REVIEW: Pieces
“…You don’t have to go to Texas for a chainsaw massacre…”
From 1982 and Spanish Director Juan Piquer Simon comes this horror/slasher/giallo styled 86 minute (if you watch the original Spanish version) epic that has stood the test of time.
Labelled “It’s exactly what you think it is,” it is well worth a watch or revisit if you care to do so.
Recently getting a full upgrade on 4k transfer to Blu-ray with both versions of the movie (yes there are those of you who won’t want subtitles and will prefer the 83 minute US theatrical version - although I believe the film loses something in doing so). Heaps of extra material is included, all from the great folk at Grindhouse Releasing.
Time for a revisit and retrospective review.
Boston 1942.
Pieces of a puzzle…
Fit together.
To form naked beauty.
“Filth – what a way to begin. You’re just like your Father.”
Ostracized but put to rest.
Blow by blow.
Cut up and cut a break…
But not forgotten.
40 years later…
Reminiscing.
Piece by piece…
Of the past.
And taking it out on the future.
Chainsaw in hand.
Heads are going to roll.
The campus roll…
Diminishing…
Victim by victim.
As the police investigate and red herrings mount…
In great giallo style.
A late night swim.
Cold.
Nipples harden.
Body begging…
To be part of the body count…
Mounting.
Dancers in leotards providing voyeuristic delights…
As torsos are ripped, knife blows and chainsaws kick into life.
To complete the final puzzle.
Even undercover Police are far from safe.
Until the killer is apprehended.
Secrets are discovered.
Taking on a life of its very own…
Holding onto it for dear life…
At your expense.
Nothing short of superb. Everything you could wish for. Intrigue. Gore. Great kills. Great bodies.
It all has a bit of a campy feel at times and you reflect on the era wondering how such well known stars as Christopher George and Paul Smith actually got involved. That said, it all simply works and is certainly enhanced by their sheer presence.
A personal favourite and seeing the beautiful upgrade release…
It gave me a whole new rediscovered thrill.
Just like the first time.
“Scratchy” Pete Ellott
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I was privileged enough to speak to Uwe recently and, well, I’ll let you decide if he’s the contentious character you may think he is…
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