Wizard of Gore, The (1970)
“Have you ever seen the sight of human butchery IN PERSON?!”
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Review: … is stupid beyond belief (not to mention never explained in terms of the mysterious gap between the gruesome mutilations we see Montag delighting in, and what the audience actually witnesses). Then again, that’s the “point” of this film: who really knows what’s reality versus our imaginations or an illusion? Profound. It’s too bad the same sentiment written by Peary in his review of Blood Feast (1963), HGL’s debut flick, applies just as well here: “If you detest horror films that show how many shocking ways a creative sadist can do away with young women:” … “then Lewis is the man you’ll want to blame and this is the film you’ll want to burn.” Redeeming Qualities and Moments:
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