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Unexpected gem!

posted 10 years ago by mamoo_64
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I'll preface this post by saying that I don't often post on IMDB, mainly because I prefer to read others contributions and ideas of films than to put my own out there.
This film however, really struck a chord with me!
I am generally indifferent towards the majority of the "rape/revenge" horror movies out there, I often feel they are too "convenient" in the way of plot, having the victim live and have the strength to exact revenge in the most brutal ways possible, all the while being severely injured, evading detection of police forces and capture from the original abusers.
That being said, I've often enjoyed the brutality of the films, (in terms of gore really) but they have always seemed like "saw/hostel/torture porn" rehashes, and although those elements are often enjoyable for the practical effects, and "squeamish factor", I've often found the actual story as nothing more than an enabling for the horror, with no realism as to how someone could actually go through with, and get away with, the torture presented (ie; a raped victim, horribly torturing her abusers, without garnering any police attention, as well as miraculously surviving all previously endured torture) Although these movies serve their purpose in providing ample gore and satisfactory revenge for the heroine, they often fail to provide a reason for the heroines seemingly super human abilities (aside from her thirst for revenge)
"Savaged" managed to provide a fantastic side story to all the elements of a typical rape/revenge film to account for this, delivered on all the gore and brutality you would expect, and even threw in a realistic and quite emotional love story for good measure.
The acting, special effects, gore and overall story line deserve praise for being unique in a sub-genre that is always a rehash of old ideas with nothing new to offer (aside from kills)
I honestly feel its movies like this that bring new and exciting ideas to the dead/remade genre that is horror, and I hope some day soon Hollywood learns where to invest its money without tampering with a directors ideas!

[–] Carrigon 10 years ago

I thought it was very good for a low budget. It actually had a good story. And it was well done for the budget they had.

[–] djblack1313 10 years ago

i agree 10000% mamoo! i really REALLY liked this movie (much more than i ever thought i would).

[–] Mickayish 10 years ago

Exactly, my thoughts ass well :-)

Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.

[–] kaman-rider 10 years ago

Indeed.
Killing those scums was good. That's how justice should be served. Not by locking them up with taxpayers' money so that they could be released and repeat their crimes again.

[–] cosmicgirl2011 10 years ago

I thought it was pretty average to be honest, nothing new here, and the ending was absolutely crap. There have been better revenge movies.

[–] metalcactus667 10 years ago

It was certainly at the higher end of low budget over all quality. Pleasantly surprised and entertained.

[–] cesarecesarini 10 years ago

I watched this movie last night and was pleasantly surprised at its high entertainment value as well. Maybe it was partly because my expectation was very low (I had not heard of it and just came across it while looking for something to watch), but I really enjoyed it.

It has lots of elements; supernatural, zombie, action, drama, romance besides its basic premise of revenge horror and they are well interwoven into a solid storyline without being a mess. Also the pacing was so good that I didn't get bored throughout the running time.

The ending was very sad, touching and heartbreaking. Maybe they could have elaborated it a bit more, but I have no complaints as it is.

[–] HayesXII 10 years ago

Agreed. I really enjoyed watching this movie. Can't wait to tell my sister about it as she is always looking for horror. I haven't had anything good to recommend to her in a long time. In fact I'm going to watch this again...hehe.