Was a better quality movie than I expected it to be. These movies influenced a lot of very successful Hollywood movies over several decades to come. The diner scene was reminiscent of the similar scene in Oliver Stones Natural Born Killers. A direct influence on Wes Cravens Hills Have Eyes and Last House on the Left could also be directly accredited. Horror and alike got more graphic and explicit it the following years, but the theme and carnage of this movie would level up with any of them. The filming locations and vehicles on display are likely to strike a nostalgic cord with anyone who lived through the 60's.
My main criticism would be the ending, as it stands out as iconic case supporting the need to hire a lighting department. As the camera movies around the final scene, it is evident that the shots were taken at completely different time of day lol. Must have run out of budget in last 5 min. Also some explanation is needed to how you can shoot someone face on, and the entry wound lands up being on the side of the persons neck. Thematically you have to wonder how close Adamson was with the Manson family, as he shot at their ranch, while they were active there. This movie shamelessly capitalises on it.
My main criticism would be the ending, as it stands out as iconic case supporting the need to hire a lighting department. As the camera movies around the final scene, it is evident that the shots were taken at completely different time of day lol. Must have run out of budget in last 5 min. Also some explanation is needed to how you can shoot someone face on, and the entry wound lands up being on the side of the persons neck. Thematically you have to wonder how close Adamson was with the Manson family, as he shot at their ranch, while they were active there. This movie shamelessly capitalises on it.