6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A nightclub singer has nightmares about being involved in adultery and murder, only to wake up and find that they may not be nightmares.
Starring: Peter Carpenter (I), Leslie Simms, Dyanne Thorne, Lory Hansen, Joel MarstonHorror | 100% |
Mystery | 5% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
DVD copy
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Much like “Blood Mania,” “Point of Terror” isn’t a movie that lives up to its title. Instead of embarking on a series of murders or macabre events, it’s more of a psychodrama about ambitious, overly sexual people trying to use one another for various reasons. Part of it is music industry melodrama, the rest is a weirdly slack domestic drama, and it’s only interrupted by a few deaths along the way. Star Peter Carpenter (who also receives a story credit) imagines a chance to go full Brando with his take on the loser trying to make something of himself in the worst way possible, and his thespian commitment helps “Point of Murder” reach a few of its dramatic goals.
"Point of Terror" is a surprisingly colorful movie, and the AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation does a terrific job bringing out powerful primaries. Hues are especially strong with nightclub lighting and costuming, paying respect to period choices, and skintones are natural. Detail is exceptional at times, delivering a crisp viewing experience that pulls out facial particulars and set decoration, reaching as far as original cinematography will go (focus issues are easy to spot). Grain is filmic, and delineation doesn't threaten solidification. Source is in strong shape, lacking any significant displays of damage.
The 1.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix doesn't waste time testing out sonic limits, opening with a musical performance by Tony that reaches a few mildly distortive highs due to the age of the source. Crispness isn't available here, but the essentials of dramatic exchanges are preserved, handling emotional extremes as tempers flare up. Soundtrack selections are adequate, delivering a heavy bass and percussion presence. Sound effects are periodically shrill. Hiss is present throughout, and a few brief passages of damage are discovered as the film unfolds.
"Point of Terror" takes on more insidious behavior with the introduction of Andrea's daughter, who catches Tony's eye. It sets up a climax of fiery tempers and actual wrestling between Tony and Andrea, and it's a surge of disease the rest of the movie could've used. There's a lot of filler in "Point of Terror" to beef up its run time, but once it decides to make a mess of domestic situations, physical vulnerability, and sexual gamesmanship, it reaches a few hysterical highlights, offering viewers a slow slide into camp with a few surprises to keep things interesting.
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