SCARRED is a very typical example of your indie horror movie. It sees four girls heading off to an abandoned building in order to shoot photos for their modelling portfolios. Cut lots of posing in underwear and bikinis for what seems like forever. Eventually, a masked killer goes on the rampage and begins bumping them off one by one. The second half of the film is full of torture porn-style kill segments which are dealt with in an uninteresting and distasteful way while the film as a whole is made without grace, flair, or wit.
13 Reviews
I love nature shoots
nogodnomasters11 December 2017
Warning: Spoilers
Four models, a photographer and a token fat guy go off to "the lodge" for a photo shoot, except they camp out in small tents instead. Whatever happened to those large green canvas monstrosities anyway? There is the story of Jonah Kandi who apparently died with no one bothering to find a body. A midget claims he is still alive.
This is a slasher film, so I can't imagine there be much of a plot spoiler except for "final girl." The film had a low budget sound system that was choppy and ill suited. Too much outdoors sound at beach, too much munching when midget was eating, and other sound had an echo effect. Typical slasher with various implements including a chainsaw and other questionable brand new items.
Appears to have originally been released in 2013 under the groan title "Kandi Land" without much fanfare.
Guide: F-word, sex, nudity (Jessica Lauschin) Minus a star for crappy sound.
This is a slasher film, so I can't imagine there be much of a plot spoiler except for "final girl." The film had a low budget sound system that was choppy and ill suited. Too much outdoors sound at beach, too much munching when midget was eating, and other sound had an echo effect. Typical slasher with various implements including a chainsaw and other questionable brand new items.
Appears to have originally been released in 2013 under the groan title "Kandi Land" without much fanfare.
Guide: F-word, sex, nudity (Jessica Lauschin) Minus a star for crappy sound.
Oh boy.
bridgettemctigue15 May 2022
Wow stupid
africe30 September 2019
Wow! How the hell is money available for horrible crap like this? Its not even a bit entertaining. Most of the actors were terrible. The plot terrible. The story..terrible. Getting the idea? TERRIBLE!!!!!!! Save yourself. Watch anything else
I'm scarred, not scared
MrJustRight23 February 2022
This film is so bad and not in a laughable way. Almost every single acting performance is insanely awkward and honestly pathetic. Furthermore, the SOUND. I watched this film on DVD (bought it for a dollar at Dollar Tree) and the imbalances in sound were horrendous.
The plot itself was just overtly cliché. Slaughter scenes were conducted mostly off-camera. Girls' screams were obnoxious. Ending was rushed (but at the same time couldn't come soon enough).
Part I enjoyed the most was a deleted scene where which a few actors sit smoking a pipe and discussing religion, the afterlife, and Lent.
Why did I watch it? My internet went out....
The plot itself was just overtly cliché. Slaughter scenes were conducted mostly off-camera. Girls' screams were obnoxious. Ending was rushed (but at the same time couldn't come soon enough).
Part I enjoyed the most was a deleted scene where which a few actors sit smoking a pipe and discussing religion, the afterlife, and Lent.
Why did I watch it? My internet went out....
Not bad, but not terribly great either
jynx2425 September 2017
I'll start by saying that overall, I enjoyed this movie. It had, for a slasher, a decent plot and the cast did pretty well. Everything was pretty well done, especially for an independent film working on an independent film budget.
That being said... is the only "modeling" that the writer and/or director familiar with from Maxim or Playboy? The "modeling" being done was pretty adolescent male fantasy and really nothing like actual modeling. I don't know why, but this just really irritated me for some reason.
Overall, I'd say it was worth a look if you have the opportunity and are a fan of independent film and horror.
That being said... is the only "modeling" that the writer and/or director familiar with from Maxim or Playboy? The "modeling" being done was pretty adolescent male fantasy and really nothing like actual modeling. I don't know why, but this just really irritated me for some reason.
Overall, I'd say it was worth a look if you have the opportunity and are a fan of independent film and horror.
