Yay for Troma!! Yay for duct tape!! Possibly the funniest horror spoof in existence. A laugh every five seconds, and the gore rarely stops, once it starts. A fast-paced farce that makes Scary Movie look like Date Movie. This is Decampitated. Decampitated is about seven friends who don't seem to like, or even know each other very well, nonetheless, they decide to go camping together, although they know nothing about the activity. Seriously, these people know as much about camping as Hulk Hogan knows about wrestling. The leader of our group, Garrett, a hyper, long-haired, twig of a man, despite not being very bright, really knows how to take charge. Garrett's lazy friends reluctantly join him in his quest to rough it, and luckily, the car doesn't break down till they reach the wilderness. The happy campers decide to camp as planned then get the car fixed, but we soon discover, there's a killer in the woods, but luckily, there's seven campers, that's more than enough to fight off the killer, especially if they all stick together, right? To say. these people don't have each others backs, would be an understatement. When a horror-spoof, courtesy of Troma, comes off more like something from Nickelodeon, but still manages to kick ass, you know you've got a winner on your hands. Perhaps the flat-out best Troma movie on the planet, that wasn't directed by Lloyd Kaufman. Decampitated is gory, self-parodying, constantly entertaining, and, of course, hilarious. Also, you'll never realize how useful duct tape actually is until you see this movie. The cheesiness is magnificent. Troma struck gold with this one, and if you buy it, you'll see why. Yay for Decampitated!! 9/10
28 Reviews
attractive teens endure murder and mayhem in the woods
BadBeth8 January 2000
Actor Thomas Martwick is by far the highlight of this particular piece, although the other performances are surprisingly good for this genre. Everyone in it is young and good-looking (again, Martwick is the standout) and the gore is campy and creative. You're not in any danger of actually being scared, but you can count on some genuine entertainment spiced with a generous helping of youthful (and charmingly inexperienced) enthusiasm.
Sneaky Pig Productions
Polaris_DiB4 June 2006
Warning: Spoilers
So it was funny, I guess. The point is that they're all stupid, and we get to kind of have fun letting them be stupid and run around the woods. I get it, I should say... fun! Yeah...
I don't know, I think a few things in this were pretty creative, mostly the different type of stuff the killer did and the whole side-story involving the transvestite. I also like the references to Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Deliverance (at this point, can you even have a killer woodsman story without said references?). Also, the whole duct tape thing was a great motif.
I actually think the funniest and most interesting part of the movie was the credits, though. Wardrobe provided by Wal-Mart. Yeah, good stuff.
--PolarisDiB
I don't know, I think a few things in this were pretty creative, mostly the different type of stuff the killer did and the whole side-story involving the transvestite. I also like the references to Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Deliverance (at this point, can you even have a killer woodsman story without said references?). Also, the whole duct tape thing was a great motif.
I actually think the funniest and most interesting part of the movie was the credits, though. Wardrobe provided by Wal-Mart. Yeah, good stuff.
--PolarisDiB
"You Know, We Don't Get Many Visitors Up This Way!"...
azathothpwiggins13 July 2021
DECAMPITATED is one of the better Troma productions.
Seven friends set out for a camping trip in the wilds of Colorado. Unbeknownst to them, a hopping, skipping, dancing madman is out to ruin their plans!
Made with only the finest cheddar available, this great film teaches us many IMPORTANT LESSONS: #1- There is no greater miracle of science than duct tape! #2- The weed whacker is life's ultimate weapon! #3- Sudden, brutal amputation need not be a hindrance to a quality camping experience!
Featuring ultra-mega-omni-violence; unfortunate sound effects; kung fu; and a cross-dressing cowboy; this movie contains every essential cinematic element!
I laughed! I cried! I even barfed a little, once!...
Seven friends set out for a camping trip in the wilds of Colorado. Unbeknownst to them, a hopping, skipping, dancing madman is out to ruin their plans!
Made with only the finest cheddar available, this great film teaches us many IMPORTANT LESSONS: #1- There is no greater miracle of science than duct tape! #2- The weed whacker is life's ultimate weapon! #3- Sudden, brutal amputation need not be a hindrance to a quality camping experience!
Featuring ultra-mega-omni-violence; unfortunate sound effects; kung fu; and a cross-dressing cowboy; this movie contains every essential cinematic element!
