Review: mysterious and brutal nature 
Sentiment: negative

Review: of weird performances and direction 
Sentiment: negative

Review: extra effort to see an artist , still committed to growth in his ninth decade , change while remaining true to his principles 
Sentiment: positive

Review: , worse yet , nonexistent -- 
Sentiment: negative


Review: wes craven 's presence is felt ; not the craven of ' a nightmare on elm street ' or ` the hills have eyes , ' but the sad schlock merchant of ` deadly friend . '