papabeard
Has anyone seen the film EVIL DEAD TRAP, it is a japanese film made in 1988. It is a really good film and has stood the test of time, rather it is well made and ahead of its time, so has aged well. The japanese have always had a strong visual sense in their creative work and this reps rewards here. Compared to other films made in america at the time , this is in a different league. I didnt expect too much from this film and i was pleasantly surprised. It has an original storyline, and is nicely paced and structured although it loses a little bit of credibility towards the end. Nice understated special effects.
Of course not in the same league as the likes of ring, dark water and the grudge, but it shows that japanese horror was developing well way back in 1988. Dont expect too much and you wont be dissapointed also there is a sequel imaginatively titled EVIL DEAD TRAP 2, which is apparently even better. This film has influenced a film made in the late 90's named KOLOBOS which is also worth checking out.
SYNOPSIS :
The host of a late night reality TV show receives a videotape of scenes of sadistic mutilation and is determined to find out if it is authentic. She and her team investigate and find that the scenes are indeed genuine - but for them there is no way out...
Starring Miyuki Ono, Fumi Katsuragi, Hitomi Kobayashi more...
Director Toshiharu Ikeda
Length 100 mins
Genres Foreign/Arthouse, Horror
Release date February 03, 2003
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE = 1988
Of course not in the same league as the likes of ring, dark water and the grudge, but it shows that japanese horror was developing well way back in 1988. Dont expect too much and you wont be dissapointed also there is a sequel imaginatively titled EVIL DEAD TRAP 2, which is apparently even better. This film has influenced a film made in the late 90's named KOLOBOS which is also worth checking out.
SYNOPSIS :
The host of a late night reality TV show receives a videotape of scenes of sadistic mutilation and is determined to find out if it is authentic. She and her team investigate and find that the scenes are indeed genuine - but for them there is no way out...
Starring Miyuki Ono, Fumi Katsuragi, Hitomi Kobayashi more...
Director Toshiharu Ikeda
Length 100 mins
Genres Foreign/Arthouse, Horror
Release date February 03, 2003
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE = 1988