I laughed! I cried! I even barfed a little, once!...
Decampitated: Dumb fun without the fun
Platypuschow27 July 2018
I admit, I'm not even remotely a Troma fan! I think they're dumb ugly films and have never seen the appeal. For that reason I wasn't exactly the demographic for this going in.
Here we see Troma do a spoof of your traditional slasher flick. We have a group of 20 somethings go camping in the forest, a mixed bag of your traditional stereotypes and they fall foul of serial killer.
To the films credit the killer is fairly interesting, a jovial fellow who skips along and uses all manner of weapons to dispose of his prey.
Further to the films credit there are some laughs to be had, I personally for example laughed out loud at the opening sequence.
Sadly that really is all I can say in favour of the film. Alike every other Troma movie it looks ugly, it sounds dreadful and for every good joke there are a dozen more that simply aren't funny.
Troma just isn't my thing, never has been and likely never will. It's dumb fun, without the fun.
The Good:
Has a few laughs
The Bad:
Looks like crap
Sounds like an early VHS
Mostly unfunny nonsense
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
When caught in a bear trap use your machete on your leg instead of the trap. Duh!
Vibrators make great drink stirrers
Limbs are like lego bricks, they just clip back on
Here we see Troma do a spoof of your traditional slasher flick. We have a group of 20 somethings go camping in the forest, a mixed bag of your traditional stereotypes and they fall foul of serial killer.
To the films credit the killer is fairly interesting, a jovial fellow who skips along and uses all manner of weapons to dispose of his prey.
Further to the films credit there are some laughs to be had, I personally for example laughed out loud at the opening sequence.
Sadly that really is all I can say in favour of the film. Alike every other Troma movie it looks ugly, it sounds dreadful and for every good joke there are a dozen more that simply aren't funny.
Troma just isn't my thing, never has been and likely never will. It's dumb fun, without the fun.
The Good:
Has a few laughs
The Bad:
Looks like crap
Sounds like an early VHS
Mostly unfunny nonsense
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
When caught in a bear trap use your machete on your leg instead of the trap. Duh!
Vibrators make great drink stirrers
Limbs are like lego bricks, they just clip back on
Not the usual Troma "standard"
honsajons19 November 2001
I do love low budget movies, but this one is just awful. And not in the `good' awful sense that is usually accustomed to low budget movies. This is just pure and simply awful. The story, a bunch of not too bright kids get the great idea of going camping. Turns out they chose to camp in the hunting ground of the all dancing, all killing psycho fisherman, who runs around in the forest killing everything in sight. Humans preferred. I guess you can figure out the rest. These kids get lost and need to escape the evil clutches of the fisherman.
Usually I enjoy the humor of Troma, but this one is just awful. Not many laughs at all. And no uncalled for nudity either. No great ideas for the plot, no mindgrabbing gorie effects (there is a high amount of blood though), no good jokes.no nothing really. It's pretty much just a waste of time, and for Troma a waste of money. Of course, no true Troma fan should miss it. But others should try to avoid it.
Usually I enjoy the humor of Troma, but this one is just awful. Not many laughs at all. And no uncalled for nudity either. No great ideas for the plot, no mindgrabbing gorie effects (there is a high amount of blood though), no good jokes.no nothing really. It's pretty much just a waste of time, and for Troma a waste of money. Of course, no true Troma fan should miss it. But others should try to avoid it.
Boring horror spoof
EA2JCWHO11 August 2000
What can I say about Troma and Decampitated? This film was so BAD! Bad in ways you would want to eject the tape during the first 20 mins. The cover is a good lead-on. You think it's a horror flick, but needed it is another Troma rip-off. The writing is BAD, some of the jokes are funny but then it gets old quickly, and the killer, concealed by a bee screen, can actually be seen! Avoid this one... unless you like cheap-worthless comedy.
DecampizZzZzzZzzZzZ................
buchass21 September 2005
oh my...!!!THIS FILM SUCKS!!!!!!!Not funny, boring, idiot, incoherent, dumb ass,bad,bad ,bad,bad, uff! There's no adjectives too describe this awful and idiot film...
What they are thinking??? Honestly, this flick is a back stab in Troma's back,and i like Troma very much, in memorable films like : "Toxic Avenger", "Tromeo and Julliet" and the one and only "Terror Firmer"!!
