Karry
Best movie of this year hands down!
Scanialara
You won't be disappointed!
VividSimon
Simply Perfect
TrueHello
Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.
Wuchak
Released to video in 2010 and directed by Charles Stewart Jr., "Butchered" details events on the coast of North Carolina when a group of high school grads take one last camping trip to their favorite party island. Unfortunately, a mad butcher is on the loose.While this is a micro-budget slasher flick with the typical problems therein (e.g. sound) it's competently made and delivers the goods for what it is. Some thought was actually put into the script as the likable main characters are effectively fleshed-out. The acting ain't bad either, at least for obscure no-names. There are a few fetching nubile females and you can't beat the North Carolina coastal cinematography. If you like the Friday the 13th flicks and can handle no-budget independent productions "Butchered" is worth checking out.The film runs 71 minutes and was shot in Wilmington, North Carolina, and nearby Carolina Beach State Park. The script was written by Shaun O'Rourke, Sheila Brothers & Roxanne Marchand.GRADE: B-
Woodyanders
A bunch of high school seniors go to a secluded island to party prior to heading off to college. The kids run afoul of a vicious axe-brandishing psycho Gulf War veteran known as the Butcher (an effectively menacing portrayal by hulking behemoth D.J. Naylor). Directors Charles Stweart, Jr., Sheila Brothers, and Shaun O'Rourke relate the familiar, but still engrossing story at a constant brisk pace, develop a good deal of tension, present characters who are both well drawn and sympathetic, deliver a fair amount of graphic gore, and sprinkle a decent dab of tasty gratuitous female nudity for good measure. The competent acting from the solid no-name cast rates as another big plus, with especially praiseworthy contributions by Tim Woodward, Jr. as the willful, conflicted Dylan, Melissa Lukon as the sweet Jenna, Kristina Sipes as the perky Hope, Shaun O'Rourke as Dylan's regretful older brother Brody, and Kit Johnson as hot brunette babe Chloe. Joseph Colyer's sharp cinematography gives this picture an impressive polished look. The lively and rattling score by Tommy Brothers and Jack Bowden Faulker hits the stirring'n'shivery spot. Moreover, the tight 71 minute running time ensures that this movie never becomes dull or overstays its welcome. A worthwhile little slice'n'dice opus.
Patrick Mason (lordplayboyman)
Being an Avid Fan of Horror movies, I had high hopes of this film - Sadly, those hopes were dashed. Quickly. I was expecting this horror/thriller film that was worthy of being a big part of my library, and now I know it will never be. I'm expecting a Horror Film that actually scares you. Instead, I got bad acting and a weak storyline. This is NOT what makes a great horror movie. Granted, Most horror movies do have cheesy dialog at times, but the good ones don't have the cheesy dialog all the way through. Another issue I have is with the horror scenes - There is nothing wrong with a little gore in some death scenes, let alone a special effect or two. *POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT* And I'm pretty sure there is a TON of voice-over work in the latter part of the film, more then usual. If there is only one thing to take from this movie, it's the fact that this movie serves as a baseline as to what you don't do when you are making a horror film. This movie is NOT worth the time.
mattressman_pdl
Available in the Midnight Horror Collection from Echo Bridge called Backwoods Butchers, Butchered was decent viewing.Although obviously shot on an extremely low budget,there are a few decent moments to be found here. The opening scene, culminating in an homage (or steal) of a scene found in Exorcist III, built up fair tension and the montage/opening credits looked pretty professional. But the wooden acting from most of the young cast and the lack of originality in the killings brings the movie down big time in my opinion. Practically everyone was dispatched with an axe to the chest, it got repetitive.I wanted to be kind to this independent horror film, but it just has too many faults. I do respect the fact that the makers are obviously inspired by stronger horror film, but it's a shame that this one didn't turn out too strong.
