Review of Macabre (1980) by Jonny B — 22 Oct 2011
Prior to filming his first movie, Lamberto Bava worked with his ill father Mario and learned the craft of making the most moody, stylish, and perverse horror movies that is why it's a shame Lamberto Bava's debut isn't something stronger.
'Macabre' moves at a slow pace, touches on themes of sexual lust for the deceased while maintaining a dreadful mood. However, when young Bava switches to the horror his father was the master of he falls from planet Earth.
One second you have a straight face, the next you're questioning motives, then finally you give up and accept how utterly ludicrous the picture becomes when young Bava should be making his dead father proud and scaring the audience - terror doesn't appear to be a word one can associate with the name Lamberto Bava.
Still, 'Macabre' has a Hitchockian feel to it and is a solid debut that could've been better had it had more heart and conviction from Mr. Bava thrown into it.
This review of Macabre (1980) was written by Jonny B on 22 Oct 2011.
Macabre has generally received mixed reviews.
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