By all means a horror classic! ****1/2 out of 5

Rating: Null/10 (26 June 2005)

One of the great things about this film is that it's so low budget and nitty gritty in a Texas Chainsaw kind of way. It really has the weird oogy feeling about it and that, to me, is the most important factor in the film.
Secondly the gore is piled onto the atmosphere this only makes the film all the more nitty gritty. Rarely do you see so much gore in one film and the movie still be taken somewhat seriously.
Now that's not to say the film should be taken too seriously though. It definitely has it's share of tongue in cheek moments, but when you get down to it, it's a lot more serious than the next couple of entries.
Acting here, other than our man Campbell, really ain't all that great. But that's an element most horror fans can dismiss for the most part. Don't get me wrong, it isn't exactly all terrible either.
The one scene that aggravates me the most though is when 'Cheryl' hears a noise outside the cabin late at night and actually goes INTO the woods yelling 'Who's out there!?' To me, I just can't justify such stupidity in any way. And that's why I can't give the film a full five stars.
But again... don't get me wrong. I love this film as much as the next loyal horror fan.
It's gore infested, demon possessed, and directed with gusto! This is an all time horror treat and can't be missed.