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A MUST-HAVE
This film is a must-have for any horror film collector. Nail-biting suspense film that delivers without all the typical blood & gore of films of its genre.
I'd initially seen this at the cinema when it was first released & consider it one of the finest ever made! The atmosphere is eerie & creepy. The perfect setting for this film & its plot. I wonder whatever became of Derek McKinnon & what he looks like today. He portrayed his part well, as had most of the cast. I strongly recommend seeing this film to others.
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Enough atmosphere to satiate devoted horror fans...
This film can withstand repeated viewings even by the most scrutinizing horror film fanatics. Upon first watching it in the eighties, it left an impression on me. Since then, I dust it off and view it every so often, always finding something different that I didn't notice before. It has lost its gloss over time, but it really exemplifies a period in horror film production that can't be ignored. Of course, Jamie Lee Curtis is there to give it star power. But beyond that, the claustrophobic train and the Hitchcockian themes lend itself to a nice engaging mystery. And the ending is a real surprise. If you are over-saturated with "Halloweens" and "Friday the 13ths", this serves as a nice diversion.
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Terror Train Rocks!
My reviews of slasher films probably make one think I must have worked on these films...actually no, but I have written, produced and directed 15 independent low budget horror films.
I have an affinity for the slasher genre, especially the early 80's when horror was at it's best.
Terror Train's plot is as simple as most slasher films, but yet it remains towards the top of my slasher favorites for a number of reasons:
Jamie Lee Curtis is great as the heroine of the film, the kills are inventive and effective, the pace of the story moves quickly and the camera-work and score really highlight this film.
Another nice thing is that the killer uses a lot of trickery and he becomes almost omni-present at times. The beginning of the film sets the tone and the cruel prank that is played is actually quite gruesome, which mentally disturbes young Kenny and scars him for life. I can understand why.
Now Kenny is a bit older and much more devious as he sneaks onto the train, getting revenge on those who wronged him. This is a standard horror plot. I've even used it in one of my films, but it's the approach that makes Terror train unique.
I recommend this to slasher film fans!
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A Great Thrill Ride From Beginning To End!
AS we all know actress Jamie Lee Curtis is defintely better known for Prom Night and half of the Halloween series as well! Much of the Halloween series being great and Prom Night being CRAP! However this is another horror/slasher that she was in and unlike Prom Night but very much like the Halloween movies she was in was effective and JUST AWESOME! When you watch this movie what you get is a classic feel and concept of a slasher movie done right with just enough suspense and not too much gore! Basically this is a who done it as well a well acted, well written, mostly believable horror movie and best and most unique of all is it centers around a bunch of fun-loving college students partying(albeit for the last time for much of them) and enjoying the magic tricks of charasmatic magician David Copperfield! In my personal opinion there is really no way that you will really be able to guess who the sly killer is. The murderer in this movie is definitely more clever than most in that not only does he kill the sexy college students but he also steals their party costumes and blends right in! But probably his best disguise is as David Copperfield's female assistant! So if you love 80's horror/slashers as much as I do, enjoyed any of Jamie Lee Curtis's other horror movies or just enjoy a good murder mystery than Terror Train is defintely a train you will not want to miss! All Aboard!
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*KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT*
Yes,this kept me thinking someone was going to jump out at any moment.So I enjoyed that about the movie.However,it was a little slow moving.I prefer a little more action in my horror movies.It did keep me watching and waiting.
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