Majorthebys Charming and brutal

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

jacobjohntaylor1 House II the second story had nothing to do with House (1985) And this has nothing to do with House (1985) or House II the second story. But this this better then House II the second story. This is very scary. I can think of one movie scarier then this House (1985). This scarier then House II the second story. And that is not easy to do. It is scary then The Exorcist and that is not easy to do. I am glad to see it got a good ratting. 4.9 is a good ratting. But still this such a great movie that 4.9 is underrating it. This movie has a great story line. It also has great acting. It also has great special effects. It is a great horror movie. See it. It a 10. Not a 4.9.

Phil Hubbs Originally this wasn't anything to do with the 'House' horror franchise so I've read. It seems the same crew made this film but it was an independent horror flick, I'm not really sure why they gave it the title 'House III', confusing and odd state of affairs.Anyway this film doesn't revolve around a haunted house but mainly a serial killer in the form of Brion James. Horror/sci-fi legend Lance Henriksen is the cop who captures Jenke but when he gets electrocuted in the chair it seems to zap him into another dimension or reality where he can continue his killing ways much like Freddy Krueger.This film did in fact come out in the same year as Craven thriller 'Shocker' and the results are suspiciously the same I must say. It seems director Isaac may have borrowed a few elements from Craven's world for this film.The first 'House' film was a horror thriller with slight comedy, the second film was a horror comedy adventure, now this third film is a straight horror thriller. Its not terrifying or particularly original (as I have mentioned) but its not for the younger audience and does include some gore. The sequence where Jenke is executed is easily the most horrific moment with some vain popping effects that remind you of 'Scanners' and make you wince at the same time. There are some good body part moments also that are kind hokey but add to the atmosphere.The film is totally saved by James as the killer Jenke and Henriksen as the cop, if it wasn't for these two top actors the film would be pants. James hams it up hugely but does come across as menacing despite his annoying laugh, while Henriksen's lean greyhound like physic and face always seems to fit any role.This still feels like a TV movie of sorts for some reason, doesn't have that true film like quality if that makes any sense. Its not a bad film either, not scary despite more blood and gore than the previous films, but more towards plain silly with enjoyable moments. I guess one of the funniest things is seeing Henriksen giving his all (as he always does) despite being cast in such an average forgettable film. Its still solid stuff if your a horror fan.6/10

tdrish Wes Craven : A Nightmare On Elm Street. Sean S. Cunningham: Friday the 13th. Wes Craven ( 1989 ) Shocker : About a guy who gets electrocuted in the electric chair, and continues to wreak havoc afterward as a supernatural force. Sean S. Cunningham ( 1989 ) The Horror Show: About a guy who gets electrocuted in the electric chair, and continues to wreak havoc afterward as a supernatural force. Is it fair to assume that these two horror giants were after the same film idea, the same year? Really? So why is The Horror Show dubbed House 3? It's certainly the black sheep of the House franchise. Much more violent, less humorous then the other House films, and a ton of cussing with some very angry characters. So, what does The Horror Show have to offer? First of all, don't underestimate Sean S. Cunningham, he is a very good director. Unlike Craven, who seems to favor special effects over violence, Cunningham seems to favor the violence over the special effects. That's not to say that The Horror Show doesn't have special effects. Believe me, it does have a few surprises in store for you. It has a few funny scenes, one of them is the wisecrack that Max Jenke delivers after he's been electrocuted : "Well, all that did was give me a b***r ". It is a silly and freaky movie at the same retrospect. Detective Lucas McCarthy is responsible for bringing some justice to the community, by catching the infamous Meat Cleaver Max. If you want to know how he got his name, well, the name says it all. He has a meat cleaver, a very big cleaver, and he's not shy about using it. He is a ruthless killer with a Skeletor laugh. The reckoning day has finally come for Max, when it's time to strap him down and fry him. Now Lucas can move on with his life, right? WRONG! Max's evil spirit has found a new home, Lucas home. His furnace, to be exact. And you thought you had furnace problems? Now, the killer is wreaking havoc on his life. Max is not interested in killing Lucas, he instead seems to have a plan on destroying Detective Lucas by messing with his mind, body, and family. He begins to have vivid hallucinations, including seeing Max himself at times. So, how do you stop something that is already dead? A source that deals with paranormal activity shows up in the picture, and seems to want to help Lucas in putting and end to Max once and for all, but Lucas doesn't believe what is going on is anything supernatural. The longer his disbelief lingers, the more his life goes to hell: Meat Cleaver Max is out for more then blood, he wants Lucas to repay with his own life by destroying it. It starts to affect his job, and in the end, it's going to come down to Lucas to just listen, once and for all, on how to end the insanity that Max has introduced to his life. The Horror Show isn't a complete bust, but it is one crazy movie. It is dark, silly, and scary, which is probably what Cunningham intended.

sydneyswesternsuburbs Director James Issac who also created another classic flick, Pig Hunt 2008 has created another gem in The Horror Show.Starring Lance Henriksen who has also been in other classic flicks, Bone Dry 2007, Abominable 2006, AVP: Alien vs. Predator 2004, One Point O 2004, Mimic: Sentinel 2003, Dead Man 1995, Hard Target 1993, Stone Cold 1991, Hit List 1989, Pumpkinhead 1988, Near Dark 1987, Aliens 1986, The Terminator 1984, The Right Stuff 1983 and Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1977.Also starring Brion James who has also been in other classic flicks, The Underground 1997, Steel Frontier 1995, Nemesis 1992, Silverado 1985, Blade Runner 1982 and Southern Comfort 1981.Also starring Rita Taggart.I enjoyed the special effects.If you enjoyed this as much as I did then check out other classic haunted house flicks, Amityville II: The Possession 1982, Amityville 1992: It's About Time 1992, The Amityville Horror 2005, Dead Birds 2004, The Haunting 1963, The City of the Dead 1960, House 1986, Insidious 2010, The Legend of Hell House 1973, The Conjuring 2013, Insidious: Chapter 2 2013, Insidious: Chapter 3 2015, Housebound 2014, The Conjuring 2 2016, The Pact 2012 and Poltergeist 1982.