A fresh spin on a dying genre

Rating: 7/10 (9 July 2000)

Here is a film that is so saturated in Kyro-syrup, so over the top with media-savvy jabs, and so cynical, that it almost topples from it's genre-bending tendencies. Yet on most accounts, it succeeds. There's no denying that it helps to be a fan of the genre. However, the clever craftsmanship of this film should provide an entertaining experience for anyone in the mood to be scarred. The film starts out on a high note, with an extremely effecting opening sequence. Unfortunately, Kevin Williamson's script looses its punch towards the ¾ mark, suffering from an overly long (and gory) finale.