Review of Memorial Valley Massacre (1988) by Joey M — 30 Jan 2007
Memorial Valley Massacre (aka "Valley of Death").
Starring: Mark Mears, John Kerry, John Caso, Lesa Lee, and Jimmy Justice.
Director: Robert C. Hughes.
The opening weekend for a new campground in Memorial Valley is plauged by disaster and a murderous wildman (Caso) who doesn't appreciate all the newcomers to his previously quiet land.
"Memorial Valley Massacre" is a cross between a slasherflick and the "vacation spot disaster movie" subgenre (of which "Jaws" is the best and most famous). The film includes most tropes from the horror movie subgenres it's drawing from, but it doesn't do anything particularly new or particularly creative with them. The cast of victims are even less likeable than usual for a film of this type, so there really isn't anyone we're not sad to see go. Further, the one minor plot-twist the film features is both predictable and so far-fetched that it's something you'll be groaning at when it comes along. And, finally, this film was in serious need of a continuity person, or someone less drunk in the editing booth. There are a couple of scenes with characters in them that aren't summoned to the location they happen at until [i]after[/i] the scene takes place.
This film might be worth adding to the line-up for a Bad Movie Nite, but otherwise it's not worth your time.
This review of Memorial Valley Massacre (1988) was written by Joey M on 30 Jan 2007.
Memorial Valley Massacre has generally received negative reviews.
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