Who green lights this crap?
NinjaXCV8 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
You can always tell the reviews that were written by someone involved with the film because they always praise the things everyone else claims is a problem. From the start of the movie you can tell that the sound editor can't do his job right (yet you'll read comments on how good the sound was). Background noise threatens to drown out the dialog. The reactions of the actors are so bad its like they didn't try. One guy doesnt believe that the killer is really Jonah or that Jonah is alive, when he finds out he's not even surprised. Later, one of the guys survives an attack and makes it back to tell the group with little enthusiasm. The rest of the group, finding out that one of their friends were killed, smile and joke around in conversation. Yeah, that's believable. Great acting. The story has no depth. The acting and sound is horrible. And the kills are just cheesy. Don't waste your time.
KandieLand grabs you by the throat and holds you close till the bloody end!
charles-bailey20 September 2013
Independently produced, Kandie Land is one of those rare films that comes out of nowhere and hits you over the head. Like a shotgun blast to the face, the filmmakers pour their heart and soul, and love for the genre, into each and every frame you see on the screen.
Produced on a budget that wouldn't even cater a studio film for a day, its shortcomings add to the film's overall charm and really shine a spotlight on the care and craftsmanship that was spent during the making of the film.
Beautiful women, often-times gut busting laughs, and all out carnage, mixed with a compelling tale, Kandie Land is the kind of film that made going to the drive-in back in the late 70's so much fun.
Well worth the price of admission.
Produced on a budget that wouldn't even cater a studio film for a day, its shortcomings add to the film's overall charm and really shine a spotlight on the care and craftsmanship that was spent during the making of the film.
Beautiful women, often-times gut busting laughs, and all out carnage, mixed with a compelling tale, Kandie Land is the kind of film that made going to the drive-in back in the late 70's so much fun.
Well worth the price of admission.
Solid and enjoyable throwback slasher
kannibalcorpsegrinder6 October 2020
Heading out for a weekend photoshoot, a group of models and the crew arrive at a secluded campground and begin working, but when they start mysteriously disappearing they come to believe the local legend about a serial killer running loose in the area and try to find a way to get away alive.
This one was a rather enjoyable effort. One of the films' more enjoyable aspects is the backstory and setup that plays into traditional genre tropes. The information about the supposedly possessed son is the kind of perfect small-town story for a film like this. It moves seamlessly from the type of gossip present which transitions to becoming the legend that not only causes the family to ignore his existence but also the impetus for his rampage against the models' beauty. That aspect carries over to the film's incredibly brutal and oftentimes sadistic torture scenes. Abandoning the concept of most slashers where the killer stalks them then attacks in short shocking bursts, the killers' tendency to engage in extended sessions where he plays with the victims and cuts into them in several stages makes for a fun time here as the enhanced gore from these types of kills provided plenty of messy highlights. These here are the film's big points which hold it up over the flaws. The film has a few minor problems with it. One of the films' flaws is the lack of an imposing killer as despite the impressive setup to get it going there's little else here to make us fear him. He seems like every hulking, scared backwoods madman hacking his way through teens and trespassers on his land which gives him a generic boogeyman feel and tone. The look of the mask is serviceable with the flesh covered skin but the lack of detail in the face and a strand of hair braid dangling off the side create a comical look more than anything, also giving this one a somewhat grander low-budget feel that runs throughout here. The other issue is the laughably convoluted and contrived storyline that completely undermines the actions present. The crew here discovers the bodies of their dead friends and yet split up to go searching through the woods for a missing group member who got separated, yelling their name out to alert the killer which is a wholly illogical and unrealistic approach rather than the more realistic abandoning the shoot and leaving. The lack of urgency there makes no sense either, and the entire last half comes off as if it were one comically inept scene after another leading them back to get killed. These here are what hold this one back overall.
Rated Unrated/R: Extreme Graphic Violence, Graphic Language and Nudity.
