5.5 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Leslie and Janna are a couple of attractive young women who decide to go on vacation at a remote cabin in the woods. However, things go dangerously wrong after a homicidal maniac shows up in the area and begins a deadly murder spree. Will anyone survive the terror at Tenkiller?
Starring: Michael Shamus Wiles, Stacey Logan (I), Michele Merchant, Dale Buckmaster, Kevin MeyerHorror | 100% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
4K Ultra HD
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 2.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 5.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
Like so many horror movies from the 1980s, “Terror at Tenkiller” was inspired by the success of “Friday the 13th,” the genre hit that gave producers everywhere the idea that they could also assemble a cheap picture, fill it with gore, and send it out to an audience hungry for more. The 1986 feature is directed by Ken Meyer, who makes his helming debut with the endeavor, and it really shows, with “Terror at Tenkiller” a glacial offering of suspense, working with thin characters and a limited vision for grisly happenings. There’s a woodsy setting, a killer on the loose, and young victims, but even with the basics in slasher cinema, Meyer puts this baby to sleep almost immediately, visibly struggling with even the most basic of scenes.
Screencaps are taken from the Blu-ray.
"Terror at Tenkiller" arrives on UHD courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome, sourced from a 4K scan of the 16mm original camera negative. It's easy to guess
that this is probably the finest the feature has ever looked, delivering a film-like viewing experience with nicely resolved grain. Detail reaches as far as
possible, capturing facial surfaces, including rougher skin on the killer, and clothing is decently textured as the characters move in and out of swimsuits.
Exteriors are inviting, with excellent dimension while exploring rural locations. Interiors preserve cabin and restaurant decoration and signage. Colors
are strong, with distinct greenery. Primaries deliver on costuming and restaurant tours, and period hues contribute hotter pinks. Skin tones are natural.
Blacks are deep, preserving evening activity. Highlights are tasteful. Source is in good condition, with some brief debris.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix secures a basic understanding of dialogue exchanges. Sibilance is found during the listening event, but intelligibility is never threatened. Scoring supports as intended, with a lighter harmonica sound for dream encounters, and heavier synth for suspense needs. Soundtrack selections register with clarity. Sound effects are blunt but appreciable.
"Terror at Tenkiller" has the rural setting, which may be fun for genre fanatics, giving them a hit of familiarity as a monster stalks the night and an indoor hot tub, clearing the area of female characters. As slashers go, this is extremely limited in excitement, and it hurts to watch Meyer move so slowly with the offering, which could use a healthy dose of madness. Actual terror in "Terror at Tenkiller" isn't found, but Meyer certainly has a pleasant setting to stroll around, giving viewers plenty of time to study the great outdoors and the actors. Horror only emerges periodically.
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