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Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Horror hits the slopes in this sexy slasher film about a gang of snowboarders on a one-way chair lift to terror! Featuring hot young stars, killer suspense and snowboarding sequences to die for, Shredder is an ice-cold, rip-roaring scare-fest that takes terror to a whole new altitude! When seven hot-blooded coeds break into an abandoned ski lodge, the stage is set for a wild weekend of hot partying and heavy powder. But when the bodies start turning up, they begin to suspect they're not alone. Stalked by a psychotic skier, the gang soon discovers that on the slopes...no one can hear you scream!
Starring: Scott Weinger, Lindsey McKeon, Holly Towne, Brad HawkinsHorror | 100% |
Thriller | 11% |
Comedy | 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 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (locked)
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Slashers in a post-“Scream” world are difficult to digest. The self-referential approach doesn’t quite work for horror movies, which needs a sense of sincerity and surprise to truly generate a proper fear factor. “Shredder” is a 2003 release that tries to be both aware and immersed in murderous intentions, with co-writer/director Greg Huson attempting to provide a gore fest for genre fans, but also one that’s semi-comedic, hunting for a tone that permits him to be silly and scary. “Shredder” doesn’t connect on multiple levels, but being humorous is one of its greatest failures, with Huson forcing his stale sense of humor on viewers, trying to find the “fun” in the middle of what should be a proper slaughterama in the snow.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation preserves the bright outdoor look of "Shredder." Detail is capable, securing the comfort of winter gear and facial surfaces, while gore zone visits maintain macabre particulars, with open wounds a particular favorite visual during the movie. Distances are satisfactory, and interiors are open for inspection. Colors are stable, with more varied hues on costuming and town visits, which deliver hotter bar lighting. Snowscapes are defined. Delineation is acceptable. Source is in fine shape, with a few speckle storm encountered along the way.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix keeps things very loud to support the aural aggression of "Shredder." Dialogue exchanges are clear, managing group interactions and individual acts of panic, staying comfortable. Scoring supports as intended, emphasizing suspense with decent instrumentation. Soundtrack selects play up the pop punk edge, enjoying greater volume to secure the mood of snowboarding and mountain shenanigans. Sound effects are defined, with slasher sequences adequately goopy. Mountain atmospherics are acceptable, achieving a sense of open air expanse.
With suspense limited and human behavior fairly odious, at least "Shredder" provides a reminder of life in the early aughts, with much of the movie resembling a Mountain Dew commercial, making full use of trendy editing techniques and abrasive pop punk soundtrack selections. Huson even strives to make snowboarding seem like the ultimate statement of rebellion, hoping to give the characters some edginess as they attack the snow. It's all fairly silly, but the basics of slasher cinema are there for those who are skilled at searching for it, as Huson wants to deliver a gruesome distraction. His approach is flawed and somewhat fearful of real atmosphere, but at least there's plenty of blood.
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