best Erotic Fairy Tales
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Erotic Classic, October 23, 2010
This review is from: Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood (DVD)
Not all fairy tales are for children, indeed! What many people are not aware of is that classic fairy tales like 'Red Riding Hood" were conceived for adults. Not only that but they often had adult themes. Thankfully, 'Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood' does not shy away from the sexual themes in the story. The film addresses the coming of age theme head on, so if you are easily offended by sex and nudity, this is not for you. I wish more movies were not so shy about sex. But I digress. On the other hand, if you appreciate a different take on a classic fairy tale, this film is highly recommended. Beautiful women, great scenery and splendid cinematography.
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