Rival teams show up at the local bowling spot to battle it out on the lanes, but instead, start busting each other’s head in following the razzing of a cross-dresser, Sam, and jealousy over Lisa. So, the match is rescheduled for the following night, but Lisa realizes she left her purse inside, so re-enters only to find tough guy Steve and his posse waiting for her. What follows is an overzealous and drawn-out rape scene spawned by sheer jealousy and deviance. (Ain’t no fun if the homie can’t have none, right?)
When they return the next night for the showdown, murders start to occur, and with every kill, BBK posts a mark on the scoreboard. And, there are some pretty outrageous kills, including a double-kill in the 69 position, a bowling pin gagging and penis splitting, a ball cleaner machine run ramped, and pretty much anything else you can imagine as death options in a bowling alley, but taken to the utmost extreme. So, what’s BBK’s motivation? Well, it’s Lisa, but you’ll have to watch to find out who and why.
With a kickin 70-80’s rock soundtrack, and a full-blown cooter shot in the first 2 minutes, this film will be remembered. Sure, there are the typical stereotypes: the token black guy (surprisingly the last to die), the tough guy, the jock, the “pretty” girl, etc, and when you’re doing things they shouldn’t, like having sex, you start getting plinked off.
I had to watch this twice, first, I tried with my girlfriend (mistake), and then again by myself. Not that I can’t enjoy a good horror flick with my girl, but when nudity is abundant and a rape scene is present, it doesn’t make for happy viewing. Plus, the humor wasn't on her level, but I think this movie gets funnier with every viewing, since I caught myself laughing where I hadn’t before, and started picking up on subtle jokes.
The most comedic character is the disgruntled and very protective bowling alley attendant (janitor), played by Dan Ellis, who nails the part with his catchy one-liners, situational comebacks, facial expressions, and antics. But, if you’re sensitive to language, beware, because the F-bomb is dropped at least 100 times. That aside, this film has plenty to the offer any horror fan and even those who just like great (crude) comedy. Thanks to Roy for sending me a copy, and once again, I greatly apologize for it taking so long to get this review up. Keep em comin, and congrats on getting picked up by Danger After Dark and distribution through TLA!!
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OVERALL RATING--4-- |
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