much like "Cabin Fever" in that it's a bit over-hyped

Rating: 4/10 (23 April 2006)

Wow, a lot of people seem to either really dig this film or hate it with a passion. I, as a true horror fan, can relate quite a tad more with the latter. I could easily see and emphasize with the major problems that horror aficionados have with this film. It IS unoriginal and rips off so many better films. It IS an exercise of (mtv) style over substance. And it is pretty unrealistic and hokey. However that being said, I still can't bring myself to out and out loathe this picture as it does have bits and pieces to redeem it somewhat, even if said pieces were smaller than the great Takashi Miike's two lines in the film. And trust me if you were among the people that recognized his cameo at first sight than you KNOW this movie wasn't nearly as graphic or 'disturbing' as way too many people seem to tout it as being. Also, as an aside, the children were a major downfall of the film as much as to be laughable. But I did enjoy the movie somewhat if only because of the enjoyment of the people I watched it with, one of which brought the movie over so I didn't have to pay a dime to see it. Plus the nudity was quality.
My Grade: C- (right on the border of a D+ though)