This one was a rather enjoyable effort. One of the films' more enjoyable aspects is the backstory and setup that plays into traditional genre tropes. The information about the supposedly possessed son is the kind of perfect small-town story for a film like this. It moves seamlessly from the type of gossip present which transitions to becoming the legend that not only causes the family to ignore his existence but also the impetus for his rampage against the models' beauty. That aspect carries over to the film's incredibly brutal and oftentimes sadistic torture scenes. Abandoning the concept of most slashers where the killer stalks them then attacks in short shocking bursts, the killers' tendency to engage in extended sessions where he plays with the victims and cuts into them in several stages makes for a fun time here as the enhanced gore from these types of kills provided plenty of messy highlights. These here are the film's big points which hold it up over the flaws. The film has a few minor problems with it. One of the films' flaws is the lack of an imposing killer as despite the impressive setup to get it going there's little else here to make us fear him. He seems like every hulking, scared backwoods madman hacking his way through teens and trespassers on his land which gives him a generic boogeyman feel and tone. The look of the mask is serviceable with the flesh covered skin but the lack of detail in the face and a strand of hair braid dangling off the side create a comical look more than anything, also giving this one a somewhat grander low-budget feel that runs throughout here. The other issue is the laughably convoluted and contrived storyline that completely undermines the actions present. The crew here discovers the bodies of their dead friends and yet split up to go searching through the woods for a missing group member who got separated, yelling their name out to alert the killer which is a wholly illogical and unrealistic approach rather than the more realistic abandoning the shoot and leaving. The lack of urgency there makes no sense either, and the entire last half comes off as if it were one comically inept scene after another leading them back to get killed. These here are what hold this one back overall.
Rated Unrated/R: Extreme Graphic Violence, Graphic Language and Nudity.
Indie Slasher is brutal and fun, just like they used to make them!
FatalFollower23 March 2015
Warning: Spoilers
When you watch horror movies/slasher movies, what keeps you invested? For me it is the cast, here not only is there a great cast, but some real standouts. Now everybody knows Ari Lehman in the slasher world as the "kid Jason Voorhees", but I have been watching some great indie slashers here lately and Ari is all in the horror mix! Having cast a horror vet in a slasher flick only adds to the appeal to me, kudos for bringing him on board. Another standout for me was Don Kilrain as "Jonah" who was our masked madman. With a name like KILRAIN, you expect to have one badass mother____%#^!!, and Jonah is that! Another standout was Molly Miller as "Tiny". Tiny was an interesting aspect to this film, she brought the "humanity" out of Jonah, and I don't know if that is such a good thing! It was also nice to see Janine Sarnowski as "Luna" she did a great job and was kickass towards the end. The plot for this one is straight up, you get a tragic past that creates this villain...who has grown to despise "pretty people"., so what do you think happens to a group of models that cross paths with this creepy brute?!?! Let's just say, beauty is only skinned deep! This movie boasts a rather large body count, not once was I bored, superb pacing! Being a fan of iconic killers like Jason, Freddy and Chucky, what works for them is their motivations for killing. Jonah has his own unique reasons for killing, one that would make for a nice urban legend to share with others around a chilly campfire! What brings this slasher up a notch from others is not only motivations, but the kills. This movie was pretty brutal, and dare I say offered up some inventive demises. I won't share all of the gory details but the one involving chains with hooks towards the end of the film really made me squirm.
I think Jonah has more to do, with that diabolical mask and his ability to select from a wide variety of "kill tools", I think this is one character begging for sequels! I always look forward to reviewing these indie films, many boast about being a "homage" to the 80's, while I think others just do. With this one I do get a little nostalgia from that decade, it's almost a mix of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Jonah's brutality mixed with a little Twisted Nightmare! I say give this one a peep creepers, two very big thumbs up!
