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DERANGED

(1974, USA)

DIRECTED BY: Jeff Gillen.

Early classic Psycho-horror epic inspired by the aforementioned film but which inspired The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This is a very differently made film, low budget all the way but for some reason the budget just makes it all the more authentic. Based on real life murderer Ed Gein and a landmark for Tom Savini buffs as this is Savini's first make-up effects work. Just to let you know there isn't much gore in this although the make-up is still good.

I believe there are two other films out there with the same name both about crazy chicks getting revenge or something, make sure you don't get them mixed up! This film is a very rare item since it was never officially released to home video in North America. Movie is about a mother loving middle aged man played with charming and sadistic glee by Roberts Blossom. Blossom loses his ma and digs her up after she is buried. He then gets other chicks to accompany her by killing living victims.

This is a really great little horror gem and it comes highly recommended by yours truly! one annoyance which must be pointed out though is the newscaster who keeps butting in throughout the film with his straightfaced commentary.

Rating: 5 Skulls

Review by: Richard J. Taylor

Email: rtaylor@roadrunner.nf.net

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