Unhinged

Starring:Laurel Munson, J.E. Penner, Sara Ansley, Virginia Settle, John Morrison, Barbara Lusch, Bill Simmonds, Francine Molter, Dave Hood
Director: Don Gronquist
Studio: Indie DVD
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

why in the world is this a video nasty?
Know what you're watching
Entertaining Movie/Insulting Commentary
Tame Film From The Video Nasty Era
It Has It's Moments

Unhinged
Starring: Laurel Munson
Director: Don Gronquist
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
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ASIN: B0007P0YDG
Release Date: 2005-03-22

Customer Reviews:

why in the world is this a video nasty?.......2007-03-25

i'll start by saying that the folks who placed movies on the video nastys list nust have not have even bothered to watch this film before banning it. is there nudity? yes. is it graphic enough to be deemed offensive? no. is there violence? yes. is it horrific and graphically gory? absolutely not. while unhinged does have a little tiny bit of nudity and violence, its not enough to live up to the films supposed controversey. unhinged could pass with an R rating or even a pg-13 if it wasnt for the little bit of nudity. the back of this dvd states that the film contains graphic violence and sexuality. the only violence in the film is 3 tame murders. all you see is the murderers weapon swinging and the victim has some blood on their shirt. as far as nudity goes, ther is a very small amount in the form of a couple flat chested girls taking a shower. this film doesnt deserve all the controversey its some how earned itself. as if the films lack of sex and violence, the film is also very, very slow paced. 2 thirds of the film involves the main charecters wandering around inside a large house or talking amongst eachother. the movie is just really boring. the only remotely interesting or entertaining part of the film is the surprise ending which i supose i wont spoil for you. unhinged is worth watching at least once, but only buy it if its cheap like it is hear on amazon. not recomended unless you have 80 minutes to kill.

Know what you're watching.......2006-10-03

I really enjoy watching this movie. Sure, its B Grade and yeah, the acting is amateur but hey, you kind of know what you're in for when you buy or rent a DVD that was made in 1982 with an unknown cast by an unknown director....what did you expect ?. Its not SAW, its not Scream (not that they were brilliant)....its a great 80's slasher genre horror made by an innocent film maker who wanted to create something that he thought would be cool. I think most people would complain more if less horror movies were out there to choose from. Just watch it and know what it is....I think its cool.

Entertaining Movie/Insulting Commentary.......2006-08-22

I just finished watching Unhinged and found it to be an entertaining 80 minutes of low budget horror. Though there's less blood than most '80s slasher films, it's well-made and features a good cast. There's a few genuinely creepy breathing-in-the-darkness moments, a somewhat shocking, find-the-bodies scene that utilizes some unique camera work, and an atmospheric quality that actually works. Of course, being a low budget film, there are some problems. Don't expect groundbreaking, high art, and, if you like the older slashers such as The Dorm That Dripped Blood and Sleepaway Camp, you probably won't be disappointed.

However, if you do appreciate low budget horror, you'll probably be annoyed and disgusted by the "comedy narration" special feature. This commentary by "The Detractors" was by the far the most obnoxious, hackneyed, insulting, and unnecessary feature I've ever experienced on any DVD. A group of writers and would-be gadflies who had nothing to do with the film strives to be MST3K, but ends up sounding like an inarticulate group of drunken frat kids with no understanding of the horror genre. It's the sort of reaction you'd get from a 5 year old who has just been exposed to surrealism for the first time. "That is SO stupid! Stupid! I don't get it!" They make fun of one actress's teeth. Nudity gets overreactions of "whoa, yeah!" They attempt to skewer overhead camera angles by making bird sounds. They see the name of the director and joke about how he hasn't achieved a high level of success. Great satire, really great. Way to stick it to Don Gronquist. How brave. Basically, it's really, really embarrassing. The fact that these people, with no knowledge or comprehension of low budget filmmaking, were hired by the distributor to childishly insult everyone involved in the making of the film is offensive to the viewer, as well as the cast and crew. Seriously, when you're the creator of "Too Much Coffee Man," you really shouldn't be throwing big, banal stones around your little glass Portland-area apartment. Why this desperate and mean-spirited attempt at comedy was included in the official release is inexplicable. If there's any poetic justice in this world, everyone involved in this Detractors debacle will have their artistic work showcased 25 years after its creation, only to learn that it is being done so for ironic purposes and that a group of children who know nothing about comics or journalism is waiting in the lobby to point out Brian Vandiver's bad teeth and Shannon Wheeler's receding hairline. Well, that's my rant. It's obviously sad and disproportionate, but if you've experienced this commentary and have any respect for the people who make cheap, independent horror movies, you probably understand.

