Review of The Ghastly Ones (1968) by Paul J — 29 May 2010

I actually find it difficult to say this film deserves even one star. Hands down, the lamest video nasty I've seen. Despite the story actually being half-decent, it's the direction, writing and cinematography that are dreadful.

I suppose for the late sixties, the graphic nature of some of the gore was highly disturbing. Also, suggested animal mutilation and rape are both addressed. With that in mind, it's somewhat interesting to see the gross-out factor.

There's even a twist ending that might have influenced Friday the 13th. (The villain is even reminiscent of the Scream baddie.) However, the whole movie drags at a painful pace and the characters are laughable.