Story: A remake/sequel to the Herschell Gordon Lewis cult classic 2000 Maniacs! A group of college students are on spring break and on their way to Daytona Beach when they stumble upon the town of Pleasant Valley, where they are made guests of honor in the town’s annual barbecue celebration. Instead of getting a taste for the old South though, it seems the old South is getting ready for a taste of them!

The Film Itself: I was looking forward to this flick for a very long time before it was released and I was NOT disappointed! I was already a fan of the original HGL version, (In fact, it’s my fave of his films) but once I saw a few Fangoria panels (where Tim screened some of the inventive kill sequences) I knew I was in for a gory treat! This flick brought me back to the way I felt about a lot of horror movies growing up. It was funny, had so much blood and gore, and tits! Lots of hot, good looking people, nudity, and tits! You can’t ask for much more out of a horror flick then that. And you have Robert Englund! Mister Freddy Krueger himself playing the lead role of Mayor Buckman! Not only does Robert give an awesome performance, but some of the dialogue in this flick is so freakin’ funny, memorable and quotable. Look for hot maniacs Christa Campbell and Wendy Kremer to rock your socks off. And other actors like Mushond Lee, Lin Shaye, and Giuseppe Andrews steal the show practically every time they appear on film. The kill sequences will NOT disappoint you! That I can promise!

Special Features: This disc rocks! There’s an excellent commentary track with writer/director http://www.iconsoffright.com/IV_Tim.htmTim Sullivan and Robert Englund. It’s so much fun listening to these two guys talk about this movie and just movies in general because they both KNOW their horror! ‘Inside The Asylum’ is an extensive making-of documentary with plenty of interviews and high-jinx with the entire cast & crew. There’s a slew of deleted & extended scenes which include plenty of cameo’s fans will get a kick out of. Like the alternate opening with John Landis and David Freidman. And a scene with Eli Roth reprising his role from Cabin Fever. Seriously, buy or rent this DVD and watch it with a group of your friends. I’m sure you’ll all have a great time with it. –robg.