This was just fine for a Monday night after a challenging day at work. I did not have to think much; the characters were always getting into quite predictable situations, the ploy pretty conventional.
I'd give it an 8 for atmospherics. The late 70s vibe -- I always equate that period to sleaze and bad fashion -- helped. Along with the Texas Gothic setting. Sort of like Texas Chainsaw Massacre meets Boogie Nights. One of the characters even has a touch of Baby Jane Hudson in her.
But pretty much everything about the plot is predictable. The old couple you know are going to be a problem. Filming an adult movie on a swampy, 'gator infested piece of land -- with the Bible Belt owners present -- may create some dangers. And girl! Stay out of the cellar!! I know the really creepy guy told you to go down there without a flashlight, but do not trust him.
Now on the plus side: kudos to the New Zealand production team for getting NZ to look like South Texas. And to the dialog coaches for doing a fairly good job on the Texas twangy accents. I grew up near Houston and it was all pretty convincing. I had no idea this was shot in New Zealand.
I'd give it an 8 for atmospherics. The late 70s vibe -- I always equate that period to sleaze and bad fashion -- helped. Along with the Texas Gothic setting. Sort of like Texas Chainsaw Massacre meets Boogie Nights. One of the characters even has a touch of Baby Jane Hudson in her.
But pretty much everything about the plot is predictable. The old couple you know are going to be a problem. Filming an adult movie on a swampy, 'gator infested piece of land -- with the Bible Belt owners present -- may create some dangers. And girl! Stay out of the cellar!! I know the really creepy guy told you to go down there without a flashlight, but do not trust him.
Now on the plus side: kudos to the New Zealand production team for getting NZ to look like South Texas. And to the dialog coaches for doing a fairly good job on the Texas twangy accents. I grew up near Houston and it was all pretty convincing. I had no idea this was shot in New Zealand.
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