A fun ass horror movie from the 80's. An underrated gem.
Nothing original here, same old slasher hack-em up concept, but still a whole lot of damn fun. A good movie to watch when you're alone at night. And although it probably will not scare you, I'm sure in the end… More
A fun ass horror movie from the 80's. An underrated gem.
Nothing original here, same old slasher hack-em up concept, but still a whole lot of damn fun. A good movie to watch when you're alone at night. And although it probably will not scare you, I'm sure in the end you'll be quite pleased that you spend 90 minutes of your night eating from a bowl of popcorn and watching 5 teenagers get slaughtered by a guy wearing a Groucho Marx mask costume. lol
No gore here either, this movie wasn't about that. The acting was great and there's very good direction, with some spooky cinematography. Cheesy in some parts, but it's the kind of fun 80's horror cheese, and it's not overdone either. Don't take this movie too seriously. There's nothing here that's going to wow you. Just sit back, relax, be open minded and have fun with it. The 80's was a glorious decade for horror films, and believe me, this is one of the good one's from that wonderful time span of blood, guts, and maniacal madmen running amok and hacking up teenagers.
This is the perfect film to even watch around the Halloween season. It has that feel to it. You know that feel? That good old creepy October, things that go bump in the night feel! : )
And although you'll probably guess right at who the killer is, Terror Train will still have you guessing till the very end. It's not so much as to who the killer is, it's more of where the hell is he?...And have you already seen the killer? Because believe me, he'll most likely pass by your very eyes without you even knowing it!...you'll know more what I'm talking about when you see this. Little interesting twist at the very end!
Yes indeed, it's good times with bloodshed, the Groucho Marx killer, and our favorite legendary "scream queen" Jamie Lee Curtis.
I highly recommend this movie. But just have fun with it, that's all it's about.
Other Reviews:
"While Terror Train is not much more than a wheelbound Friday the 13th, it is one of the better films to emerge in the short-lived but prolific 1980-3 slasher cycle."
- The SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
"Terror Train proves that when done right, a classic slasher flick could deliver just as many thrills and twists and turns as a more conventional horror flick."
- Horror Yearbook
"Terror Train stands on its own as a thoroughly enjoyable and tasteful slasher film."
- 411mania
"Terror Train steamrolls through the rest and emerges strong as an icon of Canadian horror. All aboard!"
- Oh, the Horror!
"For all its flaws Terror Train is still a fun, entertaining ride."
- DVD Verdict
"Sends you a chill down the spine that won't subside until those final few minutes...see it before the upcoming remake."
- Film Threat
"Terror Train is a hell of a lot of fun, and a unique film besides thanks to its claustrophobic setting, bizzarre killer reveal, and confused romantic relationships: for a decidedly queer ride, this Trannie Train is well-worth the trip."
- CampBlood.org
"TERROR TRAIN is quite simply one of the top five slasher movies ever made, in my opinion. Suspenseful, scary, humorous, and fun, it truly stands head and shoulders above the countless other HALLOWEEN clones made during the early 80's."
- DVD Drive-In
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