Tame Film From The Video Nasty Era.......2006-08-08

It's almost always the case when you speak of an early 80's horror film, that you'll speak of bad acting, trite dialogue, cheesy effects and that grainy look. all of the above are represented in this below average early 80's horror flick.

This is one of those movies that was banned from video during the video nasties campaign in the U.K during the 1980's

I would say this movie is pretty tame to get that label but some films, I believe may have been banned due mostly to the title or artwork on the cover of the film ("Driller Killer" (1979) comes to mind)
Anyway, while the film does have it's moments, "Unhinged" drags along at an almost painfully slow pace, with very little action until the last 30 minutes or so. While the body count is low, the styles and gore of the killings would be pleasing to fans of the genre. The ending is well worth the wait, which has an unexpected, nice twist.

If you don't expect too much you'll find this film pleasing but there are better horror films out there.

It Has It's Moments.......2006-02-15

It's tough watching a horror flick from 1982 with our 2006 sensabilites. What at the time was considered shocking or daring is now dated or cliched. Keep that in mind when watching flicks like "Unhinged". The pace of the movie may be slow compared to flicks of today like "Venom" or "Saw", and sure the big finale has been seen before in a couple of more mainstream or better known films, but it still packs a nice little punch. I know "Unhinged" gained some noteriety by being placed on the Video Nasties List, and unfortunately for "Unhinged", because it was placed on that infamous list, people's expectations are raised. It's almost impossible for anyone watching the flick not to be a little disappointed when there are very few death scenes, limited gore....in short you are going to be bound to ask "why" was this movie banned?
I enjoyed the movie, I thought it was a cool little B-Movie, with a different enough story to carry it along without getting boring. The acting is awful, especially the three female leads, but it's passable for a slasher flick, and will give you a couple of chuckles. The effects are fine, and the death scenes aren't bad. Maybe I am little more forgiving of "Unhinged" since sitting through the grand-daddy of bad slasher flicks "The Last Slumber Party" recently, but you could do worse than dropping $10 to see this forgotten flick. The bonus feature with director on a "Good Morning Oregon" talk show if goofy fun too.

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Visions of Evil

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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All Region Disc
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Chapter Menu

ASIN: B000GU6TRW

Product Description

Gloria (Saunders), a wealthy, emotionally-troubled young woman, has just been released from the sanitarium into the care of her uncle. Though determined to make a fresh start, she is haunted by recurring visions of a man wielding an axe, which leave her feeling anxious and unsettled. While out for a horseback ride one day, she encounters Fred Wellman (Jagger); the man she would later marry. But the frightening visions are still there, growing more frequent, and now she is hearing things too: strange music which seems to permeate her house. It also does not help matters that the former owner of the estate died at the hands of an axe murderer. Nothing is what it seems, and her reality begins to unravel...

Average customer rating:

I want those 80 minutes of my life back!
A slasher worth seeing.
most the other reviewers are being to harsh!!!!
Should be zero stars
WTF?

Unhinged
Starring: Laurel Munson , Janet Penner , Sara Ansley , Virginia Settle , and John Morrison
Director: Don Gronquist
Manufacturer: Indie DVD
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00006JDS9
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Customer Reviews:

I want those 80 minutes of my life back!.......2005-02-24

I have seen hundreds of horror films in my time, and I would put this one in the top five worst I've ever seen. It's not even that charming so-bad-it's-good kind of flick. It's just plain bad. I found myself checking my watch throughout the movie and hoping that something--anything--would happen on screen. There are three bloody murders, but the rest of the movie is terribly slow and dull. The lighting is too dark, the editing looks like it was done by high school students, and the acting could have been better performed by robots. If you are forced by gunpoint to watch this movie, check out the special features. They contain an interview with the director and co-writer. Try to make some sense out of what he's talking about--or even if he's capable of speech--and you'll see why this movie is such a disaster.

