The Locals

Starring:Max Auld, John Barker (IV), Dwayne Cameron, Bern Dell, Kate Elliott, Kayte Ferguson, Dave Gibson (VIII), Paul Glover, Carl Goschmann, Mark Kinghan, Glen Levy, Peter McCauley, Rachael Niederer, Aidee Walker
Studio: Anchor Bay
Product Type: DVD

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Diverting Antipodean horror
Good classic/modern
Great old-school Horror flick
A LOCAL MOVIE
just a good movie

The Locals
Starring: Max Auld , John Barker (IV) , Dwayne Cameron , Bern Dell , and Kate Elliott
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B0006SSPA8
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Customer Reviews:

Diverting Antipodean horror.......2007-06-27

Mention New Zealand horror movies to most people and you will probably get one name thrown at you-Peter Jackson ,whose early movies were vigorous and gore drenched tales marked by frequent gross outs and a deft line in mordaunt humour .
Now ,here is another tale from the twin island state and while its no masterpiece it is well made and never dull.It starts as if we are going to get another variant on the city boys trappped in a bucolic hellhole theme ,when two young male friends setting out for a weekend of sun and surf are stranded in the back of beyond .They witness what appears to be a murder and set out to escape from the killer and his circle of distinctly weird associates .However all is not as it seems -a cyclic pattern is being worked out here ,and it involves two youung women ,a land dispute and a race against time if they are to escape with their lives and identities intact .

The plot twist -and it would be unfair to reveal details -is neatly worked out and ,even allowing for a shoestring budget the production values are pretty fair ,especially the limpid colour photography .Nicely if unexceptionally acted and well written ,with an attention to characterisation rare in low budget horror movies ,this repays attention from those looking for new names and locales in the genre

Good classic/modern.......2007-04-02

I recently watched "Undead," an Australian horror movie, and when I mentioned that I liked it, I was told to watch "The Locals" a movie made in New Zealand. I watched it, I liked it. (But I still like "Undead" better).

It's a buddy flick, a mystery, and partly a horror movie, but it eschews gore in favor of surprize, plot twist, and ominious encounters to build tension.

A part of what works with "The Locals" is that we DON'T know the actors/actresses, so we have NO idea who's going to make it and who won't. We're just as confused as the characters in the movie, and that's a good thing, giving the movie an "edge" that it probably didn't have for it's original audience.

I found the New Zealand accent a bit thick and tried to opt for sub-titles, only to find they weren't available. After the first few minutes, though, I got used to the accent and actually, there wasn't a lot of talking once we established the various characters.

Great old-school Horror flick.......2006-01-13

I'd grown up with horror movies, not only off course, but fell in love with the genre early on. We had lots of fun sessions and most of those horror movie somehow spread that joy the makers must have had during the making. We did that ourselves and really had pure fun times filming monsters and gore stuff. Now there's this new horror film generation in my opinion just as SAW, CREEP, the remake of the CHAINSAW MASSACRE and the latter shows best what I wanna say: take the original and watch the remake afterwards and the point is obvious: there's A LOT more sadism to the new kind of horror movies. While the title and the story of the original TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE is by far the most horrifying part of the movie (you never really see dismemberments or killings, it is the most terrifying but least graphic movie) in the remake it is all shown to you: one guy gets hooked up painfully in the neck, both legs get graphically dismembered, the guy stays alive as long as one can imagine. Same goes for CREEP in my opinion. The brutality is just A LOT more graphic these days than ever before while I truly find that the tense isn't so much influenced by it in an all too positive way. Don't get me wrong: I own the Peter Jackson Splatterfests (bad taste, braindead, meet..., even Heavenly cr.), I'm a big fan of ICHI THE KILLER, but with both there's something more to it. In ICHI the violence has a clear purpose that most would never recognise. You can replace the violence and sadism by love (which has violence and sadism to it naturally) and understand the whole movie differently, but the contents will remain the same. With the Jackson Splatter movies, there's a lot of humour and downright overthetop-stuff that is shown to you so uncompromising you can only laugh.

I'm saying this all for one reason: the locals goes back to the old-school-horror feeling. The movie is not really hard in terms of violence and gore and there are some mediocre clichees to it to begin with. The ending turns out to be a bit over-dramatically performed but satisfies nevertheless, a different climax for once. But regarding the many flaws of the general horror flick, this one is on the good side for sure.

THE LOCALS starts quiet similiar like JEEPERS CREEPERS: two buddies are on a surf-trip somewhere and meet two pretty ladies during the search who are looking for a party that should take place nearby. They follow them at hi-speed, but due to an accident get off the way and cannot bring the car back on the street. Their search for help (it's night... it's deserted...) brings them to a farmer house where they witness something very ungood. The less you know, the better it is. I always like the idea of deserted towns, buildings etc., and while they're doing what people should do in those situations (that is running, hiding, praying...) they find all of the local buildings to be deserted and messed up, although the locals themselves are not absent. The answer to the question is nothing all too original. But if you're into simple horror movies like Jeepers Creepers and others, you should check this one out.

I've seen better movies indeed. I'm more into this kind of horror movies while the texas chainsaw massacre, creep and saw is much more of an extremly sadistic apporach to the genre. I could've stomached a lot more gore and blood for sure with the locals, but it wasn't necessary and gave me just enough creeps to be satisfied.

