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Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

From the world of Raimi and Campbell comes this mid 80's cult gem right out of DETROIT MICHIGAN!!! Where do I begin with this unique blend of war stories, gore, low budget style, insanity and action? Now as much as I like this movie, I know some may not get it and that is natural since b-movies or cult films tend to appeal to a limited but open minded audience. For those who are into this type of cinema, you came to the right place and it doesn't get much better than this movie. I think the most important aspect of this film is Sam Raimi's performance as the morbidly deranged Charles Manson like cult leader. Everything from his motions right down to classic lines such as "Don't you ever touch the sacrificial fluids... okey dokey" as he delivers it in the film will make you say this is the guy who directed Spider Man? It's a bold mixture of humor and instability. This film is also another example of low budget appeal and style that you can not reproduce so it is for sure a great campy film for its time. Now the filming location is credited as being shot at Bruce Campbell's old residence but no other locations are listed so it got me thinking that the war sequences and cabin shots may have been shot way out in the suburbs? Northville Tunnels would have been a great filming location for some of the scenes (those of you from the Detroit area will know what I am talking about). Also, fans of Evil Dead and low budget horror will really dig this flick. By all accounts, that acting is cheese and some of the effects are what you expect of a low budget film but this is why cult film enthusiast like us love these type of films.

I really enjoyed this movie. In fact, I believe it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. The sound mixing was excellent, along with the directing. kudos.

This DVD edition brings new life into an already great film. Scenes that were barely visible in the old VHS copies are now crystal clear. Be warned, however, that the audio commentary from co-writer Bruce Campbell and director Josh Becker, though occasionally insightful and consistently entertaining, does not give this film the credit it deserves. This is a very good film.

Never in my wildest dreams could I have envisioned this semi-obscure gem on DVD and yet, here it is. I've watched the VHS version of T.S.N.K.E. (sink-ee) at least 200 times all the way through, but my first DVD viewing was like experiencing a whole new T.S.N.K.E. Scenes that once looked suspiciously lit by car headlights have been transformed into scenes that are clearly lit by car headlights. The soundtrack has been given the digital restoration it deserves and the commentary track is just weird. To realize that at least two other people still acknowledge this film is really spooky. Somebody pinch me.

This is by far the best movie about a bloodthirsty cult hunted down by vigilante Vietnam vets I've ever seen. Ok well, it's the only one I've ever seen. You will watch this film more than once without a doubt.

This film is full of suprises. From the plot twists taking us from the jungles of Vietnam to the backwoods of Michigan, this film cant be beat. Some of the best acting youll find in the Raimi/Becker catalogue, this one cant be missed.

Please only buy this if you are a Bruce Campbell fan. Why? A Great 5-Star Commentary to a 1-Star Movie.

Bikers, satanic/psycho hippies and vengeful/trigger happy marines come together in a show stopping explosion of action. Sam Raimi and what looks like his buddies, some relatives, and next-door neighbors decided to make a movie, but because the director knew what he was doing and the musical score helped build some serious tension in all the action scenes, we have a masterpeice of mayhem here. The bad acting works for the film because everything is played straight. If they were going for a comedy it wouldn't have been anywhere near as hilarious as it turned out to be. The best peformance as the Manson type cult leader is Sam Raimi. Raimi's cult leader is a Goofy/Sadist making up all his own rituals. Thou Shalt not.. delivers many great bloody effects to make the movie even more fun.

There must be something in that Michigan water. It produces talent like Campbell, Raimi, Spiegel, and of course Josh Becker... Do the Great Lakes hold some secret of great cinematic wonder? Perhaps.

This is one of the coolest horror films of the 80's. Becker works with almost no budget to recreate the late 1960's. He takes you from the jungles of Vietnam to rural Michigan, and it ain't too bad. So what if the Viet Cong village looks like it was erected on a soccer field! That's the beauty of it. The story is cool and Raimi is great as the psychotic 'Mansonesque' cult leader. You can feel Becker's determination as you watch this film. Check out his other films Running Time and Lunatics: A Love Story (featuring the amazing Ted Raimi).

Vietnam Vets Vs. Charles Manson-like gang ! Some of those elements that are now part of the famous and beloved EVIL DEAD the trilogy are easily detected here.Great FX for a very low budget movie,insane ideas and stunts,great plot- of course it's not perfect,but if they had had more dough,it would have been.Watch this ! it is unbelievable.You will be pleased to have this great item in your video collection.