With his massive claws and demonic powers, Rawhead Rex hypnotizes people into doing what he pleases. In the film, they say he has been on Earth before Christ. (SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!) Also, something I found interesting is that the creature never kills a single woman! He's literally a man-eater, afraid of women. (END SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!)
The thing that really disturbs me is that the demon has NO purpose. He just goes around randomly killing people for no reason. Maybe I missed something but I did not see a point to the creature. Also, I found myself laughing at parts that I'm sure weren't supposed to be funny.
It was interesting that the film tried to encompass religions and superstitions, but it often falls into the ridiculous, over the top, monster movie cliches. The script is just ridiculous...and not in a good way, sorry Mr. Barker! You would think since it's taking place in Ireland that the cinematography would be magical but it wasn't. The soundtrack was forgettable as was the effects which were even worse. If you're a fan of Clive Barker, monsters fans, cheesy horror, horrible acting or ridiculously hideous creature costumes who run around wearing mullet horse hair then I say this IS for you! If you don't like any of that stuff maybe you should pass!
There's potential here but sadly didn't cut for me. Its filled with too many cheap, bloody thrills. I know there's been talk of a remake, I just wonder if it did happen, what can they improve?
1 out 5 queen skulls!
The film really has nothing to do with Clive Barker's story, featured in his legendary BOOKS OF BLOOD.
ReplyDeleteIn the story, Rawhead Rex is one of an early humanoid race, back when we were all neanderthals, which were basically all the worst things about primitive men amplified to a thousand. They're even described as being like walking cocks - in shape, and in raping, killing action.
The story also takes place in England, near where Barker grew up if memory serves, whereas the movie is set in Ireland to appeal to Americans.
The film is basically awful, but I do enjoy it for it's so-bad-it's-good appeal, and the bit where Rawhead Rex urinates on the priest. It's better than Underworld aka. Transmutations, which the same team made the year before, and it's awful final product is what lead Clive Barker to try and direct his own movie, and that lead to Hellraiser!
Oops, back when we were early homo erectus and there were STILL neanderthals. Whoops!
DeleteI never read Clive Barker's book so I can't say however, they say that Clive Barker wrote the script.
Delete1 out of 5? Ouch! Though, I don't disagree with the rating. I haven't seen this movie but by the looks of it, I'm not going to.
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