Face Eater (2008) User Reviews

Surprisingly Good Satire!

[The_Moviegeek · 10/10 · 5 January 2010]

When I first came upon this film, I didn't expect much from it. However, based on the DVD cover, it looked like it would be a fun movie as the cover is obviously a reference to the 1950 film, Harvey. Therefore, I thought there might be something to it. I was right.

I agree with the previous reviewer, if you don't like low-budget, B-Movies, then this isn't for you. BUT, if you like low-budget, campy stuff, then this is right up your alley. What is cool about this film is that it fools you. From the start, it seems like you're watching a serious crime drama, then it takes a wild turn into what can only be described as campy, satirical fun. The acting is way-over the top, some of it is downright bad, which lends itself to the John Wateresque style of film-making.

The film covers a wide range of genres including everything from sci-fi, horror, spaghetti western, crime, and film-noir. The best way to describe this film is that it's FUN. It's not Oscar worthy or even Sundance worthy, but regardless of the obviously low-budget, the film has high production values and is fairly well-made.

If you don't take yourself or your movies too seriously, give this a shot.

B-Movie Classic

[cworld · 9/10 · 2 January 2010]

Beware "A" Movie only viewers, RUN don't walk from this quirky flick, as it might upset your delicate sensibilities. But for the more Brave of Heart, consider this a possible B-Movie Classic. Face Eater pokes fun at all manner of Genre, and enters the medium with tongue poked firmly in cheek. McClure is over the top as Flecks Crushe (dig that handle), Comic-Book Dealer to the public at large, with Gang Enforcer as his ultra secret alter ego. His cronies are dumber than a post. Throw in real locations, a Tarot Reader, stiff B-Dialogue, Sci-Fi Horror elements & a bizarre ending - You have a PARODY unlike all the Hollywood entries at large. With characters like Romero, Flecks, Corman, Cronenberg, Carpenter, Lois & Clark, one should not expect Oscar material, but you can expect an unusual ride ...

Great movie

[cfisler-2 · 10/10 · 5 May 2010]

this movie comes out on DVD on May 21, 2010. It is a story about a face eating monster. This movie also has a Wilhelm Scream. The Wilhelm Scream is a sound effect that was made by Sheb Wooley and was first heard in the 1951 movie Distant Drums. You hear the Wilhelm scream when three Indians are shot one after the other. It is becoming a very popular sound effect. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas use it in their movies. It is also heard in Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian, I Robot, Hancock, Tears of the Sun, Spiderman 1, Superman Doomsday, Fanstastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer and many other movies.