I think Jonah has more to do, with that diabolical mask and his ability to select from a wide variety of "kill tools", I think this is one character begging for sequels! I always look forward to reviewing these indie films, many boast about being a "homage" to the 80's, while I think others just do. With this one I do get a little nostalgia from that decade, it's almost a mix of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Jonah's brutality mixed with a little Twisted Nightmare! I say give this one a peep creepers, two very big thumbs up!
An unexpected surprise!
Ibleedzblack9 November 2014
Warning: Spoilers
After a recent viewing of Fright Teck Pictures latest horror endeavor "Kandie Land" I didn't have the greatest of expectations. Nothing being said against the crew or talent involved but one simply learns that, when viewing a no-budget production such as this, you must simply lower your standards. Well I must say that, overall, I was Pleasantly surprised by this little film! What a fun nod to the classic slashers of the early 80's! The story-line is very simple and offers up the classic "tortured soul turned villain" shtick. Jonah Kandie is very much you cliché big, bad monster in a creepy, heavily textured mask that looks rather effective in low lighting. He takes out his lifetime of pain and internal rage on young, unsuspecting women who accidentally stumble onto his territory (aka "Kandie Land"). The girls are beaten, scalped, chain sawed, etc. for no reason other then the fact that they are "pretty people". Yes, this production doesn't demand a lot of deep thought from its viewers. Let's be real, a movie such as this shouldn't have to. It's your typical hack and slash movie and these films don't need to be much more then boobs and gore. Both are offered here. Success!
The acting is pretty solid for this level of filmmaking (with one or two weaker exceptions) and often times the performers prove to be extremely entertaining. There are several moments of humor that balance out well with the consistent violence that is well paced through-out the length of the film. Many of these more brutal scenes are amplified thanks to the sleek and fluid camera-work and creative lighting that gives the film a darker, shadowy look when needed. The gore is extremely effective, especially on such a small budget! There are several bloody sequences that are very original, especially the violent scalping and the eye-burning. Well done!
The one element of this film that truly helped it to stand out against the rest of the formulaic slashers out there is the introduction of the character "Tiny". She is a unique and odd little thing who adds a level of sympathy and caring to the otherwise blatantly commonplace hulk that is Jonah Kandie. Without her character, this story would likely suffer from being too much of a stereotype and possibly come off as more of a rip-off then a tribute to the other genre-classics that came before it. Her side story is certainly unique and(not to mention well played by the adorable Molly Miller) and will likely keep a viewer invested in what is otherwise a very simplistic storyline.
The only other complaint I care to mention regarding this film is the severely overlooked side-story the is used to open the movie. Why start the film off with a well played and interesting character and then never touch upon her story again afterward? If you view the movie you'll more then likely understand where I'm coming from. I feel that her story could have possibly provided far more depth to a movie that otherwise deals with a color-by-numbers killer going after a group of bimbo models. Ideally, if there ever is a sequel, it will expand upon this story and thus offer a more serious tone to balance out the moments of humor that fit in so well with this genre.
All in all, this film proved to be an extremely entertaining watch! I would certainly recommend it to fans of the slasher-genre, especially the ones who've learned to appreciate that same-old, same-old horror-movie formula we've come to love. This film definitely isn't a groundbreaking piece of cinema by any means, but it is loads of fun! "Kandie Land" is well executed, immensely entertaining, surprising well shot, and will no-doubt be highly appreciated by anyone who enjoys low-budget horror!
The acting is pretty solid for this level of filmmaking (with one or two weaker exceptions) and often times the performers prove to be extremely entertaining. There are several moments of humor that balance out well with the consistent violence that is well paced through-out the length of the film. Many of these more brutal scenes are amplified thanks to the sleek and fluid camera-work and creative lighting that gives the film a darker, shadowy look when needed. The gore is extremely effective, especially on such a small budget! There are several bloody sequences that are very original, especially the violent scalping and the eye-burning. Well done!
