Considering how low the ratings were for this film, i was pleasantly surprised that i enjoyed this film. List of films released by anchor bay entertainment wikipedia. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
Monster in the closet 1986 monster island 2004 monster man 2003 monster shark 1984 monster squad, the 1987 monster that challenged the world, the 1957 monster. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986, usa is a slasher film directed by jim mccullough sr about an old woman anna chappell that checks in bungalow guests. I think that there is just something creepy about evelyn being able to use the trap doors for a variety of reasons be it using them to dispatch rats, snakes, and roaches into your room or utilizing them so that she can sneak in and kill you. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed.
Entering dictionaries after world war ii, the word motel, coined as a portmanteau contraction of motor hotel, originates from the milestone motel of san luis obispo, california now called the motel inn of san luis obispo, which was built in 1925. Mountaintop motel massacre is a 1983 american independent slasher film written and directed. Filmed in 1983, mountaintop motel massacre was not given a wide theatrical release until 1986 when it was bought for distribution by roger. So it is, then, that 88 films offers this underrated and unfairly underseen bout of bloody brilliance in a worldwide hd exclusive bow. By 1984, many fearfans were probably under the impression that the slasher genre had run out of surprises. What i appreciated most was the fact that the supporting characters were well developed and acted. Unlike so many of its contemporaries, this positively sleazy. Directed by jim mccullough sr with bill thurman, anna chappell, will mitchell, virginia loridans.
Acting appropriately stupid a classic blunder theres a spooky trap door in the floor where the murderess is known known to be hiding. In 1986, the film was picked up for a wide distribution via new world. Nov 24, 2019 a nightmare on elm street 1984 abbott and costello meet dr. Featuring cringeworthy acting and really no plot or backstory to speak of, with some of the lamest kill scenes in the history of slasher films. Season of the witch halloween night aka hackolantern 1988 hand, the. Yet, as a slasher film in search of deliverables, this sucker falls flat. The difference between mountaintop motel massacre and, say, any other slasher film being released at the time, is that you know who the killer is off the bat. Mountaintop motel massacre lakeshore entertainmentlakeshore. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986, usa is a slasher film directed by jim mccullough sr about an old woman anna chappell that checks in bungalow guests, then visits them via tunnels with snakes, rats and a sickle. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. As your home away from home, the small hotel rooms offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a desk, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. After several years in an insane asylum, evelyn, the keeper of the mountaintop motel, is released and resumes doing business. It wasnt until 1986 when new world pictures acquired the film and requested the filmmakers return for a twoday shoot to lens a new, bloodier ending and rechristened it mountaintop motel massacre.
However, mountaintop motel massacre indicates that nothing could be further from the truth. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986 mountain top motel. Oct 12, 20 mountaintop motel massacre 19831896m please do not disturb evelyn she already is. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986 theatrical trailer. It was apparently shot in 1983 in shreveport, louisiana but was not released. Mountaintop motel massacre originally released under the titles mountaintop motel and horrors at mountaintop motel is a 1983 american independent slasher film written and directed by jim mccullough sr. The gunfighter a short film by eric kissack narrated by nick offerman duration. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986 88 films bluray directed by jim mccullough sr. Its a shame then that mountaintop motel massacre just doesnt live up to the promise of its tagline. Surprisingly, we all have mostly positives to say about the cheap thriller thats filled with vermin, possible homeless men, and mustaches. They called this a movie podcast mountaintop motel massacre. Moutaintop motel massacre deaths fanon wiki fandom. I found my copy of mountaintop motel massacre at the movie trading company. The list consists the deaths occurred in mountaintop motel massacre.
Mountaintop motel massacre is a 1983 american independent slasher film written and directed by jim mccullough sr. Mountaintop motel massacre 1983 directed by jim mccullough. Mountaintop motel massacre on dvd 014381731422 from image ent directed by jim mccullough sr staring will mitchell, anna chappell and bill thurman. Mountaintop motel massacre offers an overweight, middleaged crazy with a sickle. What i appreciated most was the fact that the supporting characters were well. Bill thurman, anna chappell, will mitchell, jim mccullough, bill thurman, anna chappell.
They called this a movie podcast mountaintop motel. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986 the boxers omen 1983 ring of fire ii. Uk slasher classics collection bluray 88 films avc 1920x1080. The podcast is back for our second go of things third, if you count the podcast we did for bloodlust zombies, which will never see the light of day.
Still, all the characters here suffer from terminal stupidity and deserve what they get from evelyn. Directed by jim mccullough sr staring will mitchell, anna chappell and bill thurman. Bill thurman, anna chappell, and will mitchell after several years in an insane asylum. However, with all that in mind, mountaintop motel massacre is still an effectively creepy movie. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Unlike so many of its contemporaries, this positively sleazy, and sanguinest a true slasher classic is remastered in 2k by 1984, many fearfans were probably under the impression that the slasher genre had run out of surprises. Hyde 1953 abbott and costello meet the invisible man 1951. Formed as the result of a split between video treasures and starmaker entertainment in 1995, anchor bay began releasing films on vhs and dvd in 1997, and has since built a catalog of over 300 releases in the late 1990s and early 2000s, anchor bay specialized in distributing cult horror films and b. What separates mountaintop motel massacre from most movies in this genre. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986 ganzer film deutsch hd. Jan 06, 2009 this feature is not available right now.
