Review of Rabid (1977) by Bryan G — 28 Jul 2004

[font=Courier New]So I was looking thru the video selection at Hollywood Video, trying to find a horror film to watch, and I came across this movie. I have seen some previous work from David Cronenberg, and thought he was an okay director. The look and sound of the film seemed interesting, so I rented it.[/font].

[font='Courier New']This has to be one of the weirdest movies I?ve ever seen. It comes off a little funny at times. Especially when Marilyn Chamber?s character has this funny looking tentacle come out of her armpit when she feeds on people?s blood.[/font].

[font='Courier New']But the stuff that works for me in this movie is everything involving the cities reaction to the epidemic caused by Chamber?s character feeding off people. Her victims are turned into rabid zombie like creatures who must feed on human blood. It?s never really explained why, but that doesn?t matter.[/font].

[font='Courier New']This film does create some really chilling moments. One part I liked a lot was seeing a convoy of dump trucks moving along the city streets. You can tell already that these are for the dead bodies of the people who must be disposed of before the virus spreads further.[/font].

[font='Courier New']I loved this film, and even though it hits some rough spots, it does a lot to keep your attention. The music in it is great as well. I?m still playing most of the music again and again in my head. Wow, what a movie![/font].