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Devil's Rain

post #1 of 12
10/13/06 at 12:16pm
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I'm sorry, but this movie's better than a 3/10.

The presence of Shatner, Skerrit, Albert, and Devil-Goat Borgnine alone is worth a 4.

It IS slow, and the melting goes on a bit, but let's just call it a classic and leave it at that.
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post #2 of 12
10/13/06 at 2:39pm
It's kind of fun reading a review by someone who doesn't realize what a cult classic it is. Really puts the film in the harsh light of actual scrutiny.
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post #3 of 12
10/13/06 at 2:51pm
So is this not as good as my 10 year old self remembers it, or do we need (no bashing on Eileen intended) a horror addicts perspective before deciding on a rewatch?

Borgnine doing Orcus was pretty cool back then. Someone will pay if that memory gets tarnished.
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post #4 of 12
10/13/06 at 2:53pm
This review has put it near the top of my queue. Hopefully I'll have that report for you by next week.
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post #5 of 12
10/13/06 at 2:59pm
Many thanks for taking one for the team. I've already destroyed way too many childhood memories thanks to the recent lack of interesting new DVD releases.
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post #6 of 12
10/13/06 at 3:07pm
There's some great pics from this at Bad Movies


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post #7 of 12
10/13/06 at 3:49pm
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I have the original dvd release. I wonder if this transfer's any better, since the commentary sounds dull.
The new improved cover art is almost enough reason to double-dip, but not quite.


Don't forget that you may want to do some laundry, make a sandwich or go #2 during the 30 minute melting scene at the end. Doesn't make the movie less good though, just more better and more super-classic.
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post #8 of 12
10/14/06 at 12:28am
The Shat gets sacrficed and Borgnine turns into a Devil goat, hell yes it's worth it!

I have this on Laserdic and it's always looked fuzzy. Is the DVD any better?

Travolta has a bit part as one of the cult members.
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post #9 of 12
10/14/06 at 12:45am
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Originally Posted by General Zod
I have this on Laserdic and it's always looked fuzzy. Is the DVD any better?
Pretty clear throughout with a few exceptions where the film shows it's age.
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post #10 of 12
10/14/06 at 12:48am
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Originally Posted by Andrew Collins
I'm sorry, but this movie's better than a 3/10.

The presence of Shatner, Skerrit, Albert, and Devil-Goat Borgnine alone is worth a 4.

It IS slow, and the melting goes on a bit, but let's just call it a classic and leave it at that.
A 4? You are a generous man Andrew
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post #11 of 12
10/14/06 at 12:52am
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Originally Posted by BobClark
It's kind of fun reading a review by someone who doesn't realize what a cult classic it is. Really puts the film in the harsh light of actual scrutiny.
Hey, to each their own. If you dig this movie and consider it a cult classic that's great. Happy viewing.
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post #12 of 12
10/14/06 at 2:11pm
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Originally Posted by Eileen
A 4? You are a generous man Andrew
I am, I truly am.

I *personally* would give it a solid 7

but if I was writing a review, I would factor in it's cult status and also the fact that for some people,
these actors and the Satan get-up is as close to Valhalla that cinema gets and I would up the rating accordingly, like I said, to at least a 4.

That being said, I am just happy you reviewed it. I didn't know there was a new edition coming. Plus this is the first thread I have ever started.
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