Some of the most original Special Effects in a horror film

Rating: 9/10 (18 April 2001)

When I saw a still of a face splitting in two in the "pink section" of the San Francisco Examiner/Chronicle (Ex/Chron), I knew there was something highly original about this film I had to see--and it did not disappoint!. Every time the creature appeared, the result was a shock, unexpected and a delight. Even testing blood with a hot wire turned into an other-worldly surprise. (Honorable mention to the head with spider legs!).
Why people (and critics!) chose the mental pablum, E.T., over this horror masterpiece must be one of the great mysteries of the universe!