Fringes of Horror: Frankenstein's Army (2013)

The Rating System

All opinions are my own. We are all different. What I may think is great, you may this terrible. Don't let my opinios stop you from exploring the vast world of horror in all media.

~Mind Blowing: Search for this movie immediately. It can only be described as pure greatness and possible an instant classic.

~So Good: Highly recommended because for one reason or another it stands out above the usual fair. Put the movie on your radar as it wont disappoint.

~In the Middle: The movie is a nothing special, average affair. It may entertain in the short term but it will be easily forgettable in the long haul.

~Warning: This movie is a cliched driven slop of familiar territory. Only watch if you're really of fan of this type of material.

~Steaming Pile: The movie is absolute garbage, a complete bore, and not worth the time or effort.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Frankenstein's Army (2013)

Starring: Karl Roden
Director: Richard Raaphorst

Premise:
During WWII, soldiers find a hidded Nazi base where Dr. Frankenstein is beforming human experiments trying to create monster soldiers in order to turn the war around.

My Take:
There is a lot to like about this movie. There story is interesting as it combines a lot of different elements. The second half reminded me of a crazy, first person shooter, horror video game. The make effects and nightmarish monsters are incredibly. The cast is decent too. But the huge fault was making it a "found footage" style movie. Everything is first person point of view and cameras back then were larger, heavier, and noisier. Not to mention film reels would have to be inserted every few minutes. Sorry, I can't suspend my disbelief these sort on facts and so it ruined the movie a bit for me. Maybe others wont care about this detail. And in any case, the film is certain unique and worth watching

Rating: In the middle (maybe more)