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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Where's the Love: Tower of Evil
[Update: Finally got the Elite DVD from a private seller on Amazon, and it looks fucking AMAZING. Pick this one up, if you get the chance.]
Ok, ok. I know Elite released a DVD version of Jim O’Connolly’s Tower of Evil back in the 90’s; but it was short lived, and the movie is now only available through private sellers (for about $3, granted).
Part Hammer film. Part early-era slasher flick. Pure British exploitation. Tower of Evil is one of my favorite hold-overs from the years I spent as a gawky kid soaking up every ounce of horror I could on videotapes and late-night T.V. I’d practically pee myself when the T.V Guide listed this baby. I’ve seen it half a dozen times since then, although I failed to ever actually pick up the previous DVD release. So this is my purely selfish plea.
The premise is simple, if not inspired: A young girl survives the (surprisingly awesome) slaughter of her friends at the hands of a madman lurking about Snape Island. Charged with the crimes, the girl’s parents, convinced their daughter is innocent, hire a detective to investigate. The detective joins a group of—wait for it—archaeologists, who have heard tell of treasure buried on the island by ancient Phoenicians (yes, those ancient Phoenicians). The group sets off for their destination, which contains the eponymous “tower” and…
…and I suppose I don’t need to tell you what happens next.
Laughable dialogue and atrocious acting are both on expert display here, to be sure. But throw in half a dozen decent kills that would leave Jason Voorhees in awe, lots of gratuitous nudity (from both genders—you’re welcome, fellow gays), lots of fog and creepy atmosphere, and you’ve got yourself 90 minutes of bloody good fun. There’s even a moderate “twist” ending for good measure. Oh, and if you pay close enough attention, you may even recognize Tower of Evil as a mild forbearer to another “Where’s the Love” entry: Humongous.
So, I ask, as I often do: where’s the love, people? I think this little British goody deserves a bit more than a short-lived DVD release, don't you think? Blu-ray, anyone?
Ok, ok. I know Elite released a DVD version of Jim O’Connolly’s Tower of Evil back in the 90’s; but it was short lived, and the movie is now only available through private sellers (for about $3, granted).
Part Hammer film. Part early-era slasher flick. Pure British exploitation. Tower of Evil is one of my favorite hold-overs from the years I spent as a gawky kid soaking up every ounce of horror I could on videotapes and late-night T.V. I’d practically pee myself when the T.V Guide listed this baby. I’ve seen it half a dozen times since then, although I failed to ever actually pick up the previous DVD release. So this is my purely selfish plea.
The premise is simple, if not inspired: A young girl survives the (surprisingly awesome) slaughter of her friends at the hands of a madman lurking about Snape Island. Charged with the crimes, the girl’s parents, convinced their daughter is innocent, hire a detective to investigate. The detective joins a group of—wait for it—archaeologists, who have heard tell of treasure buried on the island by ancient Phoenicians (yes, those ancient Phoenicians). The group sets off for their destination, which contains the eponymous “tower” and…
…and I suppose I don’t need to tell you what happens next.
Laughable dialogue and atrocious acting are both on expert display here, to be sure. But throw in half a dozen decent kills that would leave Jason Voorhees in awe, lots of gratuitous nudity (from both genders—you’re welcome, fellow gays), lots of fog and creepy atmosphere, and you’ve got yourself 90 minutes of bloody good fun. There’s even a moderate “twist” ending for good measure. Oh, and if you pay close enough attention, you may even recognize Tower of Evil as a mild forbearer to another “Where’s the Love” entry: Humongous.
So, I ask, as I often do: where’s the love, people? I think this little British goody deserves a bit more than a short-lived DVD release, don't you think? Blu-ray, anyone?
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