6.7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Three sorority girls play a prank on their creepy neighbor, Hugo. He is accidentally shot and killed, but returns to life in order to kill them as human sacrifices in order to grant himself immortality.
Starring: Dave Castiglione, Leslie Cummins, Laura Giglio, Tina Krause, Deanna MerrymanHorror | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.55:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 1.5 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
My first exposure to the ways of W.A.V.E. Productions was found in “Mail Order Murder,” a documentary detailing the artistic vision of a company dedicated to the creation of extreme fetish videos for fans who often submitted their own requests, specifying their turn-ons. It wasn’t cutesy stuff either, with the videos often including hardcore violence against women, feeding imaginations best left starved. “Mail Order Murder” was an eye- opening viewing experience and a well-done documentary, but now W.A.V.E. releases are coming to Blu-ray, with 1994’s “Sorority Slaughter” testing the waters to see if VHS-shot obsessions from nearly 30 years ago can find an audience today.
The AVC encoded image (1.78:1 aspect ratio) presentation is listed as a "New transfer from the original S-VHS master tapes." As with most W.A.V.E. productions, the goal isn't to make a pretty movie, just to get it done, preferably before nightfall. The viewing experience isn't built for fine detail, which isn't present, offering only the basics in clarity when exploring violence and nudity. Colors are also a tad washed out, offering a bit more punch with greenery and clothing. Delineation isn't strong. Age is apparent, with a few blips of damage.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA doesn't provide anything more than the basics of dialogue exchanges, which aren't always clear when the camera is far away from the actors (included subtitles help). Music retains a mild synth presence, providing different support for horror and comedy.
Far be it from me to kink-shame anyone. If "Sorority Slaughter" is your thing, enjoy it. But on a purely technical level, Whitson is stumbling through this endeavor, unable to keep up with visual and audio demands, and he's way too permissive with improvisation, allowing the cast many opportunities for make-em-up lines that expose thespian shortcomings. This is Z-grade stuff for an extremely specific audience, and it should be more entertaining. Instead, it's a slog, and one that mixes bleak violence with softcore pursuits. After watching "Sorority Slaughter," one feels more like an accessory than a viewer.
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