Vacancy 2: The First Cut Early Review

First the synopsis...

In the sleepy woods of nowhere, USA a lonely motel owner turns a small business into a local peep show. The guests of the hotel unwittingly star in amateur porn, but with the unlikely addition of a serial killer, things turn from titillating to sadistic. More and more guests turn up to this motel for a friendly stay, and soon find themselves on the run from three murdering misfits (Movies).

Friends Caleb, Jessica, and Tanner catch onto the killers scheme, but is there time to alert the authorities? With three young twenty-somethings taking on three lunatics very few people will be left standing, if any. Find out why motel rooms, in film are more dangerous than just the stains on the sheets (Movies).

Release Date: January 20, 2009.

Starring: David Moscow, Agnes Bruckner, Brian Klugman, Trevor Wright, Arjay Smith (mostly amateurs).

Director: Eric Boss (television).

Rating: R for strong violence and terror, terror, and some sexual content (Internet).

Now for the review...

First off "Vacancy 2: First Cut," is funny in parts where a good scare might be more appropriate. Either that or the whole B movie horror genre is turning this reviewer into a pessimist. Let us just say that the low production value of the film comes through quickly, and the overall feeling of the film is comical. Three grown men cannot take on three young, skinny kids with surprise and weaponry on their side? This is cheesey filmmaking. However, "Vacancy 2: First Cut," does not totally fail to entertain as a few unique stunt sequences that create some shock including; a scene involving lighter fluid, a swamp scene, and the first torture scene with a boyfriend. The unbelievable story is partially made up by the gruesomeness of some of these scenes.

This film is going straight-to-DVD in January, 2009 and many reviewers are panning "Vacancy 2: First Cut." Although, there are a few exciting scenes and the plot does follow some type of logic, the film seems to be thoughtless or like the production crew had a tight deadline in which to finish the film. Some scenes seem utterly pointless i.e. one where a girl searches though a truck only to find nothing, and others are predictable i.e. a shot with nails sticking out of a board (if you watch it you will know which one). Both horror-movies.ca and cinemablend.com are giving "Vacancy 2: First Cut," very low marks. As well, this prequel to the original "Vacancy," is unoriginal even boring at times, yet could still find favour in loyal horror fans with low expectations (Movies, Horror, Cinemablend).

This film is very middle of the road and is difficult to recommend, but not entirely devoid of worth. See it if you are in the mood for a few good, fun laughs or want an excuse to scare your younger brother/sister, nephew/niece etc. Otherwise, leave this one on the video store shelf and rent a modern horror classic like; "Identity," "1408," or even the original "Vacancy," starring Kate Beckinsdale and Luke Wilson. Your wallet will thank-you.

Trailer: (The initial trailer for "Vacancy 2: First Cut," is of such poor quality that it will not be shown on this site).

Sources:

Vacancy 2 at Cinemablend.com

Vacancy 2 at Horror-movies.ca

Vacancy 2 on Internet Movie Database

Vacancy 2 at Moviesonline.ca

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