Have noticed quite a lot of people complaining that this movie did not get enough publicity, so just curious to know how people were initially introduced to it. Seems to be a Cult film in that you only know about it if someone has recommended it to you or if you did your research online.
I just noticed it on some random's top 10 horror list on Amazon and thought the DVD cover looked creepy. Anyone else?
A bundle of late-night showings on Showtime, way back when they actually aired the cream-of-the-crop of forgotten B-movie horror (and occasional masterpieces like this). Bought it on DVD a few years back and there's always something new detail to find in the film. And that's part of why it's among my all-time favourites.
shareI actually had heard about Danvers State Mental Hospital before hearing about the movie. I live in California, but we were discussing haunted places and this girl brought up the hospital. About a year or so later, scrolling through Netflix, I decided to watch the movie and then was surprised to see that it was shot at the place that she told me about.
So I came across this movie by accident, but already knew about the real location.
I saw the last few minutes of the film, when Phil started to loose his mind, and killed everyone one. It was it back on Starz when I was 11 or 12. It absolutley scared the hell out of me. It took me several years to find it again on TV, when I saw it again it was still disturbing.
I used to actively work on a horror community site where we'd discuss movies and this was on lists of movies I found. I never saw it until about three years after I initially heard of it.
"I'll go,because I am Cinema!" - Ben (Man Bites Dog)
I saw a few minor previews several years ago (minor because this film didn't get a strong push upon release since it's a horror film and has a very low budget).
Then over the years various horror podcasts, blogs & such mentioned & discussed it regularly. For post 2000 horror, it's one of the most well-known to genre fans.
"America isn't ready for a gay, mexican chicken sandwich"
I saw it available on Netflix and when I saw who the director was, I as intrigued. This is an interesting film that quietly invades your brain and makes you think about it for days afterwards.
shareSomeone on 4 chan dot org recommended it.
Besides the last few minutes, I thought this movie was really weak. Disappointing.
Grade: D.