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First watch: On demand

Second Watch: In the theater

OK,

So there seems to be a lot of confusion, and or hate about this film. As a Rob Zombie film fan, I can see where SOME of the criticism is coming from. Although that doesn't make every internet troll with an IMDb account Roger Ebert. I approached this how I approached the new Star Wars film, and many other films now a days. With minimum expectations. If you do that, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I describe it to my friends as "Surviving the Game" meets "the Purge". I'm a huge running man fanboy, but I wouldn't say there is much parallel there. Zombie himself has said it is a simple premise, and it's horror so I see nothing wrong there. Is it his best film? no. Are the actors the best? No. (What horror film has good acting?) That being said I was very well entertained. If Zombie's goal was to create over the top violence, and minimum plot than he succeeded. I think this is his most brutal, gory, and bloody film yet which we were all told to expect. The character development could have been better, and is not what you should expect from House or Rejects. That being said, it was more the story and intensity which I think was the target. Any actress could have played Charly, and I do think Sheri Moon is best in her baby firefly roll. I was pleased to see Malcolm McDowell in something that wasn't a sci-fi channel film. We also need to all take in account, this was a crowd funded film shot in 20 days. We should not hold it to the height of House or Rejects for that reason alone. Rob basically made this on a whim "in between" trying to get his Broad Street Bullies film off the ground. All of that taken in to account I was pleasantly surprised. People are getting over analytical about the editing, kill yourself. I highly doubt anyone on a forum, can shoot, direct, or edit better than Rob Zombie and his team (even if they think they can). When I read these "Another Zombie turd" comments, I wonder. If you did not like any of his films then why do you keep watching them? The funny thing about people like that is, I bet they will all love Broad Street Bullies when it comes it since it's not horror, and will be studio backed. I think the gritty griminess mostly on the set by the art direction department was captured very well. The use of mostly one set gives it that reservoir dogs / hateful eight feel. I don't see how a fan of old school horror or grind house could not like this movie. In terms of the Zombie films i'd rank it 3rd best after House & Rejects. (Not including remakes) It's to nitpick and say the dialogue could have been better etc. At this point I basically consider Horror a dead genre. I'm personally not a fan of the PG13 CGI films being mass produced by Hollywood. I'm pretty much just down to watching Zombie's horror films. That's not because I think he's the best director, it's because he is not scaling back on violence or content. I will say my second watch of the film really seemed more intense with the big screen, and theater sound system. I also found the Q&A with Rob interesting, as well as the documentary sneak peak. If you are in to "The Making ofs" I would check that out. If you like horror, especially classic 80s & 90s I'd say watch it, pretend you don't know Rob Zombie made it and i'm sure it will be at least watchable!

This is my first major film I crowd funded, I have several more shorts & features which I will be reviewing as well.

Outstanding work, original directing, well researched, and pure subject matter. Although I do not agree with every insinuation in the film, it is none the less presented very well. The editing is the real star here which makes the court room dialog's a pleasure to watch. The interviews are personal and enthralling, you can actually feel the victim's emotions. For a long time there was not much information on this subject (for obvious reasons) and now we have several decent documentaries. If you are interested in Boston's organized crime legacy then this picture is a must see!

I am glad Bulger was caught, and he got what he deserved. I hope this can bring piece of mind to many of the families of the victim's he affected. Watch to see what became of several of the Bulger associates I think you will be surprised to learn some of the deals that were cut after the trials!

Ghostman is a great indie action thief crime film. While it was shot on the budget, the actors make up for that with talent. It is none the less still very entertaining with a great lead role played by Director Mike O'Dea. The props were cool especially the signature "Ghostman" man mask, and this film definitely has it's place with underground Boston films such as "Southie" and "Boondock Saints". Definitely worth checking out, and all the more fun if you are Irish! Looking forward to seeing more work from Mike also check out "Townies" and his film company Shamrock Films. Can't wait to see Mike in his break out role this fall in "The Equalizer" starring Denzel Washington!