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Woodchipper Massacre

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Camp Motion Pictures has done us all a favor by unearthing this strange yet entertaining gem from the awesome 80s. Jon McBride directed and starred in this one, which plays out like a really bizarre sitcom. Even though it's called Woodchipper Massacre, there are not any splatter or bloody scenes. It is full of offbeat humor though and you just GOTTA love that consumer grade vhs camcorder look! At times you almost feel like you're watching someone's home movies. The special features are also great, and they include interviews with the cast and McBride. Pick this up if you are a fan of SOV films or, dare I say it, bad 80s fashion.

This movie was whacked! It was funny and way campy 80's direct to video filming. It was like watching an 80's TV sitcom like Growing Pains or Family Ties, where the siblings go and kill some of their annoying relatives and clean it all up before Dad gets home!!

The acting was pretty decent for this low budget film. The gorey effects weren't bad, too. This is not top blockbuster horror like SAW or SCREAM, just a little flick that is a fun cult classic to watch to pass the time.

It gets 4 stars for effort and the fun it brings showcasing all that the eighties provided---girls and guys with big hair, sweaters with crazy designs and lingo like "Totally awesome" and "Oh My Gawd!" mixed in with a little blood.

This movie will appeal to anyone who likes low budget horror and grew up on the 80s. So, pop the popcorn, throw on some jelly bracelets and sit back and watch with glee!!

This movie is not for everyone, but for those who like supercheesy no budget 80's retro, or anyone who want's to get into film making, this is a course study and goldmine. The movie was shot on a VHS camcorder in the Connecticut home and backyard of the writer/director and star of the film Jon McBride at a total cost of $400, and managed to get worldwide distribution, despite all this, or maybe because of it, I found this film to be really charming, and thoroughly entertaining. Definitely more of a comedy than gorefest (there is scarcely any blood in the film) it has a good pace, several chuckles, horrendous acting, and a fun 80's vibe, I also liked the cheesy casio score to the film. The DVD is packed with extras including commentary track with Jon McBride, interviews with the cast and crew, and previews for other Camp Motion Pictures.