Customer Reviews

The Willies [VHS]

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This movie is just plain fun. I saw it when I was about 13 years old, and I still remember all the stories. Its not going to scare you to death, its not going to win any awards, and it doesn't dazle you with special effects. What does it do? It will give you a fun ride while watching it, and you'll probably agree its a memorable flick.

So if you want a fun movie that has a "ghost stories in the backyard" type of plot, then I suggest you grab a copy of The Willies.

Before you had the classic Nickeloden show, Are You Afraid of The Dark, there was The Willies. The movie starts off with a few gross urban legends the woman who finds a rat in her fried chicken bucket and an exploding poodle. The main titles haven't hit yet and this movie looks promising. The first story was pretty good but the second story sucked. It was slow paced, boring, poor acting, and a story that really goes nowhere. The end to the film was a surprise but after seeing the second story, I was bored.

Overall, a decent film but nothing that i'd call a classic. They have two versions of this movie and one includes a scary sounds cd. They are the same price so you might as well get the bonus cd.

This is a hidden gem. I saw this movie when i was a kid after reading a promotional comic book in the video store. I watched the movie and fell in love with it. It reminded me of when I used to tell creepy stories to my friends. Granted this movie will not win any awards it will be enjoyable to watche. It's a good movie to watch when you are feeling nostalgic. So just give it a chance.

Cute and funny. Great for a 9 year old who loves spooky stories but not one's that are too scary. We enjoyed the watching it very much.

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I grew up watching this movie when I was younger so I was even more excited to see it transfered to DVD! However, the transfer is extremely poor and glitchy. It is still watchable but very annoying to deal with. I'm not sure if it was just my copy or if they were all transfered like this.

The DVD was transfered by Platinum Disc but would have most likely been transfered much better if it was Anchor Bay. All in all, 3 stars, mainly because it's a great DVD. However, I would have given it a lower rating if it wasn't as good of a movie.

Truely a fun movie. A great start to a promising career for a lot of people, actors and crew. Deffinetly a laugh, and a great memory stirrer. We've all been curious and truth stretching kids before. It was fun to see that captured in film.

I bought this movie new, since the price was cheaper than used at the time. First of all, for any critics of the movie, nbr 1, it's a kids movie. #2, it's a kids movie. And finally, last but not least, #3, it's a kids movie. I thought it was a great little film. I'm sorry, but w/my ADHD I can't always remember names of actors, or at least, which one belongs to what name. However, the one who played the bully kid (Yes, that's right. Despite the fact that his name was mention a bazillion times I still can't remember it. If the train comes to the station by the time it leaves, I'll write it in...) I thought did outstanding. The lunch scene at school where he played perfectly on the psychobabble they teach kids (instead of common sense) to convince the girls he was reformed...the buildup of demented excitement in his face could not have been done better by an academy award winner. When he got home to find the love of his life gone, he played the part of a budding Michael perfectly as well. I know if that was my kid in real-life, if I couldn't get him committed like the day before yesterday, I'd be sleeping w/my door locked & my .45 locked & loaded w/all the trip wires & sensors I could muster up. I'm an old foagie & I've seen plenty of acting, on the screen & live. This kid did great. In fact I'd have him tailed to make sure he wasn't that way off screen! And the ending...well, he seemed to adapt to his adverse circumstances as he did prior to "judgment day." I will say the overall ending I figured out as soon as...well, I leave that up to you. It was a nifty little film. I wonder how many critters were injured in the making of this movie? I didn't see any disclaimers. Could this have been pre-PC? Either that or it was pretty realistic.
Now, the print itself looked poor. In fact, the pictures on the back of the casing were more clearer than the film itself. I was a bit disappointed in that. I sent the seller a comment regarding that, to see if they had anymore that they could compare, or was that just the quality I was stuck with? Maybe I expect too much w/all the digital hi-tech stuff out there, & especially w/Echo Bridge. I have seen much better from them. It was grainy, like watching a worn out VHS or PBS thru the old antennae.
However, despite the poor print (it's at least viewable), it's a fun movie to watch, altho some little little kiddies may find some things a bit squeamish (hence the PG-13). But it's tame compared to a lot of garbage they pump into our poor kids brains these days. For those kids whose parents sadly don't care what they watch, or who don't take time to watch stuff with them, there's lots worse than this. For the discerning parent (I know, I know, I know, I said it's a kids movie, & it is, but...) I would strongly consider taking the suggested PG-13 into account, mainly b/c of this demented lad's treatment of certain critters (I'm leaving that for you to figure out). To me & my childish 57 yr old ADHD brain, it's a 5-star movie, especially when, if I may be so bold as to quote myself (& how will you know that this quote was actually quote by me? Simply look earlier in this review...there lieth thine answer) "compared to a lot of garbage they pump into our poor kids brains these days."
Oh, & let's not forget our little 4-eyed anti-hero earlier in the movie. You see, having ADHD is like taking a trip, & leaving the farm! When the cows are out to pasture, you'll see them in the future! Have a great one for now.

This movie worthwhile . . . especially if you are a fan of Sean Astin! What they're trying to do with this little film is very admirable. This movie is old-fashioned, low-budget fun!! Oh yeah, did I mention it's worth your time? Buy it!!!

A cool movie, and might patronize you. it was made by, to name a few , brian peck , clu gulager, and james karen, who also did return of the living dead ,another favorite.

The willies is just a fun movie full of diffrent ghost stories. But what happens when one is actually true? well you'll have to see the movie to find out. This is a pretty good movie. If you have not seen this movie then i recommend that you do