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DVD Pick of the Week: Feast

Written by Chris Beaumont
Published October 17, 2006

This week's pick is not only a winner in my book, but it was the winner of the third season of Project Greenlight. The movie was directed by John Gulager and received a very limited theatrical run. It was so limited it only played at 146 theaters for a single night. Fortunately, it played close enough to me that I was able to be there. I am actually rather shocked it did, usually these limited releases are nowhere in my vicinity. Since this was in town, I was sure to be in the theater.

Oh yeah, it would probably help if I told you the title. The movie is none other than Feast, a title that refers to the cast, in quite a literal way. There is nothing groundbreaking, or particularly original about Feast, but it is a lot of fun. It is in the vein of Evil Dead and From Dusk till Dawn. It takes a group of strangers, puts them together in a single location, and proceeds to assault them with some nasty beasties outside their locked doors. It is up to the ever shrinking group to defend their location and survive the night.

It is one of those movies that is fun with a group of friends while the Halloween holiday approaches. I look forward to adding it to my collection.

Also coming out this week:

  • Over the Hedge. This was a pretty decent little adventure. Sure, I am getting a little tired of the computer animals on an adventure, but this one had an infectious energy.
  • The Break-Up. Moderately funny, but it is a movie that asks a little too much suspension of disbelief, it goes all the way to asking the audience to play dumb.
  • The Omen. This remake was actually pretty good. Of course, I haven't yet seen the original. I would have to say it is worth checking out.
  • The Complete Omen Collection. Don't want to settle for the remake? This has them all, the original, the remake, and all the sequels. It is here, hot on the heels of last week's Exorcist set.
  • Rest Stop. This is one of those straight to DVD horror movies that has some style, but tries a little too hard. It is definitely worth a rental.
  • American Dreamz. Never did make it out to see this, but I have heard wildly divergent thoughts on its success.
  • Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil. Don't know anything about this, I just have to ask, did we need this?
  • Blackwater Valley Exorcism. Just in time for Halloween, and hot on the heels of the Exorcist release, comes this horror film based on a true story.
  • Reds. The classic Warren Beatty film in a newly remastered release.

Of course, these are not all of the new releases coming out this week, only the ones that jumped out at me. What are you checking out?

Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at Draven99's Musings.
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DVD Pick of the Week: Feast
Published: October 17, 2006
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Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Film Festivals, Video: Film and TV Business
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#1 — October 17, 2006 @ 21:59PM — Kathy Scovill [URL]

I am sooo looking forward to seeing this movie! John Gulager was creepy (in a good way) on Project Greenlight, and who could blame him for trying to drag all of his family and friends into the endeavor?? Not anymore incestuous than Hollywood already is. Plus Matt Damon loved him and Matt Damon is hot. Thanks for the review!

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