The AI review:
In 1981, Italian filmmaker Joe D’Amato released a horror film that would go on to become a cult classic among horror fans. That film was “Absurd,” and it is a movie that is both disturbing and entertaining in equal measure.
“Absurd” tells the story of an obscure experiment gone wrong. An unnamed man (played by George Eastman) has undergone a medical procedure that has left him with almost superhuman strength and an inability to feel pain. As a result, he breaks out of the hospital and sets his sights on a nearby family, intent on murder.
What follows is a violent and bloody cat-and-mouse game between the killer and the family as they try to escape his fury. The film features a number of grisly deaths, including a scene where a woman’s head is impaled on a spike, and a man is decapitated by a chainsaw.
While “Absurd” is certainly not for the faint of heart, it is a well-made horror movie with plenty of thrills and scares. D’Amato’s direction is effective, making great use of the creepy score and eerie lighting to create a tense atmosphere.
Although not as well-known as some of D’Amato’s other films, such as “Beyond the Darkness” or “Anthropophagus,” “Absurd” has its own dedicated fanbase. The film was banned in some countries upon its release due to its graphic violence, but it has since gained a following as a cult classic.
“Absurd” is not a film for everyone, but horror fans will appreciate its visceral thrills and inventive kills. If you’re a fan of Italian horror or just looking for a scary movie to watch on a dark and stormy night, give “Absurd” a chance. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it.
This one is truely a bad old horror classic
Sound dubbed, over acting, gore laden awesomeness.
I will be updating on this later. So far I am really digging this movie.
The pace and tone reminds me of Night of the Living Dead. Dramatic and theatrical acting. Simple stylizations on sets. The camera angles are less dramatic, lending to a bit of authentic feel to the viewing experience.
The angles used and combined in the gore scenes tell the gruesome story better than much modern horror has shared.
I’m pretty sure I got this right… this giant, hot zombie was created by the Vatican. He escaped the lab and is killing his way through American suburbs.
He heals rapidly, and has super strength. Every time he is on screen, he is stalking another victim to kill in a new creatively grotesque way.
Who is home on the weekends in suburbia? The babysitter.
Bad Old Horror Love 