I love movies, particularly horror flicks. Often I enjoy going to the local movie store and renting three or four movies and just making a night of it. Recently I rented a movie called "The Devil's Chair". I was cautious at first because it is obviously an independent film, and as we all know independent films have the tendency to be major flops. It was in the $1 dvd section, though, so I took the chance.
Much to my surprise, the film was fantastic. The special effects were incredible for such a low budget movie, and the storyline is something new and far out.
The synopsis is summarized as such: Searching for thrills, Nick West and his girlfriend run off to an abandoned insane asylum to drop acid (in retrospect that was probably a horrible idea in the first place). But when his date sits on a mysterious chair, she is mutilated and her body is dragged away into some unseen demonic abyss. When Nick tells the police what happened, he is locked away. Four years later, the professor who has been studying his behavior takes Nick and three other psychology students to the asylum where the horrific murder took place. Past this, all hell breaks loose.
The movie is terrific. Great story, great actors, great effects, this is an all-in-one package. Most folks don't get to see these types of independent films due to lack of advertisement funds. Many of these movies are very in depth, artistic, and innovative. Check this one out!
Damn, a good independent film? I think I'll check this out. It sounds pretty good, and I haven't rented anything new in awhile. I generally try to stay away from independent films because, as you said, they tend to be quite terrible. Fear of Clowns, Mr. Jingles, etc. are good if your looking for a good laugh, not fear. Another hilarious one, Silent Night. I don't even think that was independent, but I could be mistaken. Anyway, I'll be sure to check this one out, now I know what I'm doing with $1 of my check. And just for laughs...Death Bed, The Bed That Eats People.
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