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I Would Like To Apologize For This Movie


The guy who produced it is from my hometown and went to the same university as me. I just wanted to apologize on behalf of my hometown. This movie was so bad it hurt.

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At least someone is taking responsibility for this atrocity of a film.
Kudos to you!
It took big wontons to step up, friend!

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That's the first step to recovery. Now the healing can begin.

Maybe I'll just sit here and bleed at you.

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HAHA!
Made me LOL, Isitanevil!

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It definitely was horrible. Of course few horror movies over the past decade have been worth watching.

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It had a great location and there needs to be a good movie shot there, just bad execution and script. If nothing else it may allow another filmmaker to take notice and give it another go....... The place has something to offer for a good movie and not many locals like Waverly around anymore....

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by DavidStHubbinsUSA
It had a great location and there needs to be a good movie shot there, just bad execution and script. If nothing else it may allow another filmmaker to take notice and give it another go....... The place has something to offer for a good movie and not many locals like Waverly around anymore.

Except that the movie was not even filmed on location at Waverly Hills, but rather was filmed in good ol' Hollywood.

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Why apologize for an excellent independent horror flick? Here's what I say about "Death Tunnel" in my review:

"Death Tunnel" is amazing because of its entertaining style. As far as filmmaking technique goes, this is top-of-the-line all the way. One reviewer properly described it as "extremely impressive visual style combined with top notch kinetic editing work." It's impossible to watch this movie and not be wowed by the filmmaking technique, even if you don't like the story or the way it's told (more on this below). It blows my mind to think of the time & effort put into creating this film. Such attention to detail is rare, particularly in low-budget independent fare.

In addition to the filmmaking technique, the locations, cast and score/soundtrack are superb. The film was largely shot at Waverly Hills Sanatorium near Louisville, KY, which is a perfect location for a horror flick. The film also features numerous ultra-gorgeous women, including the ones trying in vain to get out of the sanatorium, a couple of the ghosts and even more. It's Grade A on this front. There's also a genuine aura of creepiness & a few good scares. Plus the modern metal song "Disconnected" by 9 Volt Revolt is excellent (featured in both the story and the end credits).

I suspect the filmmakers took this non-linear approach -- mostly in the first act -- in order to disorient the viewer. If so, it works. But this may be oft-putting on your initial viewing because you have to concentrate in order for the story to pull you in. I suggest re-watching the film, kick back, and just let it give you a good time. I did and it did. The story comes together.

A more linear approach to the storytelling would probably have made "Death Tunnel" more compelling, but after re-watching the film it dawned on me that Booth was shooting for art and originality above horror conventions. This should be respected. Besides, I was able to enter into the world of the movie and was mesmerized. What more could you ask for in an independent horror flick?

FINAL WORD: "Death Tunnel" successfully combines grisly locations & F/X with stunningly beautiful women and a kinetic style for an amazingly entertaining film. What's more, the ending is actually moving -- there is a light at the end of the death tunnel.

"Death Tunnel" has slowly become one of my all-time favorite horror flicks.


Enough said.


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