"Decampitated" is a mix "Parker Lewis",cheap blood and the worst and terrible humor that i have the pleasure too see!!!
If you like this movie, i can also recommend bad and horrible movies like this one:"Cannibal! The Musical" (one of the worst...); "Blondes have more guns" (...); And the fabulous "Alien Blood".......
What they are thinking??? Honestly, this flick is a back stab in Troma's back,and i like Troma very much, in memorable films like : "Toxic Avenger", "Tromeo and Julliet" and the one and only "Terror Firmer"!!
"Decampitated" is a mix "Parker Lewis",cheap blood and the worst and terrible humor that i have the pleasure too see!!!
If you like this movie, i can also recommend bad and horrible movies like this one:"Cannibal! The Musical" (one of the worst...); "Blondes have more guns" (...); And the fabulous "Alien Blood".......
Oh My God!!
Bimbo_Boy2 May 2002
It really really sucked!! Thank God for the "Friday The 13th" movies! I really enjoy them... =) I almost felt sick after the opening scene... Who wants to se a girl loose all her legs and still keep on running? Silly as hell. I want them to be a bit more serious than that even though they don't have to be "good". Ugh!!
Enjoyable, Goofy, Fun, From Troma
danthewrestlingmanorigin28 December 2006
The opening scene in Decampitated, features a young lady, running from our lovable madman, as she VERY slowly meets a gruesome, yet hilarious end, she sure had some bad luck. Few people really die in Decampitated, characters' loose limbs, and spill enough blood worthy of a Mel Gibson epic, yet do not die.If you enjoyed classic Troma films like Terror Firmer, Tromeo And Juliet, Tales From The Crapper, etc. You'll enjoy this. However if this is your first Troma experience, I guarantee nothing, Troma is an acquired taste. I love it personally, but you have to enjoy gross out humor, mixed with comedic gore, and wacky characters'. Weapons utilized in this movie include a weed whacker, and even a fishing pole. On a side note, Bethany Lavoo, looks like Charisma Carpenter's twin sister, the resemblance is uncanny. My only complaint, is that the movie runs a little to long, with extended scenes of nothing, that could have been edited down to make a more compact film.
This movie should be called: Good Uses For Duct Tape!
whammy6665 June 2005
Wow I loved this movie. Found it to be funny. Much better than slasher comedies like Scary Movie, and all that crap. This is great! We got the stupidest campers in the world in this film...The "kills" in this movie are really funny, film also has some blood. NO NUDITY though. I know this is Troma, and I know the DVD cover...don't be tempted it includes NO NUDITY. I REPEAT NO NUDITY. FIne with me, I love the movie anyway! These guys did an ingenious job on this film, I cant wait for their next movie. These guys did good directing for this movie, I am sure the budget was low but this is as good as any 60 million dollar budgeted film, believe me. So get this today...you won't be disappointed!
More like "Friday the 13th" done by The Three Stooges....
innocuous17 June 2008
Warning: Spoilers
The Troma introduction to the DVD says that this film was made for $15,000. I'm not sure about that, since the duct tape and fake blood budget line items must have been pretty high, but it's probably close.
***MINOR SPOILERS****
Anybody who enjoyed seeing Moe's head glued to a board, or nails pounded into Larry's hand, or a crowbar inserted into Curly's nose will immediately recognize this movie. Every injury, big or small, is fixable with duct tape, needle and thread, or staple gun. When the protagonists (i.e., stupid young campers) finally get to the abandoned cabin, every single one of them is wounded. The majority of the wounds would normally be fatal, but...what the heck! So we have one guy with a spigot inserted in his torso, another with a machete still sticking out of his side, a guy who's had his throat cut and then fixed it with duct tape, a girl who's lost an arm and sewn it back on, another girl who's lost an ear and hunks of flesh to fish hooks...and I forget the rest. Of course, the slasher has his own problems: he had a hand cut off and had to reattach it with staples and duct tape.
The acting is just what you'd expect for such a goofy movie. Fortunately, that's exactly what is needed. The FX are actually pretty good...about on a level with those military training movies that show fake wounds and how to provide first aid. Some of the editing and the jump cuts are a bit rough, but they're acceptable.
