I liked watching Jack Albertson in this film. Although he's mostly known for "Chico and the Man" and for playing Charlie's grandpa in "Willy Wonka", here he plays a VERY different sort of guy. How different? He's a demented maniac who kills and re-animates people!! Now that's playing against type!
The film is told from the point of view of the sheriff in a small town (James Farentino). There is a murder--and that's very unusual. However, when another murder soon occurs--and ALSO involving people from out of town--he starts to wonder if some conspiracy is afoot. Weird? Yes--but not nearly as weird as when he gets word that one of the victims' bodies is gone! And, weirder yet--the person is seen ALIVE later!! Obviously bad things are happening here!
The film is like combining "The Stepford Wives", "Phantasm" and perhaps even a bit of "Rosemary's Baby"! It's wild and exciting and is filled with WONDERFUL twists. In fact, the ending is one of the best endings I've ever seen in a horror flick. This is an exceptionally eerie and well written film...so why is its current rating only 6.5?! Don't believe the low score--this is a brilliantly spooky film. A must-see!
The film is told from the point of view of the sheriff in a small town (James Farentino). There is a murder--and that's very unusual. However, when another murder soon occurs--and ALSO involving people from out of town--he starts to wonder if some conspiracy is afoot. Weird? Yes--but not nearly as weird as when he gets word that one of the victims' bodies is gone! And, weirder yet--the person is seen ALIVE later!! Obviously bad things are happening here!
The film is like combining "The Stepford Wives", "Phantasm" and perhaps even a bit of "Rosemary's Baby"! It's wild and exciting and is filled with WONDERFUL twists. In fact, the ending is one of the best endings I've ever seen in a horror flick. This is an exceptionally eerie and well written film...so why is its current rating only 6.5?! Don't believe the low score--this is a brilliantly spooky film. A must-see!