The Brotherhood VI: Initiation (2009) User Reviews

Major Bore

[Superwonderscope · 2/10 · 3 August 2011]

This is absolutely preposterous.

Iused to like M. DeCoteau's a lot : back in the 80's, his TV movies (SKELETONS was a good one), LEATHER JACKET LOVE STORY was a good departure. And his formula-movies with guys in boxer shorts, well, some of them were interesting. The first BROTHERHOOD, the 4th installment was more ambitious, but I think i prefer THE FRIGHTENING best. That was... a decade ago, almost.

But here, there is nothing left. A bunch of half-naked dudes wandering in the woods. The thinnest plot possible, an extremely (+ long & stupid) first scene. And the guys just do.. nothing. First of all, they just can't act, so... You have to wait for the last 10 minutes to get the point of this story.

It is BORING. Just plain boring. It not even badly shot, but a giant bore. The fake blood on the screen is hilariously bad. No scares, no excitement. BROTHERHOOD V : ALUMNI was the pit. The 6th part has first of all nothing to do at all with the whole Brotherhood concept. It just exists to put guys in briefs on a screen. At some point, the director has to ask himself why on earth always shooting over and over and over and over the same scenes year after year after year? Ican think of the money thing (the director's gotta eat), but where is the creativity, the fun? Nowhere in sight anymore.

Conclusion : I'm actually a pi**ed-one DDC fan.

Poor

[poupartca · 2/10 · 25 October 2009]

I've enjoyed David DeCoteau's films for years. Many have a had a great camp quality. Watching "Brotherhood VI" I can't help but think that Dave's in a terrible rut. This films plays like he's just not trying anymore. The script is poor. The plot is tired. Even DD's famous homoeroticism isn't what it was in better films. I can't imagine what film the above effusive commenter saw. It certainly wasn't this tired offering. The bar isn't and shouldn't be set very high for B movies, but it's not too much to ask that they at least be interesting, if only for the duration. This film has a very rushed quality to it, beyond the ordinary for the genre. I wish I could see something in it, but it just isn't there. Sorry Dave.

The pits

[Leofwine_draca · 2/10 · 28 September 2019]

More homoerotic nonsense from David DeCoteau, who admitted that the whole thing was shot in just four days. That comes as little surprise, as there's virtually no plot side from a vaguely EVIL DEAD-style setting. The usual buff guys turn up and after half an hour of set-up strip down to their underwear and wander around aimlessly for the rest of the movie. At the climax, a mask-wearing lumberjack complete with axe shows up for some hijinks, but this really is the pits.

STUPID AND BAD DIRECTED

[fabiotrastamara · 1/10 · 23 December 2018]

I would embarrassed being the director and the writer for this movie. It is bad edited, bad directed and bed written. It is so embarrassing

catastrophic

[Vincentiu · 29 August 2012]

a film about nothing. blank piece of a puzzle. and waste of time. few nude boys in an isolated house. the usual murders. and the fake terror. nothing else. not story, not acting. only a kind of homosexual entertainment, not very inspired. a boring movie. for actors, for public. and sketch of good intentions because3 the desire of director is really ambiguous. a new title in filmography ? an occasion for young actors to have a role ? resurrection of Brotherhood name ? a not very inspired parody. all is confuse and nasty. but may be an accident. prepare for a real masterpiece. that is only explanation. and seed for better expectations about a teenager series with much success.

Usual Decoteau Movie & Question about the end

[salaciously · 6/10 · 17 December 2010]

First, I guess I had a question: I though the lumberjack got Kevin after Kevin stabbed him in the attic, and then Kevin ran out in his underwear (Thanks DD) and the lumberjack appears in the forest behind him and grabs him by the throat (I thought he was a goner). But then the police find Kevin (the actor looked different? WTF)and questioned him, and told him they didn't find the body of the lumberjack in the attic. Please free to email me at [e-mail]

In terms of the Brotherhood series in general and this particular movie, none have been able to achieve the shear entertainment value of Voodoo Academy. Now that was fun...but of course I attended religious schools. LOL

But to be honest, I watch any Decoteau movie I can find. I am just addicted.

Excitement.

[lafazman · 25 October 2008]

Is all I can really say about this title. Fantastic idea, IMPECCABLE casting and performances all make this a definite must-have for any movie collection. The Brotherhood VI: Initiation brings together all the stigmas you love from the horror genre and the fear and controversy surrounding fraternity initiation rituals into one harmonious melting pot that in no way undermines the art that is film making. With acting that makes you FEEL the victims' duress and a storyline with sheer intensity that is sure to keep you on edge even after the film has ended, The Brotherhood VI: Initiation is a thriller with the dynamics to shove it out of the "slasher" genre and into the "horror" section. If you are looking for a thoughtless, blood-filled film which gives you 90 minutes of overly macabre scenes while robbing you completely of a plot, this movie is not for you. But don't worry slasher seekers, Saw V was just released this weekend! The Brotherhood VI: Initiation is a personal favorite and is sure to leave the same impression on anybody who is smart enough to give it a shot. Brilliant work guys.