All in all, this is a lot better than your typical "shot on video which is a good thing because it's going straight to video" horror flick. Definitely a better-than-average Troma flick.
Recommended for people who like this sort of thing. Oh, yeah...two extra stars went to this just for the lack of inhibitions and the amazingly low budget.
***MINOR SPOILERS****
Anybody who enjoyed seeing Moe's head glued to a board, or nails pounded into Larry's hand, or a crowbar inserted into Curly's nose will immediately recognize this movie. Every injury, big or small, is fixable with duct tape, needle and thread, or staple gun. When the protagonists (i.e., stupid young campers) finally get to the abandoned cabin, every single one of them is wounded. The majority of the wounds would normally be fatal, but...what the heck! So we have one guy with a spigot inserted in his torso, another with a machete still sticking out of his side, a guy who's had his throat cut and then fixed it with duct tape, a girl who's lost an arm and sewn it back on, another girl who's lost an ear and hunks of flesh to fish hooks...and I forget the rest. Of course, the slasher has his own problems: he had a hand cut off and had to reattach it with staples and duct tape.
The acting is just what you'd expect for such a goofy movie. Fortunately, that's exactly what is needed. The FX are actually pretty good...about on a level with those military training movies that show fake wounds and how to provide first aid. Some of the editing and the jump cuts are a bit rough, but they're acceptable.
All in all, this is a lot better than your typical "shot on video which is a good thing because it's going straight to video" horror flick. Definitely a better-than-average Troma flick.
Recommended for people who like this sort of thing. Oh, yeah...two extra stars went to this just for the lack of inhibitions and the amazingly low budget.
I love this movie and I love Troma...
KGB-Greece-Patras23 June 2006
These last months I got to see a couple of Troma films, apart from Toxie 1, which I had seen in 2002. Some of the definite classics (Troma wars, Class of nuke'em high) and some of the so-called 'worst' (Nymphoid barbarian from dinosaur hell, Surf Nazis must die) are some of them. I don't consider myself a Troma completist or expert yet, but I love them already.
OK, we see Troma had minor or no involvement in this one. I am nevertheless thankful to them for financing that. Me being both a serious-film fan but also b-movie/splatter/weird/extreme enthousiast, Troma stuff has to be one of the most original and ahead of it's time entertainment flicks, often not without some political incorrect meanings & provocations. This small independent film is everything a low-budget-in-the-woods-slasher-spoof/evil-dead-clone would ever want to be! Words fail to describe the genuine feeling of pure fun this film can offer to the open minded! I dare to say that this is a step (or two) above the usual Troma comedy standard, for it's amazing pace, sense of humour and its fair acting. Splatter scenes are mediocre but imaginative and funny - and there're a lot of them! I am so glad to see a post from the leading actor. Sure you don't expect "rock-star" attitude from people working on such a film, but it's always nice to see the "artist" break the barriers of the medium and the film industry ethics by coming closer to the audience.
Respect
OK, we see Troma had minor or no involvement in this one. I am nevertheless thankful to them for financing that. Me being both a serious-film fan but also b-movie/splatter/weird/extreme enthousiast, Troma stuff has to be one of the most original and ahead of it's time entertainment flicks, often not without some political incorrect meanings & provocations. This small independent film is everything a low-budget-in-the-woods-slasher-spoof/evil-dead-clone would ever want to be! Words fail to describe the genuine feeling of pure fun this film can offer to the open minded! I dare to say that this is a step (or two) above the usual Troma comedy standard, for it's amazing pace, sense of humour and its fair acting. Splatter scenes are mediocre but imaginative and funny - and there're a lot of them! I am so glad to see a post from the leading actor. Sure you don't expect "rock-star" attitude from people working on such a film, but it's always nice to see the "artist" break the barriers of the medium and the film industry ethics by coming closer to the audience.
Respect
Jazz music, extreme video violence and, off course, teenagers.
oliverhamrin31 July 2013
This is a splatter film from the worlds best indie-film team. As soon as the intro kicks off, they will charm the audience with what they do best; slaughter and sick humor! It has a classic and a very handy main story, young people who are camping in the woods. But despite this, it's a totally unique film.
