Product Details

• Actors: Brittany Murphy, Jay Mohr, Michael Biehn, Jesse Bradford, Candy Clark
• Directors: Geoffrey Wright
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Polygram USA Video
• VHS Release Date: October 9, 2001
• Run Time: 92 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000560WI
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,449 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Cherry Falls is a small town with some dirty secrets--secrets that come to light when a psychotic killer starts killing teenagers. Only the killer has an unusual criterion: only virgins are marked for death. Cherry Falls is a striking movie that never got released in theaters, probably because marketers didn't know what to do with it. It's not a winking, smirk-while-you-shriek twist on the genre like Scream, nor is it a broad parody like Scary Movie--instead, Cherry Falls tries to turn the clichés of slasher movies into something that will do more than make you jump in shock, and it largely succeeds. It's still scary; few things are creepier than wandering the empty hallways of a high school after hours, and Cherry Falls takes full advantage of that. It's also often funny, mostly because the mechanics of a slasher movie have become just a little too much and you can't help laughing. But it also makes you think twice about attitudes towards sex--moments such as parents breaking into a brawl while talking about their children's sex activity, or an "experienced" girl's pep talk to an assembly of girls eager to lose their virginity, are both funny and caustic. Brittany Murphy (Clueless, Girl, Interrupted) shines as the sheriff's daughter caught in the middle of it all; Michael Biehn (The Terminator, The Rock) is great as the earnest sheriff who knows more than he lets on; and Jay Mohr (Go, Jerry Maguire) smoothly handles the part of a teacher with an unhealthy interest in Murphy. Cherry Falls doesn't tell you when it's funny or scary, which makes many viewers uncomfortable. But if you're interested in watching a slippery, layered examination of sexual attitudes that is also a successful, spooky slasher flick, then this movie is for you. --Bret Fetzer

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars SOMEONE IS KILLING THE VIRGINS OF CHERRY FALLS, VIRGINIA..., August 7, 2004

By	Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

I caught this straight to video movie on the Independent Films Channel. A slasher film with a decent enough cast, Michael Biehn, Brittany Murphy, and Jay Mohr, it is scary, campy, and funny. It has all the makings of a future cult classic.

The plot is simple. Someone is killing the virgins of Cherry Falls, Virginia, so the film centers around its high school and its resident teens. Brittany Murphy capably and engagingly plays the part of Jody, a teenage girl who has remained a virgin, despite some hot and heavy scenes with her hunky boyfriend of a year. She also has a special interest in one of her young teachers (Jay Mohr).

When the killing begins, Jody's father (Michael Biehn), the town's sheriff, goes into action to try and discover just who is killing off the virgins in his town. When his daughter is nearly the killer's next victim, it dawn on the sheriff that the answer may revolve around a twenty-seven year old mystery that he knows more about than he cares to say.

The teens come up with an interesting solution to the serial killer problem. Simply get rid of your virginity and ensure your safety. While this is going on, however, the killer goes about his bloody business. Just who is the killer, and why are the town's virgins being killed? Watch the film and find out. If you are into horror films that are a bit campy, as well as funny, then this film is worth a rental.

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4.0 out of 5 stars PoP Goes the Weasel!, July 22, 2001

By	"misshorror" (California Graveyard) - See all my reviews

OK, if you love "Friday the 13th" and "Halloween" but always seem to laugh when the victims get their just desserts--this is THE movie for you!It's full of smiles and a very good spoof horror flick with none of the cheese(well, some).The characters are well developed with actual histories and personalities that draw a viewer in and make them want to know more.Cherry Falls has some dirty secrets. As do all small towns in scary movies. The main character is the sheriff's daughter who has a few boyfriend problems of her own. Her Mom is just plain strange, her Dad overly potective, her favorite teacher is overly attentive, and all her friends want to do is lose their virginity. So, what's a girl to do?The town is experencing a rash of murders. Slashing here and there and well everywhere.Who or what is the killer? Believe me when I say that you're going to want to know. The dialogue in this movie is funny. Even better watching it the second time with the knowledge of "knowing" the ending. Fun fun fun.The spoofs are hysterical without being so cheesy that it becomes too unbelievable to watch. Keep your eyes on this movie and enjoy the laughs. If you're a horror fan--all the classic elements will be there. Think "Jamie Lee Curtis"'s cousin in a small town near Bates Motel during a few summers after "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" and throw in a little "Freddy Krueger" sense of humor minus the boiler room, gloves and sleep deprivation.I told ya--it's a cool flick!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Cherry, March 26, 2001

By	CheRRy BaBe (Sunshine Coast, Australia) - See all my reviews

I really,really liked this movie,as it was a little differen't to your usual "slasher flick" Brittany Murphy,I thought was excellent,playing the innocent girl,who always escapes the murderer.Her character was really cool I thought.The killer for once doesn't walk slowly after his victims (Michael Myers eat-ya-heart-out) but instead chases the target,wearing the most rediculous costume.There is a real twist in the movie,and you'll have to watch the movie to find that out.Also its not just full-on killing,like Scream ect...(killing off people at random) the killer actually has a motive,which is hunting down virgins.So this movie,which never made it onto the big screen is definetly one to watch!!!