Reviews
Kemek (1970)
Incredibly Inept & Boring to Boot...
An exasperatingly bad film with a generic plot about a mad scientist's mind -controlling drug known as "Kemek". Poor production values, non-existent direction, & a terrible score are only a few of the highlights. The only thing that makes this even remotely watchable is Mary Woronov. This is definitely not one of the better low-budget flicks she made in the 70's.
Hellhole (1985)
Lurid Entertainment For Fans of Camp
This somewhat entertaining garbage stars Judy Landers as Susan, a young girl who witnesses her mother's vicious strangling. Following this, she comes down with amnesia(of course)and is sent to a mental sanitarium for women(of course) headed by the mad Dr. Fletcher(played with loads of much-needed camp by cult icon Mary Woronov),who likes to perform unorthodox drug -induced lobotomies on some of the more out-of-control inmates. There is plenty of stuff in this flick to please any die-hard camp or exploitation fan: pointless lesbian scenes, gratuitous shower scenes & nudity, camp dialogue , horrid performances(with the notable exception of Woronov), & a cast that also includes Marjoe Gortner, Dyanne Thorne(of "Ilsa" fame), Ray Sharkey, & Terry Moore. All in all, a classic midnight movie.
Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)
Cult-Classic Comedy From the Roger Corman Factory
Roger Corman's New World Pictures released this clever & often hilarious musical comedy starring the punk rock band "The Ramones". It may seem a little dated in the 90's, but it manages to entertain nonetheless. Mary Woronov steals the show as the rock-music hating principal, Miss Togar.
Death Race 2000 (1975)
The Ultimate Cult-Classic!
Roger Corman's New World Pictures released this top-of-the-line low-budget cult film about a race where the drivers acquire points by running down pedestrians. Everything that a good low-budget movie should have is included: non-stop action, skilled direction by trash master Paul Bartel, graphic violence, nudity, campy dialog & performances, & the presence of cult diva Mary Woronov. Also included are David Carradine & a pre-Rocky Sylvester Stallone. This has been re-released recently as part of the "Roger Corman Classics" series on his New Horizons Home Video company. It contains a short interview with Corman, conducted by Leonard Maltin, about the film. A must-see!
Seizure (1974)
Oliver Stone's laughable debut...
This, Oliver Stone's first feature film, is possibly the worst excuse for a horror film I've ever had the "pleasure" of viewing. Ludicrous plot, poor location shooting, & the presence of Troy Donahue sink it. Interesting cast , though, including "Dark Shadows" veteran Jonathan Frid, Martine Beswicke, & Mary Woronov. But not even Mary can save this one. Maybe if there had been more sex & violence it could have been watchable. =)
Sugar Cookies (1973)
An Odd Erotic-Thriller From the Troma Team...
Although not a particularly good film, it is still loads better than anything Troma released in the 80's. This is the one of the first releases by Troma, a few years after the laughable "The Battle of Love's Return". Lynn Lowry plays a dual role(and cannot act in either of them) as Alta, a woman murdered by adult film-maker Max, & Julie, an actress pursued by lesbian Camila(the leggy Mary Woronov). It might have been a better film had there been better acting and if a stupid sub-plot involving Max's ex-brother-in-law had been deleted.
Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972)
Mildly Suspenseful Holiday Slasher Flick...
Preceding the "psycho killer on a rampage on a holiday" era of horror films by a few years, this film manages to wring a fair amount of suspense and some well-directed murder scenes out of its miniscule budget. An eerie musical score, Andy Warhol veterans Ondine & Candy Darling in cameo roles, & the presence of Mary Woronov aid in the film's success. One complaint: It is VERY poorly produced resulting in most of the film being overly dark.