Toolbox Murders (2004) - Directed by Tobe Hooper
Rating: 4.5/10
Tobe Hooper continues his descent into obscurity with another uninspired horror film.
Toolbox Murders is unspectacular in most aspects, aside from Hooper's usual gore extravaganza. While featuring an above average leading lady in Angela Bettis(who I love),
Toolbox Murders still fails to deliver the goods. While the film does have that Hooper "touch" to it, it fails to scare in any way. It's a confusing mess and should only be watched for the gore if anything.
976 Evil (1988) - Directed by Robert Englund
Rating: 6/10
This movie is decent B-horror cheese. While Robert Englund's directorial debut isn't a major success, it certainly isn't a huge bomb either.
976 Evil isn't the most thoughtful horror movie, but it does entertain with it's fair share of corny lines and decent gore effects. The film starts off poorly, but gains momentum as it progresses. By the end of this one, you come out with a positive taste in your mouth. It's worth a look on a lazy night.
976 Evil II (1992) - Directed by Jim Wynorski
Rating: 6.5/10
While very similar to its predecessor,
976 Evil II is slightly better in a few areas. Jim Wynorski is a personal favorite of mine, and I know he likes to make his movies fun. This movie is the epitome of what Wynorski does. Funny little lines, above-average gore effects, and a more developed storyline make this sequel superior to the original. While not a classic in any way, it definitely succeeds in what it tries to do. Give it a look if you love cheesy horror like me.