Post by Bc2007 Җ ©, on Jul 7, 2007 15:49:48 GMT -8
NUTBAG
Nutbag is a hideous true story that assaults your mind. We follow the killer (Mack Hail - Carnage Road, Mr. Ice Cream Man) on a bloody rampage that pulls no punches. He stalks the neon streets of Las Vegas, picking up hookers and women along the way to satisfy his hunger for death. He's a depraved killer with no remorse for anyone or anything.
Nutbag is a highly claustrophobic film with enough 'on screen' violence to suit anybody’s hunger for gore. Calling Nutbag a dangerous film would be an understatement, it’s far more than dangerous. It just may be a little too 'full on' for the average horror fan. His only 'friend' is Heinrich, a tarantula. Heinrich is the poor soul his tells all his problems to. Amongst the madness we are presented with many scenes of nudity, and some real footage and images from pornographic magazines.
We see the killer attain a sense of power through violence, each slaying worse than the last. He needs more and more bloodletting to satisfy his twisted urges. During our time with him, he kills eleven people, each in a calculated display of madness. I think it would be safe to say Nutbag punches you in the faces more times than you'd wish comfortable. Running in the vein of Maniac and Last House on the Left (and many more, for that matter), Nutbag is a highly visceral film that will leave scars on your mind.
You will remember Nutbag till your dying day! As of yet, I’ve found no evidence to who the 'real life' killer is, or was, regarding these crimes. Maybe it's an urban myth or some deluded story that's gotten blown out of proportion. The truth may linger within the story of Nutbag, but I feel it's made a little 'up-tempo' for the shock factor. Don't get me wrong, Nutbag may well be very close to the actual events that took place in Vegas, but I have yet to find this evidence. The characters in Nutbag are fine but the acting is left down-beaten in a class B style, which is no real disappointment, due to the fact it should be a class B film.
This wasn't a detraction that made me feel I should turn it off and demand my money back. As for the killer (Mack Hail), he energizes us with a sense that he was born to kill, his eyes blackened over time, yet still glowing with hatred. Regardless, Nutbag swings in the face of adversity and gives the mid-digit to the viewer urging you to watch if you dare. Set to an eerie soundtrack, Nutbag pushes you closer to the screen and invites you to witness these hideous crimes, making you feel as if you were to blame yourself. It's unfortunate that this film was on a shoestring budget. More cash flow in the beginning would have made Nutbag far surpass many modern and not so modern films and raise it to the status of many other well known 'classics'. Having said this, Nutbag is a stand alone film with an eye on imagination and has a directional intent on bringing the viewer to their knees.
I've been contemplating whether or not to include some spoilers. This I feel, would ruin the film. Just like many other Nutbag reviewers will do! These other reviews seem to be mindless drivel from half hearted horror/ slasher fans who claim to like horror films but don't really understand the mechanics of a well constructed film. If you are an avid horror/ slasher fan, and I must stress AVID, looking for some 'in-your-face' attitude and excellent 'on screen' mayhem that will not flinch, or relent, then Nutbag is a must for your collection. All the rest need not apply!
Nick Palumbo, the director, gets his point across. Don't fuck with Nutbag! Nick has directed two other films, Murder Set Pieces and Sinister. He is currently working on Frigid, which is in pre-production (2006). Nick has been involved in many other aspects of film making including; Producer: Sinister, Frigid; Casting Director: Murder Set Pieces; Writer: Nutbag, Murder Set Pieces; And Cinematographer: Nutbag. He also turned his hand to acting in Necromaniac: Schizophreniac 2.
To sum up Nutbag, it was totally enjoyable and worth every penny paid, considering it was shot straight to video. A well deserved 8.2 out of 10.
Directed by: Nick Palumbo
Written by: Nick Palumbo
Starring: Mack Hail, Renee Sloan, Jenesses Kenney, Megan Westerndoff,
Sally Graham, Alicia Murphy, Noel Rodriguez, Aurora Cornwall, Jaclyn Long, Ivo
Shows, Jessie DeRoock, Carrie McKinney, Ralph Hodge, Alan Margolies, Shawna
Edge, Danyel Makenna, Heinrich, Mystery Woman, Davia Ardell
Special FX: Christopher Burgoyne, Adrienne Houle
Music: Eric Galligan
Released by: Screen Entertainment, A Fright Flix Production
(2000)
Nutbag is a hideous true story that assaults your mind. We follow the killer (Mack Hail - Carnage Road, Mr. Ice Cream Man) on a bloody rampage that pulls no punches. He stalks the neon streets of Las Vegas, picking up hookers and women along the way to satisfy his hunger for death. He's a depraved killer with no remorse for anyone or anything.