Seven young people plan to go camping for the weekend. They don't know that they will encounter a fate worse than mosquitoes, ants in the food and the rain-soaked sleeping bags. They get lost and happen to also crash the car in the middle of a forest, a forest carrying dark secrets. It is in this forest, he is raging - the merry, leaping creatures of the forest as happily kill anyone who gets in his way. You have never seen more cruel murders than those in Decampitated - at least not executed to the swinging big band jazz.
The actors are really worthless, which is just charming. Here you will find an entire branch of delicious slaughter scenes that will satisfy the most bloodthirsty viewers. This is certainly not mainstream. The Forest creature gets ahead with its Indian-jump, and kill young people to background music of punk bands like H2O and big band jazz. I found the jazz music very appropriate, to really show the stupid viewers that the is a comedy. Not a bad horror film made by a bunch of serious movie makers. It's a comedy. A splatter-comedy.
I'm a big fan of this wonderful genre called splatter. And this is a "masterpiece" among its rival opponents. I've watched it alone a thousand times. It also appears on each movie marathon, all tend to love it even though the room is always full of people with varied film tastes.
So...did you like Peter Jackson's cult classic Bad Taste? Okay, that was a stupid question. Off course you liked it! Therefore, you also have to see this film which proves the fact that VIDEO VIOLENCE actually is hilarious. That is all.
Seven young people plan to go camping for the weekend. They don't know that they will encounter a fate worse than mosquitoes, ants in the food and the rain-soaked sleeping bags. They get lost and happen to also crash the car in the middle of a forest, a forest carrying dark secrets. It is in this forest, he is raging - the merry, leaping creatures of the forest as happily kill anyone who gets in his way. You have never seen more cruel murders than those in Decampitated - at least not executed to the swinging big band jazz.
The actors are really worthless, which is just charming. Here you will find an entire branch of delicious slaughter scenes that will satisfy the most bloodthirsty viewers. This is certainly not mainstream. The Forest creature gets ahead with its Indian-jump, and kill young people to background music of punk bands like H2O and big band jazz. I found the jazz music very appropriate, to really show the stupid viewers that the is a comedy. Not a bad horror film made by a bunch of serious movie makers. It's a comedy. A splatter-comedy.
I'm a big fan of this wonderful genre called splatter. And this is a "masterpiece" among its rival opponents. I've watched it alone a thousand times. It also appears on each movie marathon, all tend to love it even though the room is always full of people with varied film tastes.
So...did you like Peter Jackson's cult classic Bad Taste? Okay, that was a stupid question. Off course you liked it! Therefore, you also have to see this film which proves the fact that VIDEO VIOLENCE actually is hilarious. That is all.
A very well done Comedy-Slasher
tromeo-113 February 2003
If you are a fan of Troma and their releases, you will love this!!
A group of youngsters try to go on a nice and lovely camping trip somewhere in the woods, but the killer - dressed like a beekeeper - is waiting for them... Doesn`t sound like a brilliant new idea, but when you see the killer dancing through the woods, ripping an ear off a girl with a fishing rod, you will be laughing your head off. Of course this is a low-budget (or almost no-budget) production, but I don`t think someone expects "Gladiator II" from Troma. So people, invite some of your friends and enjoy a 90 min movie filled with jokes, splatter, a transvestite and other things you would NEVER expect from Troma.
Enjoy
A group of youngsters try to go on a nice and lovely camping trip somewhere in the woods, but the killer - dressed like a beekeeper - is waiting for them... Doesn`t sound like a brilliant new idea, but when you see the killer dancing through the woods, ripping an ear off a girl with a fishing rod, you will be laughing your head off. Of course this is a low-budget (or almost no-budget) production, but I don`t think someone expects "Gladiator II" from Troma. So people, invite some of your friends and enjoy a 90 min movie filled with jokes, splatter, a transvestite and other things you would NEVER expect from Troma.
Enjoy
Evil Dead meets Scary Movie
Jedi Lofty25 September 2001
Let me start by saying that I almost certainly would not have seen this film if I hadn't been working in the US with one of the actors involved (Mike Hart).
The opening scene sets the tone for the whole movie - it is very obvious that the film was made with it's tongue very firmly lodged in it's cheek!
I loved the almost Airplane level of silliness (the bear traps in the above-mentioned scene, the psychopath clad in fisherman's waders and bee-keeping mask) and found the whole thing to be well packaged and fun, especially considering the evident small budget.
