Review of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) by Carnage . — 24 Jan 2008

I must say, this movie is really really cool! I thought it was really funny, very clever, and altogether really really well done. In the "Extras" section of the DVD, there's a deleted scene or extended scene, that is the "walk-run explanation" which explains why Jason/Michael can walk after a victim but actually keep up.

It's fuckin' HILARIOUS and actually explains how it might be done! I wasn't sure what to think at first, with the first hour documentary-style, but if you listen to what they talk about you will find it interesting, enlightening, and quite a bucket of shits and giggles! I recommend this to anyone who likes Horror, even though the Horror doesn't really start until about an hour into it.

Plus, it's nice to see a "normal" looking guy play the serial killer, not some mute hulking brute or mute zombie-like creature-person (as cool and classic as that is), although in costume, the mask looks creepy, and he is just altogether creepy.

Again, this is a very clever and well done movie... By the way, watch through to the end of the credits for a surprise that isn't really that surprising given it's a Horror movie.....