You may also like our review of the film, Flatliners. So, make sure to add it to your movie watch list.īecause of the foregoing reasons, Grave Reviews gives Strangeland (1998) two and a half graves out of five graves.ĭo you agree with our review? Comment below. Should you see this movie? Despite its flaws, Strangeland (1998) is a movie that should be seen by slasher fans. The idea and elements are present, but maybe the team did not know how to give everything the much-needed oomph. A pierced and tattooed sadist, Captain Howdy, trolls the Internet for naive teens, luring them to his home to torture and defile them. Even the supposed violent sadistic scenes feel lacking. Unfortunately, Snider and the director fail to flesh out the interesting parts of Strangeland (1998). However, the movie shifts into a thought-provoking storyline exploring what might have gone wrong with Captain Howdy. A body modification enthusiast with questionable beliefs is a familiar idea. So, it’s great that Snider’s Captain Howdy brings something new to the table. Storyline: Strangeland (1998) A schizophrenic sadist by the name of Captain Howdy lures teens through the internet into his painful traps. Request or report via Forums here : M4u Forums. Creating an interesting killer is vital when writing a new slasher movie. Starring: Kevin Gage, Elizabeth Pea, Brett Harrelson, Robert Englund. Let’s start with what makes the movie good: the concept. This is impressive because his debut film does not suck. He also gave life to the main antagonist of the movie, Captain Howdy, despite his lack of experience in the acting department. Strangeland (1998) was written by the former frontman for the metal band Twisted Sister, Dee Snider. But if your preference for gore is bloody and messy, you won’t have to worry much. However, if you are the type who gets uncomfortable with spiky things entering the skin, the gore might heavily affect you. While the concept of body horror using piercings and body modification might sound interesting, the movie fails to highlight it properly. So, you might find yourself feeling underwhelmed while watching Strangeland (1998). Slasher fans always look forward to violence, gore, and creative deaths. However, with his daughter’s life in danger, Detective Gage must proceed with caution. Dee Snider, Kevin Gage, Brett Harrelson Directed by: John Pieplow. Knowing the deranged man will go back to his old ways after he is released from an asylum, he prepares to unleash his own brand of justice. When Captain Howdy finds out that the police discovered his methods, he taunts the police into a chase. A detective tracks down a sadist after his daughter is kidnapped. Hours later, Tiana’s body is found, leading Genevieve’s father, Detective Mike Gage (Kevin Gage), to a possible suspect: a body modification enthusiast. When the predator, Captain Howdy (Dee Snider), invites them for a party, the two end up missing. Bushell, Dee Sniderĭee Snider as Carlton Hendricks/Captain Howdyīrett Harrelson as Detective Steve ChristiansonĪmy Smart as Angela Stravelli Rating = 2.5/5 Gravesīest friends Genevieve (Linda Cardellini) and Tiana (Amal Rhoe) encounter an online predator in a teen chat room.
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