Ya know, I saw this movie back in 1991 when it came out and I remember really liking this film. Years later I go ahead and buy this movie and had to force myself to watch it. OK, I kind of like the idea of this alien having to switch heads because his head keeps blowing up. Stupid, but could have been fun. Now, this is what I didn't like. Lack of gore, extremely bad music score, and horrendous acting. This movie had so much potential to be a shocking gore fest but decided to go a much tamer route and less serious. This just ruined the whole film. All the way through the movie I kept expecting to see multiple head explosions, a serious score to give the movie some frightening atmosphere, and to have some characters that you actually cared about. Instead, this movie delivers something that a 12 year old kid could write. I can't believe this movie was directed by the same guy that directed "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer". What a horrible disappointment. The only good part of this movie is the last 5 minutes when it finally starts picking up. Unfortuanatly, it still goes nowhere. Highly disappointing and if you are a real horror fan stay away from this movie. Don't even rent it.
Review of The Borrower
