Headhunter (2005)

User Rating:

5.0/10   

Director:

Paul Tarantino

Writer:

Paul Tarantino (writer)

Genre:

Thriller | Horror

Tagline:

Severance For Your Soul.

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Mark Aiken	...	Doug Bennet
Joseph Alfieri	...	Gino
René Ashton	...	Cara
Timothy Thomas Brown	...	Professor Hoffman
Matt Bushell	...	Scott
Krista Carpenter	...	Marla
Kristi Clainos	...	Sarah Tierney
Dennis Delsing	...	Storeage Security Guard
Paul Fanning	...	Elevator Rider
Patrick Hasson	...	Homeless Guy
Ralph Lister	...	The Man
Benjamin John Parrillo	...	Ben Caruso
Linda Rochelle	...	Ghost office worker
Rick Schiaffo	...	Mr. Goldstein
Lindsey Stoddart	...	Donna Corliss
Adria Tennor

Runtime:

USA:90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:15

Company:

Toasted Films

Quotes:

Storeage Security Guard: Now, what can I help you with dick smudge?

Movie Connections:

References Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Much more than I expected

The horror genre is such a guilty pleasure that actually went to a midnight screening of Headhunter at the Dances With Films Film Festival.  

I rolled my eyes when the ticket price was ten bucks and saw that the crowd of film-goers seemed largely populated by friends of the production, at least it seemed to be. I mean there were at least a couple hundred people there. At Midnight. So I'm thinking red flag central. I sat in back anticipating an early exit. But what I experienced far exceeded my low expectations. 

This wasn't some Michael Bay produced remake glossed up for wide release and big numbers on the opening weekend. Headhunter is an independent horror movie that doesn't benefit from limitless funds and mega stars trying to cash in on the re-surging popularity of this classic genre.  Headhunter relied soley on being well written, directed, acted, and edited. 

  This is not The Exorcist, or The Ring, but it is a smart little film that hits all the beats, all the suspense and all the essential twists and turns well. The make up was great. The effects were great. I mean yeah, it's obvious they had limited funds but it's also obvious that Paul Tarantino is a skilled filmmaker who knows how to make a good film without Stan Winston's genius propping him up. 

My hat is off to Tarantino and his cast. Oh yeah, another big reason why I loved Headhunter was because it's pretty damn campy too. It never takes itself too seriously yet stays true to its purpose, Horror. That, to me, is what is so special about this film. Headhunter's a good bet. Rent it.