A LOCAL MOVIE.......2005-10-14

Reading the synopsis and reviews for this film I thought it would remind "Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Wrong Turn" or something like that. But it appeared that the movie was totally different. I can't say whether it is good or bad but after the usual beginning (rural area trip, broken car, crime witnessing, cat and mouse chasing) a couple of surprises happened to be ahead. I won't speak of them not to ruin everything but I must say those surprises were not enough for me to give this movie more stars. Everything seemed to be at place but the whole picture looked a little immature. Besides I didn't actually like the acting which could be a lot better. Well after considering the fact that it's an indie from New Zealand made by a newcomer director I have to say it's a nice start. The thing I liked was the cinematographer's work - he did a great job - and everything concerning the technical aspects were just fine.
Comparing "The Locals" to the other films of the genre I must say that this flick would be interesting I guess only for horror buffs who want something new and fresh, something from afar. But if you just want to kill time watching something, don't bother with this one, watch something else.

just a good movie.......2005-08-26

nothing much to add, it was just a good movie, that is worth watching. It keeps you on the edge of the seat, with a some good twists.

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Shades of Bali DVD

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FIN - History of Surfing Documentary - DVD
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ASIN: B000FVE7XU

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The Indonesian island of Bali is a dream locale which consistently draws traveling surfers from all corners of the globe. Throughout the last 5 years, videographer Pete Matthews has been documenting the epic waves and diverse landscape that grace this special Indian Ocean isle. Matthews has captured the world's best surfers along with the lifestyle and essence of four locals who appear more than ready for the world stage. The Godfather of Bali surfing Rizal Tanjung has carved himself a niche in the surf world and leads the way for his best friends Wayan "Betet" Merta, Made "Bol" Adi Putra, and Pepen Hendrix. Shades of Bali not only looks deep into the lives of these Balinese watermen, it also captures the skilled wave riding of the top-shelf professionals who continually return to this magical atoll. Mikala Jones, Jamie O'Brien, Taj Burrow, Dave Rastavich and others take full advantage of Bali's flawless reefs, offshore winds, and endless tube rides.

Don't Worry Honey, I Live Here - How Locals Celebrate Mardi Gras

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Great film!

Don't Worry Honey, I Live Here - How Locals Celebrate Mardi Gras

Manufacturer: ten18films
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Four bonus documentary film shorts
New Orleans Photo Gallery (includes pre- & post-Katrina snapshots)
Mardi Gras in Paris Photo Gallery
Filmmakers' Commentary with Director & Producer

ASIN: B000EIB8OA

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See Mardi Gras from a local's point of view! While most Carnival films focus on conjugal co-eds gone wild on Bourbon Street, "Don't Worry Honey, I Live Here" ventures deeper to expose the lesser known traditions and experiences the season has to offer. Take a "locals' look" at Mardi Gras in the Treme, Lundi Gras on Frenchmen Street, the roles of religion and music during Carnival, Mardi Gras Indians celebrations and more masks and costumes than you can count! A cast of legendary New Orleans musicians share their Mardi Gras memories in an insider's look at some of the priceless traditions -- off the beaten path for most tourists -- that fuel the local Carnival spirit. Shot and produced in New Orleans 2001-2003. "Don't Worry Honey..." includes interviews with Marva Wright, Kermit Ruffins, Anders Osborne, Morning 40 Federation, Irene Sage, Charmaine Neville, Jason Marsalis, Jeremy Lyons, John Carey, Rosie Ledet, John Gros of Papa Grows Funk, Johnny Angel, Benny Grunch, Stanton Moore of Galactic, Irma Thomas, John Sinclair and many others. "While most Mardi Gras coverage predicably focuses on Bourbon Street debauchery, Campbell points his cameras elsewhere: to the overall vibe and drum circles on Fremchmen Street on Lundi Gras; the Mardi Gras Indians parading under the Claiborne Avenue overpass; the confrontations between revelers and the religious missionaries working the French Quarter. And as interview subjects tell their Mardi Gras experiences, funky establishments like the Hi-Ho Lounge get their due. Campbell successfully documents the loose, spirited and funky vibe that pulses through local Carnival traditions." -Scott Jordan, Gambit Weekly

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Great film!.......2006-02-25

If you love New Orleans, you will love this film. It shows sites and sounds from the city that no one else but a local could know. The film shows how Mardi Gras is celebrated in the neigborhoods and colorful districts of the city, such as Frenchman Street, as well as in the French Quarter. This film captures the spirit of New Orleans and Mardi Gras better than any I know. The music is great and the images in the film are beautiful to the point of taking your breath away. I am going to get more copies to give to my friends!

Las Vegas Wild ! Crazy & Off The Hook !!

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Las Vegas Wild ! Crazy & Off The Hook !!
Starring: Numbers Of Unsuspecting Vegas Tourists , Magazine , Battling Bag Ladies Bikini Models , Locals , and "Big Head" Todd Pope
Director: Mark Parillo
Manufacturer: Las Vegas Wild
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ASIN: B0006IJ9RG
Release Date: 2004-11-01

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Catskill Mountain Locals
Director: Roger Bobley
ProductGroup: DVD
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An important documentary about rural America.
A great portrait of a special breed of people.
Shot in a uniquely "comic-yet-serious" style.
70-minutes long; low in price.
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ASIN: B000FU1DGA

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This important film documents the views and activities of the people who have lived in the Catskill Mountains of New York State for generations, and whose rural lifestyles will soon be history. It examines, in candid interviews, the problems and conflicts these folk have been experiencing as more and more "flatlanders" from the New York Metropolitan Area have been moving to the mountains upstate. The interviews are provocative, funny, disturbing, heart-warming, eye-opening and unforgettable.

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