My wife and I were looking for a movie that was older and not the average run of the mill stereotype horror film you see today, and we found it !! "The House of The Seven Corpses" had us horrified as well as on the edge of our seat waiting for the next outcome. Carole Wells did an amazing job as Anne as she portrayed the ultimate girl next door role as chaotic an atmosphere to be in. I love the cast, it has some of my favorite key role veteran actors such as John Ireland and John Carradine, and for you younger guys these are actors that can play any role and are head honchos when it comes to screenplays. Very similar to your Robert Downy Jr. and William H. Macy of today. The plot is designed for a crowd of more mature older teen and up crowd with many twists and turns and mind blowing outcomes. It has a feel of "Saw" and Firday the 13th edged into one screenplay, making the characters capture their roles and having its audiences emotional appeal. I am into movies that have substance, and this one has it tons of it. Unlike a ton of the horror movies over the past 30-40 years where everything is the same and the actors are picked for their looks instead of their actual talent, "House of the Seven Corpses" has a cast thats dedicated to cinema and has a passion for the script. I am not giving anything away but pay attention to the film from the beginning, it slowly puts the viewer in a certain mood that relaxes you and makes you more susceptible to being frightened....at least I was. If you like movies that have meaning and are filled with gruesome, mind blowing scenarios you will like this. Overall, I loved this movie!!! Maybe a little too scary for the young kids though!!
Review of The House of Seven Corpses
The House of Seven Corpses
(1974)
Intense Horror Film that has you on the edge of your seat !
26 August 2008