The Final Terror (1981) Reviews

The Final Terror (1981)
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This mediocre slasher film from director Andrew Davis is worth watching more for its cast than for its cliched story. The film is set in the usual isolated forest, where a ratty-looking killer (who seems to be covered with Spanish moss) makes survival difficult for some foul-tempered campers. Among the doomed are future luminaries Rachel Ward, Daryl Hannah, and Adrian Zmed. The leaders, played by Joe Pantoliano and Mark Metcalf, are some of the most irritating characters in any 1980s slasher film, bickering until they sound like tenderfoot versions of Barnes and Elias from Platoon. The characters' constant ill temper is designed to add to the tension, but serves only as a distraction. The murders are low-key and dull, save for Metcalf's well-handled death scene, and the obligatory "telling of the legend" is less spooky than obnoxious. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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Starring:
John Friedrich, Adrian Zmed, (more)
Director(s):
Andrew Davis
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Steven J.

First of all the picture quality is so bad you can barely see what's going on in the day let alone at night. A rather dull slasher film. Usually independent films are more entertaining because usually it's written by a bunch of teenagers. not a drop of blood is seen. only good thing was that the killers death was pritty elaborate, but not gory.

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Ryan L.

Film quality and lighting was not good. During the opening scenes I started to wonder how this movie made it to DVD, then as movie moved along it started working into a pretty good 80s slasher. The end was a let down. A lot of characters but very few victims and deaths are not good. Worth a watch for 80s slasher fans but don't expect much since this one does not really deliver.

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Chris W.

I enjoyed this movie. It has a creepy feel to it and fits right in the 80's slasher genre. It's not as good as some of the others from it's time, but is still very entertaining in it's own right. It could have used some more gore, which is pretty lacking, but nonetheless, if you're a fan of this time period you should check it out. Too bad we didn't get as good of a DVD transfer as we could have.

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Mindy L.

it was okay, sort of boring drawn out in a way,overall it had some scares & suspense!!

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Paula S.

This movie was decent, yet it was totally 80's. Good cast and semi-creative plot. Not a bad slasher film in my opinion.

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Bianca B.

I have to agree with Michael on this one: aside from having some familiar faces in the cast (including Daryl Hannah and Joe Pantoliano) there's not much to distinguish this from every other teens-stuck-in-the-woods-with-a-killer genre. The poorly lit night scenes were enough to give me eyestrain, making the action less than compelling. You've seen it all before, and done better, so don't waste your time.

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Michael S.

either i got a bad copy or it was just plain bad, and I like cheesy 80's horror movies. Dont make the mistake of renting this one.

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    Steven J.

    First of all the picture quality is so bad you can barely see what's going on in the day let alone at night. A rather dull slasher film. Usually independent films are more entertaining because usually it's written by a bunch of teenagers. not a drop of blood is seen. only good thing was that the killers death was pritty elaborate, but not gory.

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    Ryan L.

    Film quality and lighting was not good. During the opening scenes I started to wonder how this movie made it to DVD, then as movie moved along it started working into a pretty good 80s slasher. The end was a let down. A lot of characters but very few victims and deaths are not good. Worth a watch for 80s slasher fans but don't expect much since this one does not really deliver.

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    Chris W.

    I enjoyed this movie. It has a creepy feel to it and fits right in the 80's slasher genre. It's not as good as some of the others from it's time, but is still very entertaining in it's own right. It could have used some more gore, which is pretty lacking, but nonetheless, if you're a fan of this time period you should check it out. Too bad we didn't get as good of a DVD transfer as we could have.

    Yes   |   No

     
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