Nutbag is a highly claustrophobic film with enough 'on screen' violence to suit anybody’s hunger for gore. Calling Nutbag a dangerous film would be an understatement, it’s far more than dangerous. It just may be a little too 'full on' for the average horror fan. His only 'friend' is Heinrich, a tarantula. Heinrich is the poor soul his tells all his problems to. Amongst the madness we are presented with many scenes of nudity, and some real footage and images from pornographic magazines.
We see the killer attain a sense of power through violence, each slaying worse than the last. He needs more and more bloodletting to satisfy his twisted urges. During our time with him, he kills eleven people, each in a calculated display of madness. I think it would be safe to say Nutbag punches you in the faces more times than you'd wish comfortable. Running in the vein of Maniac and Last House on the Left (and many more, for that matter), Nutbag is a highly visceral film that will leave scars on your mind.
You will remember Nutbag till your dying day! As of yet, I’ve found no evidence to who the 'real life' killer is, or was, regarding these crimes. Maybe it's an urban myth or some deluded story that's gotten blown out of proportion. The truth may linger within the story of Nutbag, but I feel it's made a little 'up-tempo' for the shock factor. Don't get me wrong, Nutbag may well be very close to the actual events that took place in Vegas, but I have yet to find this evidence. The characters in Nutbag are fine but the acting is left down-beaten in a class B style, which is no real disappointment, due to the fact it should be a class B film.
This wasn't a detraction that made me feel I should turn it off and demand my money back. As for the killer (Mack Hail), he energizes us with a sense that he was born to kill, his eyes blackened over time, yet still glowing with hatred. Regardless, Nutbag swings in the face of adversity and gives the mid-digit to the viewer urging you to watch if you dare. Set to an eerie soundtrack, Nutbag pushes you closer to the screen and invites you to witness these hideous crimes, making you feel as if you were to blame yourself. It's unfortunate that this film was on a shoestring budget. More cash flow in the beginning would have made Nutbag far surpass many modern and not so modern films and raise it to the status of many other well known 'classics'. Having said this, Nutbag is a stand alone film with an eye on imagination and has a directional intent on bringing the viewer to their knees.
I've been contemplating whether or not to include some spoilers. This I feel, would ruin the film. Just like many other Nutbag reviewers will do! These other reviews seem to be mindless drivel from half hearted horror/ slasher fans who claim to like horror films but don't really understand the mechanics of a well constructed film. If you are an avid horror/ slasher fan, and I must stress AVID, looking for some 'in-your-face' attitude and excellent 'on screen' mayhem that will not flinch, or relent, then Nutbag is a must for your collection. All the rest need not apply!
Nick Palumbo, the director, gets his point across. Don't fuck with Nutbag! Nick has directed two other films, Murder Set Pieces and Sinister. He is currently working on Frigid, which is in pre-production (2006). Nick has been involved in many other aspects of film making including; Producer: Sinister, Frigid; Casting Director: Murder Set Pieces; Writer: Nutbag, Murder Set Pieces; And Cinematographer: Nutbag. He also turned his hand to acting in Necromaniac: Schizophreniac 2.
To sum up Nutbag, it was totally enjoyable and worth every penny paid, considering it was shot straight to video. A well deserved 8.2 out of 10.
Directed by: Nick Palumbo
Written by: Nick Palumbo
Starring: Mack Hail, Renee Sloan, Jenesses Kenney, Megan Westerndoff,
Sally Graham, Alicia Murphy, Noel Rodriguez, Aurora Cornwall, Jaclyn Long, Ivo
Shows, Jessie DeRoock, Carrie McKinney, Ralph Hodge, Alan Margolies, Shawna
Edge, Danyel Makenna, Heinrich, Mystery Woman, Davia Ardell
Special FX: Christopher Burgoyne, Adrienne Houle
Music: Eric Galligan
Released by: Screen Entertainment, A Fright Flix Production
(2000)
Reviewed By: Җ Bc2007 Җ ©
