I sat down to watch D'Amato's "Buio Omega" (aka "Beyond the Darkness", aka "Buried Alive", aka "Blue Holocaust", etc, etc.) after months of anticipation. Sadly, this film failed to leave a very positive impression - while I tend to wax lyrical about most horror movies, this one didn't quite live up to the hype.
Joe D'Amato's no Argento or Fulci...a fact I was aware of when I ordered this title. I expected, however, something a bit special after all the hype and positive comments I'd read. This created an expectation that the film just couldn't live up to. Still, I digress! Gorehounds may love this film as it does contain some very bloody scenes which are well done considering the age of the movie and its budget. For me, however, the film failed to shock and that is where it fails. D'Amato pulls out the stops to revolt the viewer but my reaction was pretty much one of indifference.
Handled by a more skillful director, this could have been a Gothic masterpiece...all dark chambers holding appalling secrets. Instead, the film creaks along and the last 20 minutes dragged badly.
One positive element of the film is the soundtrack. Performed by Goblin, this is sure to please many viewers.
Some readers will love this movie, others will hate it. It's definitely a film to see and make your own mind up about..but I suggest renting the film rather than taking the plunge and purchasing it.
I may look back and think I've treated this film unfairly but, right now, my feeling is one of disappointment.
A lowly 6 out of 10.
Joe D'Amato's no Argento or Fulci...a fact I was aware of when I ordered this title. I expected, however, something a bit special after all the hype and positive comments I'd read. This created an expectation that the film just couldn't live up to. Still, I digress! Gorehounds may love this film as it does contain some very bloody scenes which are well done considering the age of the movie and its budget. For me, however, the film failed to shock and that is where it fails. D'Amato pulls out the stops to revolt the viewer but my reaction was pretty much one of indifference.
Handled by a more skillful director, this could have been a Gothic masterpiece...all dark chambers holding appalling secrets. Instead, the film creaks along and the last 20 minutes dragged badly.
One positive element of the film is the soundtrack. Performed by Goblin, this is sure to please many viewers.
Some readers will love this movie, others will hate it. It's definitely a film to see and make your own mind up about..but I suggest renting the film rather than taking the plunge and purchasing it.
I may look back and think I've treated this film unfairly but, right now, my feeling is one of disappointment.
A lowly 6 out of 10.