"Some people would probably faint watching the grue in Cannibal Holocaust (which was RIPPED OFF later as the Blair Witch Project). "
Or the lawnmower scene in "Dead Alive" or the decompression chamber in "Men Behind The Sun".
Horror films today like "Saw" are tame by comparison. "House of 1000 Corpses" was extremely lame. And you're right about that crappy "Blair Witch Project". What a waste of my life that was!!
Oh yeah, 'Dead Alive' my favorite zombie film!
If you loved 'Army of Darkness' you'll probably love this movie. Just don't see it if you've a weak stomach, it's far and away the most disgusting, gross film I've ever seen.
By Kiwi director Peter Jackson I couldn't find any agenda the film was pushing (other than if your mum turns into a zombie don't lock her in the cellar) which is refreshing these days. Just a simple, amazingly gross, fun movie.
BTW: In Jackson's remake of 'King Kong' look closely at the background cages when they take Mr. Driscal down to his quarters in the hold, you'll see one small cage labeled 'Sumatrian (sp?) Rat Monkey', a nod to 'Dead Alive'.