Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Michael Allen
Five college kids venture out to Halcyon Ridge for some camping and good times, but find themselves on the run from a family of sadists. After meeting the local bartender and helping with an odd job one by one each of these friends mysteriously vanishes in and around a wooded campsite.
Rating: Rated R for strong bloody violence and torture, language and some sexuality/nudity.
Release Date: March 4, 2008.
Starring: Matt Caromdy, Savannah Costello, Alex Demah, Erik Fones, Paul Goldblatt, Kristyn Green, David G. Holland, Neil Kubath, and Natasha Malinsky.
Director: Franklin Guerrero Jr.
Writer: Franklin Guerrero Jr.
First off, the director states that "Carver," is a true story and in an interview with a direct question about the truth behind the film Guerrero responds,"...And obviously the actual events are greatly embellished. The victims themselves are purely the work of fiction. There is no Bryan & Pete." The director goes on to say that there is no Halycon Ridge on which the movie takes place (Evildread).
So, despite stating that the film is from true events Guerrero counter-argues this statement and in fact "Carver," is not a true story but a work of fiction. Apparently, false advertising is okay in the movie world, but hopefully this will not sit well with viewers. If a film states that it is from true events then its story has to come primarily from those events.
Secondly, the entertainment factor is with "Carver;" however, the story has no mystique or suspense due to the lack of any character development. As the tramp, nerd, hero, and good time boy are running from the hammer of probably one of the fattest villains in horror cinema this reviewer found himself not really caring. On the other hand, the death scenes are extremely violent, graphic, and over-the-top. Yet, it is sometimes good to know why people are seeing the end of a nail? Is it to make steaks? Is it for enjoyment? None of these questions are given a reveal as the slightly-retarded looking villain mutely goes about his work.
If you are in the mood for some mindless fun then check out "Carver," but for those looking for something a little more thrilling check out "Dead Birds," or other better quality horror films. Not worth the price of a rental low-budget, independent film "Carver," mostly disappoints with a few shocking death scenes thrown in to spice up the poor writing.
3 Flaming Skulls out of 10 (+1 for being independent).
Watch the trailer for "Carver," here:
Sources:
Carver at IMDB
Interview with Franklin Guerrero Jr. at Evildread
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