There's Nothing Out There (RE: "Don't Scream, Die!")

dwatts · 02-14-2004, 06:35 PM

Boy, you find the strangest stuff for four bucks

I was in a store last weekend, and they had a movie for 4 bucks called "Don"t Scream, Die!" So why not give it a try?

Well, I just watched it, and it's a film that does not take itself seriously at all. Lots of stupid one liners, girls in bikinis, and a good number of breast shots. It even has some gore for goodness sakes, with one face melting scene being done quite well actually. Did I mention the slimy green monster the fires lasr beams from its eyes and that looks like a Cronenberg reject?

Clearly, the objective here was not to make a serious film, but rather a comedy with a monster in it. I must admit, it had me amused. When I went on IMDB to look the film up, I couldn't find it. So I went back to the disc and went through the trailer, and found it's actualy called "There's Nothing Out There".

Anyone know this one? I could review the disc for you, but likely all I have to say is that it's 4:3 and the VHS was probably better

Apparently this has an R1 release for a whopping $18.27 from DDD - unbelievable. It isn't worth that (even with the features) but if you see it cheap.......

02-14-2004, 07:05 PM

My thoughts on this gem can be found here: http://horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=12640

dwatts · 02-14-2004, 07:32 PM

Sadly, I think the price of this one sinks it in R1. I enjoyed it, but even I wouldn't have paid that much.

Katatonia · 02-14-2004, 07:48 PM

I think it's a great film. Notice the pre-Scream horror movies guy. It used to be on Cinemax late-night years ago quite often. The film has a rather sizeable fanbase believe it or not. You'll either get what they tried to do with the movie or you'll miss it completely.

I think it was one of the first DVD's I ever bought a few years back, it was nearly impossible to find on VHS. I think I paid about $19 for it new, which isn't too bad. It has enough special features to more than make up for it!

dwatts · 02-14-2004, 08:00 PM

The trailer says, "from 20 year old director..." so that's something I guess

I don't think there's much to "get" here. As I originally said, it just doesn't take itself (or the genre) very seriously. t does have its moments though. The R1 DVD seems to be way better than what i have (4:3 with a HORRID) transfer, but still, it wasn't good enough that I would upgrade for that price. For those into comedy-horror, it's worth a look.

dmeister · 02-14-2004, 11:29 PM

I love this movie. How can you not love the part where the guy grabs the boom-mic and swings off the balcony?!?

"Isn't this the cabin by the lake?"
"No, it's the house by the pond!"

dmeister

Katatonia · 02-15-2004, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmeister

I love this movie. How can you not love the part where the guy grabs the boom-mic and swings off the balcony?!?

"Isn't this the cabin by the lake?"
"No, it's the house by the pond!"

dmeister

Yep. People either LOVE IT, think it's average, or think it sucks so bad it should be buried by time and dust.

02-14-2004, 06:35 PM	#1
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	There's Nothing Out There Boy, you find the strangest stuff for four bucks I was in a store last weekend, and they had a movie for 4 bucks called "Don"t Scream, Die!" So why not give it a try? Well, I just watched it, and it's a film that does not take itself seriously at all. Lots of stupid one liners, girls in bikinis, and a good number of breast shots. It even has some gore for goodness sakes, with one face melting scene being done quite well actually. Did I mention the slimy green monster the fires lasr beams from its eyes and that looks like a Cronenberg reject? Clearly, the objective here was not to make a serious film, but rather a comedy with a monster in it. I must admit, it had me amused. When I went on IMDB to look the film up, I couldn't find it. So I went back to the disc and went through the trailer, and found it's actualy called "There's Nothing Out There". Anyone know this one? I could review the disc for you, but likely all I have to say is that it's 4:3 and the VHS was probably better Apparently this has an R1 release for a whopping $18.27 from DDD - unbelievable. It isn't worth that (even with the features) but if you see it cheap....... Last edited by dwatts; 02-14-2004 at 06:37 PM.

02-14-2004, 07:48 PM	#4
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 16,008	I think it's a great film. Notice the pre-Scream horror movies guy. It used to be on Cinemax late-night years ago quite often. The film has a rather sizeable fanbase believe it or not. You'll either get what they tried to do with the movie or you'll miss it completely. I think it was one of the first DVD's I ever bought a few years back, it was nearly impossible to find on VHS. I think I paid about $19 for it new, which isn't too bad. It has enough special features to more than make up for it! __________________ "Through unlit corridors of purest oblivion. Submerged in a sea of darkness without end. To feel nothing...hear nothing...for a thousand eternities." - Evoken - Quietus DVD Profiler Collection

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02-14-2004, 07:05 PM	#2
Cujo108 Guest Posts: n/a	My thoughts on this gem can be found here: http://horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=12640

02-14-2004, 07:32 PM	#3
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	Sadly, I think the price of this one sinks it in R1. I enjoyed it, but even I wouldn't have paid that much.

02-14-2004, 08:00 PM	#5
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	The trailer says, "from 20 year old director..." so that's something I guess I don't think there's much to "get" here. As I originally said, it just doesn't take itself (or the genre) very seriously. t does have its moments though. The R1 DVD seems to be way better than what i have (4:3 with a HORRID) transfer, but still, it wasn't good enough that I would upgrade for that price. For those into comedy-horror, it's worth a look.

02-14-2004, 11:29 PM	#6
dmeister Maniac Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 956	I love this movie. How can you not love the part where the guy grabs the boom-mic and swings off the balcony?!? "Isn't this the cabin by the lake?" "No, it's the house by the pond!" dmeister