The opening scene sets the tone for the whole movie - it is very obvious that the film was made with it's tongue very firmly lodged in it's cheek!
I loved the almost Airplane level of silliness (the bear traps in the above-mentioned scene, the psychopath clad in fisherman's waders and bee-keeping mask) and found the whole thing to be well packaged and fun, especially considering the evident small budget.
Another winner distributed from Troma team!
ashspicefilms1 August 2000
Very cool and funny, and it's refreshing to see a movie with modern young people that aren't the boring characters from scream and IKWYDLS. Advertised as a horror film on the box, but I was lucky enough to see a trailer earlier so I knew what to expect when I bought this. Very very Reccomended.
Great movie!
Liehgeis26 July 2001
This movie is one of the best I've seen in a long time. It almost beats every slasher/comedy I've seen up to date.The opening seen is the best thing with the whole movie I loved it!If you liked Scary Movie and Scary Video you will like this!
Excellent mockery of the slasher in the woods movies.
fibreoptic21 October 2004
Decampitated is cheap and cheerful. Not once does this movie take itself seriously. The actors were quite good at acting goofy and even though there is a fair bit of blood and gore this isn't scary or even tries to be. The music is an odd affair with all kinds of music being played especially that stupid music that plays when the killer appears half way through the movie. None of the music is my cup of tea but fits in well. This movie was a joy to watch from beginning to end which just goes to show that the Troma crew really know how to make a cool wacky movie on a budget. The one thing that bugged me was the chick who played Candace. She was really annoying!!! Otherwise a brilliant cheapo spoof. Ha who needs Scary Movie! 9/10
It's only an amateur movie
justusdallmer7 January 2002
in the woods behind your city, so don't use the wrong measures.
It is cheap, there is no suspense or horror, but it is more fun than any "expensive" A-, B- or C-picture. Cunningham and Friends show you all these dump mistakes of the bigger movies, but they know it. And they don't take their film serious - that's the difference, which makes their film much better than all of these highbrow, expensive, well-lit but only boring soap-bubbles. DECAMPITATED makes fun of itself.
And the blood looks good, and the rhythm is fast.
It is cheap, there is no suspense or horror, but it is more fun than any "expensive" A-, B- or C-picture. Cunningham and Friends show you all these dump mistakes of the bigger movies, but they know it. And they don't take their film serious - that's the difference, which makes their film much better than all of these highbrow, expensive, well-lit but only boring soap-bubbles. DECAMPITATED makes fun of itself.
And the blood looks good, and the rhythm is fast.
Decampitated!!!
ilostmyapples8 June 2008
Decampitated! This movie totally just snuck right up into my favorite Troma list without a doubt. I thought it was that good. A great comedy/horror spoof directed by Matt Cunningham. This was excellent! The opening scene was great and I enjoyed the good laugh. The use of duct tape in this film was hilarious. I almost want to know how much duct tape was used in this film just for chips 'n giggles. This film had that good ole Troma style to it but in a different way then usual Troma films do. I think it was actually better done then most Troma films in my collection. The acting was great which is a plus for Troma..even though this was a total spoof movie. Some of the way the camera angles were used were really cool. It added that extra humor to it. Definitely pick this movie up if you come across it. I know its a rare one out there on the Troma market but if you see it, pick it up. I look forward to seeing more film by Mr. Cunningham.
Troma camp
jeroentoonen10 December 2016
Troma Entertainment has a rich history of sex, violence and plenty of laughs. Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz became legends with titles such as 'Toxic Avenger', 'Troma's War' and of course the one and only 'Sgt Kabukiman N.Y.P.D'. It all started with the 'sexy- comedies' back in the seventies but the real success came with their goofy horror comedies. Lloyd and Herz had a sharp eye for silly new directors which brings me to the centerpiece of this review: 'Decampitated', a delicious piece of old school horror/comedy.
Matt Cunningham (Mangler Reborn) is responsible for this hilarious late 90's camp. Camping teenagers experienced their finest moments back in the 80's when the slashers where a hot topic and the so called 'camp-value' was high. It was meant to be silly, over the top and based on (overplayed) stereotypes. Decampitated grabs the essentials of the campy slasher and shakes it around a bit, the outcome is stupidity at its finest.
