Carnival of the Damned

Words cannot express just how worthless this movie is. They're clearly going for an exploitation/grindhouse feel, but failing miserably at it. The acting sucks; the story (actually, was there a story?) was lazy, nonsensical, and meandering; and it just looks awful. The only positive thing about this film is the music, but I'm pretty damn sure they didn't pay for the rights for any of the songs. I have no doubt in my mind that every single one of the positive reviews are from the cast, the crew, and their friends and family. It definitely isn't worth your time or money.

Carnival Of The Damned rocked it hard! I love zombie movies, and this one was really good. Problem is that when new directors try to make a zombie movie it is always copying other ones or they try wayyyy too hard. This one was really original. Always on the look out for new zombie movies I was perusing through Amazon and found COTD, glad I did. It was amazing, Raphael Carlo is like Snake Plisskin and Dirty Harry all in one with a great bod too! He has leading man sex appeal and was really funny. Hope to see more of him in other movies, anyways watched it twice already because some of the lines got stuck in my head. Some one the funnest stuff in the movie wasn't even the undead munching on people. There are lines in this movie that will catch you off guard and make soda come out of your nose, if your drinking soda. The gore in the movie was very realistic and gross. What was with the clown at the carnival? He was crazy scary, I think he gave me more bad dreams than the zombies did, wish it was in there longer but there is supposed to be another one soon so who knows. Can't wait to see the sequel, it sets you up for a larger story. I recommend this movie 10 out of 10 indeed!

I have watched a lot of B type films and this is not the best or worse that I have seen. Some of the plot had me wondering what was going on, but as a total film goes this was good. Harry was funny and engaging, Blair played a great scream queen and the makeup was very passable. I would have liked more of a back story, and I would like to see what the plot leads to if there is going to be a sequel. As for the people that like to hate on films of this type try and make one I am sure this is not an easy task. So take it for what it is and kick back drink a couple of beers and enjoy the campy fun that is a Zombie movie, because really they are all camp. So rent it if yo can and get ready for a fun movie night, and take it all for what it is a good time. a blunt might make it even better. Peace.

I am a huge fan of horror films, especially independent ones like Dawn of the Dead (1978), Suspiria (1977), and exploitation films like Coffy (1973), I spit on your grave (1978), and They Call her one eye (1974). This film has the flavor and feel of all those films and more. The director is a fan of these films and you can tell by the way he lovingly made CARNIVAL of the DAMNED, it was a serious films with black humor, not a comedy, but it didn't take itself too seriously at the same time. It paid homage with lines from a bunch of films hidden within it (Star Wars, Jaws, and more), and references to other films, all the while it was original and entertaining. The film isn't Oscar caliber, none of the originals were either, but its not that kind of film. It is however worthy of awards and kudos, and worth the reviews and ratings it has gotten. The front of the box says "10 out of 10", I have to agree. I was going to stick a synopsis here and my review of the film, but I think what I wrote says it all with one exception...watch it! If you are a fan of the films mentioned above, you will enjoy CARNIVAL of the DAMNED.

If you want my opinion, Carnival Of The Damned is drawn for the feel of movies at a drive-in from back in the day watching old exploitation films. This movie stands as PROOF, that a fun film CAN be made. There was a lot of dedication in making something this great, and I think its a great stepping stone in movie making. Chris Thompson, in my opinion, got it down to a science, and nowadays no one can have fun watching a film; EVERYONE'S a critic. Have people stopped enjoying films and want to be a poser Gene Shalit? Apparently so. But with Chris Thompson making his first film, I can see him moving up on the totem pole, because he has what a lot of people lack: Passion. True, honest passion. This man has a love for movies that is overwhelmingly excellent.

This movie doesn't cut corners. It shows his love for his favorite directors in a great way, seeing that this is a splendid homage to the likes of Argentino to Romero, and the grindhouse feel gives you a feel for some kooky spooky thrills and a good time.

I recommend this movie, because it is a great tribute to grindhouse films. Plus its a good time if you got some beers and a big tub of popcorn. Enjoy!!!