The Axeman of Henderson County (2014) Reviews

• Slasher fans

  sawcabin_232015-02-09

  As perusing the wonderful world of the internet I had stumbled across via Blood Sprayer or Horror Society I cant really remember but a film called "The Axeman Of Henderson County" and well color me intrigued I wanted to know more about it. I read the said review from the site and wanted to know more about the film. I am a sucker for low budget horror, to me the lower budget the better. Anyways enough rambling "Axeman" opens up with what is kind of an odd introduction I had thought the DVD skipped the title sequence and went straight into the film little did I find out it was later past the stereotypical back story that most slashers set up. We get the back story and we deal with what I was thinking was going to enter redneck territory took a change for the worse when Axeman's dad shoots him in the head and we see little Axeman sitting idly while the moon looks down upon him. Cut to what looks like an amazing place to shop at and we see our killer all grown up and ready to punish. I enjoyed the simplicity of our killer, because lets face facts a mask in a slasher does not have to be extravagant. A black ski mask is freaking frightening as is. The killer kills in what I believe should have just been practical effects but none the less it was a good set up. Then we cut to our hero the local sheriff doing what sheriff's do best try to make sure our townsfolk don't get killed. I enjoyed some of the actors and some I really don't think should ever act again but then again this was very retro to 80s slashers and for that you get what you paid for overall, if you are slasher fan and want to kill 75 minutes this is where its at.

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• Axeman of Henderson County Review

  Hughrent2015-03-02

  I don't even know where to begin with this garbage. That might seem too harsh, but its bad. Unbelievably bad. Watched it with a group of friends and even that didn't make this movie enjoyable. THE ROOM is a MUCH BETTER film than this. I found myself missing Tommy Wisseu while watching Axeman. Who on earth is Bobaflex? They sounded terrible. They use the same actors in multiple roles. Its ridiculous. I feel sorry for my friend who paid $15 for this. My friend Bobby, on the other hand, loved this movie. We are no longer friends. came up from Huntington and watched this at some expo I was dragged to. The one good thing about this is... it was funny.

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• Worth Watching

  firstimpressions022015-02-26

  First of all, if you're expecting more than an hour or so of escapist fun, you probably won't like this movie. I love cheesy slasher films and this was definitely one. Sure the editing was choppy and some of the acting was cringe worthy but the story was good and the killer was creepy. We laughed a few times which I think was intended. We watched it till the end which is rare. It held our attention and the ending was good. The music was great especially the song at the end. There are a few driving scenes that go on too long but that didn't bog down the movie. Hacksaw Jim Duggan is hilarious as the mayor and the outtakes of him after the credits are even funnier. If you don't take yourself too seriously and just want to relax with a fun movie, I recommend this one.

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