Movie# 9 The Editor 2014

Movies about editors in horror/thrillers are nothing new. Stuff like De Palmas "Blow Out" and "Evil Ed" all focus on a task that in my opinion is a thankless yet important job in creating cinema. "The Editor" is a film that I have been excited to see every since I heard about it.

Movie #9 The Editor 2014

A film editor Ray Ciso (Adam Brooks) finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery while working on a film. Comedy and bodies pile up in this loving homage to grindhouse/Giallo cinema of the 70s and 80s.

As of late many filmmakers are trying to recreate the vibes of the 70s/80s American slasher and sadly films like "The House of the Devil" are few and far between. But I often thought how great it would be for someone to do a balls out tribute to Giallo. And here we have it. "The Editor" Adam Brooks   skillfully crafts a loving homage to the grindhouse Italian sub genre popular in the later 60s through the 80s. Adam Brooks is no strangely to paying respect to genre cinema with his film "Fathers Day" as a wonderful send up of slashers. Here he perfectly channel the works of Bava,Argento and Fulci just to name a few. He really nails the nutty vibe of these films from the bad dubbing, strange acting/dialogue and of course that amazing soundtrack. Also how great is it seeing Udo Kier in a small but memorable role.Had the film been aged and scratchy you`d swear you were in a smoke filled theater on 42nd street, so Bravo Mr.Brooks my hats off to you. I`m not going to spoil any for you but there are MANY Easter eggs through out that true fans will pick up on. So let me "cut" to the chase and tell you that this razor witted comedy every bit lives up to the hype. "Shear" fun madness!