It becomes clear from the very first moment that Matt has something in store for us. It starts off with a rather funny and ridiculous parody on the stereotypical chase scene in the woods involving some hard to miss bear traps. Rightly after we meet a small chunk of the victims as they are planning their camping trip. It is shown with some crazy wide angle lens shots and the impressive amount of self- mockery makes it a joyful and fresh start to a true love it or hate it slasher.
The film tends to get really awkward at some points. The close-up shots are really uncomfortable but they work in favor of the comedy part. Everything about 'Decampitated' feels like a cartoon. Not only are the actors overacting the actual overacting, they are also constantly supported by goofy sound effects and even sillier music. It makes up for a slap-stick like game of death with all of the genre clichés dangling around the forest.
Matt Cunningham (Mangler Reborn) is responsible for this hilarious late 90's camp. Camping teenagers experienced their finest moments back in the 80's when the slashers where a hot topic and the so called 'camp-value' was high. It was meant to be silly, over the top and based on (overplayed) stereotypes. Decampitated grabs the essentials of the campy slasher and shakes it around a bit, the outcome is stupidity at its finest.
It becomes clear from the very first moment that Matt has something in store for us. It starts off with a rather funny and ridiculous parody on the stereotypical chase scene in the woods involving some hard to miss bear traps. Rightly after we meet a small chunk of the victims as they are planning their camping trip. It is shown with some crazy wide angle lens shots and the impressive amount of self- mockery makes it a joyful and fresh start to a true love it or hate it slasher.
The film tends to get really awkward at some points. The close-up shots are really uncomfortable but they work in favor of the comedy part. Everything about 'Decampitated' feels like a cartoon. Not only are the actors overacting the actual overacting, they are also constantly supported by goofy sound effects and even sillier music. It makes up for a slap-stick like game of death with all of the genre clichés dangling around the forest.
Dumb and Dumber Meets Friday the 13th
loneme__122 August 2001
First of all, don't expect a scary film. This is not a spoof, or a take on any one horror film and Troma had nothing to do with this film except to buy it once it was done and distribute it. This was all written, directed and acted independently. If you take all of the 80's horror films and took out all the seriousness, this is what you are left with. All I can say, is I am extremely proud of this film and the fantastic job everyone did in the film and behind the scenes. The script may not be the best but if you don't "get" the humor you must not be from this planet. The opening scene sets the pace for the film, it is a fast paced, campy comedy about some teens who are reluctant participants of a camping trip to DeCamp Acres. You find yourself asking, "Why are these guys camping together, they can't stand each other!" Filled with EXTREME OVER-ACTING (on-purpose), this really rips on the whole horror genre trying to take themselves to seriously. I had so much fun being involved with this project and even more fun seeing the final result! Please take the time to see it once. Trust me, if you know what to expect going into this film, you won't be disappointed! Oh, one more thing, please forgive the "Jim Carrey" acting in some parts, I was a big fan!
I am impressed!!!!
jontonian18 May 2001
This movie is great. For the kind of horror comedy spoof it is. It is a common subject for a horror spoof, camping the woods and stuff. But it turns out to be extremely unique and completely hilarious. Three words, I am impressed. I was lucky enough to be a part of it. A long hair stoner. It was a wonderful and great experience and fun to be apart of this film. Everybody in it did a great job. Watch it with a friend a beer amongst other goodies on a Saturday night and you will not be disappointed....
Troma`s "Friday"-parody with a dancing (!) killer... --> SPOILER!
DJ Inferno28 December 2001
Warning: Spoilers
Welcome to the typical Troma-production: awful acting, silly humor, cheesy F/X... This semi-professional slasher-movie is no exclusion: maybe the young and amateurish protagonists had a lot of fun while shooting this, but the fun does not communicate on the watcher! The whole time they´re running aimless through the forests, what´s here and there interrupted by some nasty gore-sequences or campy jokes. I´m definitely no fan of those dumb "Friday"-movies, but at the latest after 15 minutes I started to miss Jason! Check out "Bad Taste", "Flesheater" or even "The Dead Next Door" for some great no budget-shots, and if you really want to see some recommended flicks produced by Troma try to find "Mother´s Day", "The Toxic Avenger - Part 1" or "Maniac Nurses find Extasy", but avoid this one at all costs!! As tasty as a rotten egg!!!
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