7eventy 5ive Remakes the Slasher Flick

Several collegiates take a break from studying after finishing finals at the prestigious University of Dreyskill. "The Crew," manages to get an invite to one of the most popular parties in town and at one of the largest mansions in Colorado things seem idyllic. Unfortunately after a practical joke goes wrong a crazy stalker shows up to crash the party (Internet).


Not knowing when a joke is a joke a black dressed man goes from room to room axing those in the midst of extracurricular activities. Screams fill the house the few remaining members of "The Crew," gather together to fend of this man's vicious attacks. But how does this maniacal killer manage to be in so many places at just the right time (Internet)?

Rating: Restricted for pervasive strong bloody violence, language, sexual content and some drug use.

Release Date: August 24, 2007.

Starring: Brian Hooks, Jud Tylor, Cherie Johnson, German Legarreta, Antwon Tanner, Wil Horneff, Aimee Garcia, Rutger Hauer, and Denyce Lawton.

Directors: Brian Hooks and Deon Taylor.

Writers: Brian Hooks, and Vashon Nutt.

*Contains Spoilers*

A fairly decent action horror flick, "7eventy 5ive," pays tribute to those horror films that have come before including several slasher flicks from the 1980's. Several similarities to the "Friday the 13th," series include an almost unstoppable killer, who is faceless, and uses various methods to kill his victims. While not entirely following these earlier films the suspense and mystique of "7eventy 5ive," delivers a very watchable film. Some might say that this film is formulaic or unoriginal, but really the addition of a multiple killer scenario with a revenge twist thrown in give "7eventy 5ive," its own identity while using the best of previous successful slasher films.

The acting within "7eventy 5ive," is above average for a low budget horror and a mostly amateur cast scream on cue and die with enough finesse to entertain. Most viewers will not have heard of many of the actors in this film, but often times big name actors distract from the film. The mostly early twenty-something cast seem to really enjoy themselves in the film and this gives viewers one more reason to like "7eventy 5ive."

It really feels from the film that "7eventy 5ive," really only sets out to create a fun, yet bloody urban horror flick, with a twist and this straight forward approach to the filmmaking makes for a clever movie. Suspenseful, light-hearted, and often bloody "7eventy 5ive," redefines the classic horror slasher film.

6 Slashing Skulls out of 10.

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7eventy 5ive at IMDB

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