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Not a great movie but worth seeing for the two Tod(d)s

posted 16 years ago by STEVE-1559
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Tod Slaughter is a real hoot as Sweeney Todd - the man obviously loves his work. It's the most delicious villainy since Bela Lugosi in WHITE ZOMBIE.

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[–] Woodyanders 16 years ago

I agree. Slaughter's gloriously ripe and juicy eye-rolling histrionics were a total treat to watch; I especially loved his evil cackle.

"We're all part Shatner/And part James Dean/Part Warren Oates/And Steven McQueen"

[–] zboycoolcat 15 years ago

I love Mr. Slaughter to no end!