Review of Watchers (1988) by Filmgrinder S — 03 Aug 2010

Unfathomably stupid, but quite enjoyable all the same. Direction and editing, while obviously attempting to mask a low budget (it's a Canadian film, AND a Roger Corman production, meaning the damn thing probably cost all of $50.

00), are quite good. There's actual tension and atmosphere throughout, and the many stalk and slash sequences (including a simultaneously tense and goofy chase through the woods) are executed with flair.

Corey Haim has a commanding presence. The cinematography is sometimes great and sometimes excessively muddy (but then again, a lot of current VHS or DVD transfers of 80s Roger Corman productions are poor, so maybe the blame should be directed at the now-foundered Artisan).

Special effects are just on the verge of camp, which is where I like them to be in a B-movie like this. Easily makes for good Friday evening fun.