Gruesome Fun

Rating: 6/10 (16 July 2006)

The movie has got some bad press because of the level of violence and gore, but I find this a tad ridiculous. The previews alone set the stage for an extremely disturbing venture into a families encounter with violent radiated mutants. Anyone expecting a relaxing family film has issues.
The makeup crew does a wonderful job with the mutants, and the story is on par with your average slasher flick. Overall, the movie was worth watching, but not one I would rush out to buy. The suicide scene was superbly done, and the rape scene (which seems to be the primary cause of so much conflict) was scary and intense. Just like it should be. I found the "I am a peace-loving hippie until you make me mad then I turn into Rambo" schtick a bit of a stretch, but hey, it's Hollywood right?
If you are looking for an intense, scary movie with wonderful special effects...watch it. If extreme violence and gore in film bothers you...don't.