Useless, pointless, meaningless, cruel, sick

Rating: 4/10 (15 September 2000)

Again: Useless, pointless, meaningless, cruel, sick. I think that sums it up. I don't consider myself a prude, but this kind of sick stuff without any meaningful message or character development falls under the classification of "gratuitous" in my book. I admit I haven't read the novel for which this is film is based upon, but if this is any guide I don't think I am missing anything by giving it a pass.
Outside the pretentious 80's dining experiences that did give me a chuckle or too - I think I am being generous when I give it a 4 out of 10. A four because the production values were adequate, the set design was pretty good, and the costumes fit the mood and period quite well.
Overall, a waste of film and the audience's time at best (unless you find the typical axe and chainsaw thing amusing).