Tim R-T-C Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Â Like a lot of people I imagine, I was suckered into buying this by the rather elaborate UK DVD art with a wall of flames engulfing boats and helicopters while Kurt wields a shotgun - as you can probably imagine, none of this was in the film at all. It is about a Sheriff (Kurt Angle) in a small Southern US town, investigating a series of brutal killings that locals are blaming on three lynched brothers back from the grave for revenge. Â Instead what we get is a 1980s style slasher movie with a shot on video look that makes it look like the sort of film you would find in a three-film-pack from Poundland. The script is completely unambitious with no attempts to do anything different or original at all. Kurt Angle just seems completely mis-cast, most wrestlers make their early film appearances in action roles and only later move onto serious acting, but Angle's sheriff character has no action at all and his wooden acting combined with the dull script makes his casting completely wasted. Kevin Nash and Psycho Sid (seriously of all people why Sid? He has been off the scene for over a decade) play the zombie-like killers, easily recognisable under the make-up, but just rather unnecessary, the parts could readily have been played by stunt-men. Â Were it not for the wrestlers, I doubt this film would exist but no doubt it will make enough money for the director's next two projects (both featuring Mr Angle) to get released just from people buying it having seen the wrestler's names on the cover and I imagine a lot of wrestling fans will want to pick this up, but just take this as a warning not to expect too much, or indeed anything at all. Â I have given the film a complete grilling along with pictures on my film review site - River of Darkness review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Miz Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I have seen the trailer, it looks superb in a ha ha ha it has wrestlers in kinda way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydy122 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 My mate who buys every single wrestler type movie bought this for a tenner which made me laugh cos its so rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerously420 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ive got it in the house and i still have yet to watch it. I don't expect award winning acting but i hope it will be enjoyable nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Miz Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 It has Kevin Nash dressed as some sort of Zombie kinda fella. What's not to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Saw this in hmv looks awful. Isnt Kurt in another film where hes a racist prison officer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Money Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Ah yes I have this film and the one mentioned above, can't even recall the name of that one - Not watched any of them  EZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejeffjarrettone Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 What is it about Kurt and playing racists?!? Is he trying to tell us something?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members CleetusVanDamme Posted March 14, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 14, 2011 What is it about Kurt and playing racists?!? Is he trying to tell us something?!? Â Â He's already told us before. He hates the blacks, and if he had the chance he'd make Jesus tap out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.PeterVenkman Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Â Like a lot of people I imagine, I was suckered into buying this by the rather elaborate UK DVD art with a wall of flames engulfing boats and helicopters while Kurt wields a shotgun - as you can probably imagine, none of this was in the film at all. It is about a Sheriff (Kurt Angle) in a small Southern US town, investigating a series of brutal killings that locals are blaming on three lynched brothers back from the grave for revenge. Â Instead what we get is a 1980s style slasher movie with a shot on video look that makes it look like the sort of film you would find in a three-film-pack from Poundland. The script is completely unambitious with no attempts to do anything different or original at all. Kurt Angle just seems completely mis-cast, most wrestlers make their early film appearances in action roles and only later move onto serious acting, but Angle's sheriff character has no action at all and his wooden acting combined with the dull script makes his casting completely wasted. Kevin Nash and Psycho Sid (seriously of all people why Sid? He has been off the scene for over a decade) play the zombie-like killers, easily recognisable under the make-up, but just rather unnecessary, the parts could readily have been played by stunt-men. Â Were it not for the wrestlers, I doubt this film would exist but no doubt it will make enough money for the director's next two projects (both featuring Mr Angle) to get released just from people buying it having seen the wrestler's names on the cover and I imagine a lot of wrestling fans will want to pick this up, but just take this as a warning not to expect too much, or indeed anything at all. Â I have given the film a complete grilling along with pictures on my film review site - River of Darkness review. Â When did Mark Kermode join the UKFF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted March 14, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 14, 2011 He's already told us before. He hates the blacks, and if he had the chance he'd make Jesus tap out. Â I heard quite the opposite.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAREBEAR LUVVA Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 It's a fucking terrible film - I downloaded it and felt cheated. The best bit is the woman who shouts "THEY HAD GLOWING RED EYES!!!!" after a clear close up of yellow eyes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daaaaaad! Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Is this the one where he bums a girl to death? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members WWFChilli Posted March 15, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 He's already told us before. He hates the blacks, and if he had the chance he'd make Jesus tap out. Â I heard quite the opposite.... Â Rhaka Khan represent!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Surf Digby Posted March 15, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted March 15, 2011 So, when's it showing on Movies4Men? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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