Formed as the result of a split between video treasures and starmaker entertainment in 1995, anchor bay began releasing films on vhs and dvd in 1997, and has since built a catalog of over 300 releases. Mountain top motel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting fancy gap, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. This is a list of films released by anchor bay entertainment on home video, dvd, and bluray. But i bought it, because i thought the old woman was scary and i love horror movies. This time, we tackle the 1986 slasher flick mountaintop motel massacre surprisingly, we all have mostly positives to say about the cheap thriller thats filled with vermin, possible homeless men, and mustaches. I think that there is just something creepy about evelyn being able to use the trap doors for a variety of reasons be it using them to dispatch rats, snakes, and roaches into your.
While this slasher film was not released until 1986, the picture screams early eighties, therefore, i look at it as, truly, from 1983. It was apparently shot in 1983 in shreveport, louisiana but was not released across the states until 1986 after roger corman. One of the most maniacal of all the 80s slasher pictures, the seriously sinister mountaintop motel massacre has been in highdemand from horror fans for a bluray appraisal. That in itself is a serviceable, if uninspired, place to hang a hat. Mountaintop motel massacre on dvd 01140392 from starz anchor bay. It wasnt until 1986 when new world pictures acquired the film and requested the. Evelyn chambers anna chappell, who may seem like a nice old lady at first, is completely insane. Mountaintop motel massacre 1983 nude scenes empire. Apr 17, 2008 mountaintop tells the story of an old lady, her dreary motel, and her penchant for killing random guests. Mountaintop motel massacre is basically a 1980s rip off of psycho. Mountaintop motel massacre bluray release date september 24. A mentally unstable elderly woman, recently released from a mental asylum, proceeds to slaughter all the guests staying at her motel. April 1986 deeply troubled, evelyn catches her young daughter worshipping satan in the basement of their remote arkansas mountaintop motel. I never seen this movie since 1986 thats twenty nine years.
Has a lot in common with psycho minus any kind of twist. Mountaintop motel massacre may be out of shape, but. A no nonsense design graces this one sheet for the release of the 1986 horror film mountaintop motel massacre. Mountaintop motel massacre blu ray 19831986 please do not disturb evelyn. The eponymous motel is actually a series of dilapidated cabins setback in the woods off a local highway. A nightmare on elm street 1984 abbott and costello meet dr. Unfortunately, check in to this dump and youre in for one night in dullsville.
One of the pleasant surprises in the film is multiple characters recognize. Mountaintop motel massacre the grindhouse cinema database. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986 theatrical trailer youtube. Theres no disputing it, thats one of the greatest slasher trash tagline classics, up there with the preys 1980 its got an axe and its not human. Conjuring, annabelle, ouija, scream, exorcism, get out, halloween, amityville, lights out please dont recommend films prior to 1990s. A true slasher classic is remastered in 2k for bluray. Its drenched in atmosphere and, as played by ann chappell, evelyn is more frightening than your average anonymous. The plot concerns a psychotic elderly woman who, after being freed from incarceration, returns to the motel she ran and begins murdering. That night, believing she was instructed to do so by. But, compared to some of the people in mountaintop motel massacre, the counselors at camp crystal lake look like freaking geniuses.
Mountaintop motel massacre dvd, 2001 for sale online ebay. Feb 25, 20 mountaintop motel massacre 1986 34 duration. Mountaintop tells the story of an old lady, her dreary motel, and her penchant for killing random guests. There are many other fine 80s slasher films out there that better represent the genre than mountaintop motel massacre. She loses her mind, and butchers the girl with a knife. Trying to pass the death off as an accident, evelyn keeps the motel open. Mountaintop motel massacre is a 1983 american horror feature film. A motel or motor lodge is a hotel designed for motorists and usually has a parking area for motor vehicles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oct 24, 20 this time, we tackle the 1986 slasher flick mountaintop motel massacre. She kills her young charge out of anger, but convinces the police it.
Mountaintop motel massacre uk slasher classics collection. I think that there is just something creepy about evelyn being able to use. Mountaintop motel massacre 19831896m please do not disturb evelyn she already is. The film was coproduced and directed by the late jim mccullough sr. Bill thurman, anna chappell, will mitchell, virginia loridans, major brock, james bradford, amy hill, marian jones, greg brazzel. Mountaintop motel massacre 1986 killers evelynchambers. The big difference is that mountaintop motel massacre is a great film while vacancy is not. A true slasher classic is remastered in 2k by 1984, many fearfans were probably under the impression that the slasher genre had run out of surprises.
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