A slasher worth seeing........2004-05-11

OK, let me be honest, this in no classic horror film. But for bonafide 80s slasher film fans, it's a must have, or at least a must-see. Why? Some good murders, a great cheesy synth score, and the sleazy shock ending.
Three cute chicks get stuck at an old mansion after their car crashes, put up by a spinster and her batty old mother for the night. Of course, there is a mad killer on the loose...
Outrageously over the top acting, goofy dialogue and bad 80s make-up and hair had me laughing out loud.
Don't get me wrong, the film has it's flaws....not enough killings (although the few we get are top-notch), a tad too slow paced....but it's an important part of the 80s slasher craze, and is a must for completists.

most the other reviewers are being to harsh!!!!.......2004-03-19

this movie is not as bad as the other reviewers say it is.yes its slow not gory and there is plenty of flaws but all and all the movie is still pretty good.there isnt alot of murder scenes though the murder scenes that are in the movie are pretty good in that cheesey b horror way.not the greatest directing but not the worst in the world by no means at all. the story isnt to original but the ending is for its time,though it does have a little pinch of hitchcock,it still is an original ending for its time.real horror fans stick it out and wait for the ending, im sure you wont be as discruntled as the other reviewers are.the problem with this movie is the pace,its really slow and there should have been another murder or two.other than that it was a good corney but spooky,forcefully suspenseful(as in the pace of the movie)budget flick. IT DESERVES MORE THAN 1 STAR and i liked it.hurry up and get it before you cant find it anymore.even if its just for the spooky,twisted,make u feel dirty ending,its worth it, despite the nay sayers. so get the dvd,flaws and all.flaws hmmmmmmm! doesn't that define b style horror movies?? I THOUGHT SO!!!! B MOVIES ROCK!!!

Should be zero stars.......2003-12-28

This is the worst movie I've ever seen, and I have seen plenty of low-budget flicks. There is plenty of dead time between scenes, the story line is ridiculous, the acting is the worst I've ever seen, and the pace of the film is so slow that I dare you to try to stay awake through the whole thing. Buy this film only if you are looking for the worst one ever (which is why I bought it).

WTF?.......2003-12-15

Walkin thru the horror section at a local store i stumbled across this movie its got BANNED written accross the top and OUT SOLD POLTERGIEST BEFORE BANNED and sorts of hunky dorey bull crap so me biengin such a horror fanatic i bought it thinkin oh boy this has to be good..I want to ask the director who made this movie somthin WTF IS THIS SUPPOSED TO BE? this has to be one of the worst moives i have ever seen infact it was so bad i gave it away..now i am never critical like this but i mean really this movie is just a damn shame..its a horror movie alright a horror-able movie basically its about a retarded brother who masterbates to women while they sleep and then for no apparent reason kills them...wow what a great idea COME ON! MAKE SENSE! its got the classic "oh no we are broke down and there is only one big rich house to stay in" sequence and the actors are just plain pathetic. DO NOT BUY THIS MOVIE AT ALL DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT ITS A WASTE OF A PERFECTLY GOOD DVD THAT COULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR SOMTHIN ELSE the only reason i even gave it a star is because i had to...

Average customer rating:

I want those 80 minutes of my life back!
A slasher worth seeing.
most the other reviewers are being to harsh!!!!
Should be zero stars
WTF?

Unhinged [Region 2]
Starring: Laurel Munson , Janet Penner , Sara Ansley , Virginia Settle , and John Morrison
Director: Don Gronquist
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Horror | Genres | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B000260PMK

Customer Reviews:

I want those 80 minutes of my life back!.......2005-02-24

A slasher worth seeing........2004-05-11

most the other reviewers are being to harsh!!!!.......2004-03-19

Should be zero stars.......2003-12-28

WTF?.......2003-12-15

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