The one element of this film that truly helped it to stand out against the rest of the formulaic slashers out there is the introduction of the character "Tiny". She is a unique and odd little thing who adds a level of sympathy and caring to the otherwise blatantly commonplace hulk that is Jonah Kandie. Without her character, this story would likely suffer from being too much of a stereotype and possibly come off as more of a rip-off then a tribute to the other genre-classics that came before it. Her side story is certainly unique and(not to mention well played by the adorable Molly Miller) and will likely keep a viewer invested in what is otherwise a very simplistic storyline.
The only other complaint I care to mention regarding this film is the severely overlooked side-story the is used to open the movie. Why start the film off with a well played and interesting character and then never touch upon her story again afterward? If you view the movie you'll more then likely understand where I'm coming from. I feel that her story could have possibly provided far more depth to a movie that otherwise deals with a color-by-numbers killer going after a group of bimbo models. Ideally, if there ever is a sequel, it will expand upon this story and thus offer a more serious tone to balance out the moments of humor that fit in so well with this genre.
All in all, this film proved to be an extremely entertaining watch! I would certainly recommend it to fans of the slasher-genre, especially the ones who've learned to appreciate that same-old, same-old horror-movie formula we've come to love. This film definitely isn't a groundbreaking piece of cinema by any means, but it is loads of fun! "Kandie Land" is well executed, immensely entertaining, surprising well shot, and will no-doubt be highly appreciated by anyone who enjoys low-budget horror!
Pretty solid slasher
Woodyanders16 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Four models go on a photo shoot in a remote woodland area. Said woodland area turns out to be the stalking ground for horribly disfigured psycho Jonah Kandie (a creepy portrayal by the hulking Don Kilrain).
Writer/director Eddie Lengel relates the familiar, but still enjoyable and engrossing story at a steady pace, takes time to develop the characters, makes good use of the sylvan setting, maintains a take-no-prisoners nasty tone throughout, and delivers a handy helping of bloody gore, with the moments of sadistic violence packing an especially savage punch. The bevy of hot gals in skimpy apparel provides some tasty eye candy. Original Jason Ari Lehman and Playboy model Lisa Neeld are amusing as a couple of locals while Molly Miller contributes an impressive turn as the feisty Tiny. Alas, the movie kind of fizzles at the end. So overall nothing new, but competently done and hence worth a watch for slice'n'dice horror fans.
Writer/director Eddie Lengel relates the familiar, but still enjoyable and engrossing story at a steady pace, takes time to develop the characters, makes good use of the sylvan setting, maintains a take-no-prisoners nasty tone throughout, and delivers a handy helping of bloody gore, with the moments of sadistic violence packing an especially savage punch. The bevy of hot gals in skimpy apparel provides some tasty eye candy. Original Jason Ari Lehman and Playboy model Lisa Neeld are amusing as a couple of locals while Molly Miller contributes an impressive turn as the feisty Tiny. Alas, the movie kind of fizzles at the end. So overall nothing new, but competently done and hence worth a watch for slice'n'dice horror fans.
Very Well Produced Indie Horror
Prof_Tatalovic5 September 2013
I had an opportunity to attend a world premiere of "Kandie Land" in Cleveland, Ohio. It's an indie/underground horror-slasher-torture flick, spiced up with beautiful young ladies and humorous dialogue lines. The film pays tribute to 1980s genre classics, and even features a special appearance by "the Original Jason", played by Ari Lehman! The cinematography is very solid, with creative compositions, well-controlled moving camera, and very good coverage. The sound is good (something that indie ultra-low-budgets constantly struggle with); "Kandie Land" has it under control. The acting? Very good, natural...I would like to point out one particular name - Molly Miller. This lady has potential. The audience loved her creepy, twisted, but very natural delivery. Overall - this little film shows that American new-wave indie horror is alive and kicking (I mean killing!). if you are a true fan of classic 1980s horror - see "Kandie Land". It will get you back to those good old days of - "beautiful people who must die"!
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