The Driller Killer Reviews
April 11, 2018
Has some surprisingly strong performances, coupled with a vibe and attitude that's a great look into the gritty punk atmosphere of New York City at that time period.
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| Original Score: 7/10
November 28, 2016
a thematically dense, messily grounded film which, although about a drill, never bores - and there is nothing else quite like it.
February 5, 2010
A corruscating tale of a mind liberated by psychosis
March 11, 2009
This 1979 budgeter takes up from the 70s grindhouse and precedes the flourishing horror-comedies of the 80s.
Original Score: 3/5
April 9, 2007
Worthwhile for admirers of Ferrara's overall portfolio; probably too slow and odd for those hoping for shallow splatter.
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| Original Score: 4/5
April 2, 2006
Only sporadically exhibits the skill and wit of [Ferrara's] scintillatingly skuzzy subsequent efforts.
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| Original Score: B-
November 7, 2005
Dystopic Punk-era Manhattan by Abel Ferrara - Very cool!
Original Score: 4/5
August 24, 2005
Okay slasher flick.
Original Score: 3/5
July 29, 2004
There's a grim, grimy and rather unsettling vibe to the thing; this is not the sort of horror movie where you "root" for the oft-maligned misfit.
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| Original Score: 3.5/5