Killing Spree: Retro 80s Edition [DVD]

If you call yourself a fan of the Horror genre, than you already know it's wise not to ignore low-budget films, regardless. Especially a horror film that comes from Tim Ritter! Again, don't put a limit to horror flicks; go 'all out' and watch as many as you can, when there's spare time of course. I've got a long way to go with learning my 'horror history' but it sure is fun to find out who got their start and how their talent has evolved since then while in the process! You'll find out about the actors/actresses and make-up artists that you've enjoyed by seeing their hard work from big-budget films that got their start from such films as this one! Don't be so quick to judge. I bet if you helped out with making a film like this, you'd tell everyone that this was one of the best times of your life haha! Until that glorious day happens, don't be such a hard*** when judging films LOL! True, everyone has different taste in horror, but those of you who put down such flicks like this one, I will never understand as a horror fan, how you could not look past certain flaws in 'Killing Spree' (or any other horror film for that matter), and not find its charm??? It's got over-the-top, silly, Troma Entertainment style gore!!! The special effects is done by Joel Harlow who later worked on 'Basket Case 2', some 'Toxic Avenger' sequels, and 'Jurassic Park'. Cool to know huh!? It's fun to 'connect the dots' to some of these people when learning about the Horror genre! Sure, the story is a simple, run-of-the-mill, 80's slasher film. Get over it and enjoy it for what it is!!! Besides enjoying some original, creative kills,(the 'ceiling fan kill' being my favorite!), I loved Asbetos Felt's 'over-the-top' acting! I have the Sub Rosa Retro DVD edition and I find it to be really great! It has a ton of bonus features which I enjoyed! After viewing it, I plan on buying 'Truth or Dare' soon!!! At the end of a b movie review, I'd be guilty of jotting down "for fans of b horror only", but I wont be putting that down in any future reviews I do anymore. Check it out regardless and learn some horror history!!! Can't you tell I just watched this LOL!

It looked like it was filmed with an iPhone camera. The dialog has echo, because it was clear it was recorded with whatever built-in mic the video recording device was using. With that said, much of the gore effects are well done and unsettling. The pacing at the beginning of the movie is dull and sloe as well as poorly acted, and the dialog is poor and poorly delivered. However, once you get through that, the movie takes off and by the end...you aren't sure what you witnessed but you find you have to close your jaw that has just been left hanging for 40 minutes.

I love Amazon for uploading all of these cheesy 80's horror movies. I only wish the video quality was better. I hope they can figure out a way to improve the transfer quality so it's at least on par with the original VHS.

Another low budget joy, this spotlights the talents of the obscure oddity, Asbestos Felt. Yes, with a name like that, you know you are in for some real entertainment. This Slasher turned Zombie movie showcases bearable acting and effects, and a good storyline. Decently original independent horror cinema.

While watching this, I was worried this was only going to be a "guy kills people because he thinks his wife is cheating on him and that's about it" kind of film. The last quarter of the film really caught me by complete surprise. I mean, it turned into an AWESOME flick. Fun kills too.If you haven't seen this, give it a shot. Great old school stuff for those into classic '80's video fare.

Look at this as an accomplishment for the man who made this for a dollar and MAYBE you might just like it.

Not as bad as people may think, its a nice attempt with good amount of gore and pretty decent acting. I enjoyed this film I love the old vas look to it its really is a fun time capsule.

This movie is like a Z movie, the acting is atrocious even for a 80's movie and looks like it was some middle schools home work assignment

Plot. All is going well for a recently married couple but the husband begins to imagine that his wife is being unfaithful.This is a very amusing horror slasher as we see the husband go into loonie-tuney mode and start killing the neighbours and anybody else who turns up. When i say kill, i mean totally slaughter everyone with blood and gore spurting by the bucketload. It takes a little while to get to the start of the spree but once it begins the film goes into overdrive with mayhem and later the dead come back as zombies. (But this is not a zombie film)The make up is solid. Some of the acting is a little OTT but acceptable in the craziness and the twist near the end is a fabulous shocker. Loved it.Great entertainment in a good dvd package from Subrosa. USA Release Region 1. Extras are 2 coms and an 87min docu hosted by Debbie Rochon.Also got released in the UK but doubt it has any extras.