Storm Warning
A couple becomes lost in a massive storm and seek refuge at a nearby farmhouse, only to be captured by deranged killers.
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- Cast:
- Nadia Farès , Robert Taylor , John Brumpton , David Lyons , Mathew Wilkinson
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I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Such a frustrating disappointment
Excellent, Without a doubt!!
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
I randomly stumbled across this Australian slasher flick, but I'm glad I did because it was surprisingly decent! First off, I think that David Lyons completely stole the show with his performance! From his facial expressions to his tone of voice, Lyons truly embodied the deranged nature of his character. I also think Nadia Fares did a great job portraying her character - though to a lesser extent than Lyons. Apart from these two cast members, I wasn't particularly impressed with anyone else's performance. Though the plot wasn't complex nor especially creative by any means, it was entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat nonetheless. Some aspects of the storyline, however, were farfetched, which definitely lowered my impression of the movie. Such aspects include, but are not limited to, Pia's exaggerated ingenuity during the couple's attempt to escape. Despite these few issues, I did enjoy the movie and would consider watching it again in the future. I recommend you give it a try!
Rob (Robert Taylor), an Australian barrister, and Pia (Nadia Fares), his smoking hot French wife, go on a boating and fishing excursion. They run into some rough weather, and after making it to land (they're now on French Island), finally find some shelter in the form of a remote shack. Little do they know how much trouble they've just bought themselves: the shack is home to lunatic marijuana growers. Jimmy (David Lyons) and Brett (Mathew Wilkinson) are the dutiful sons, Poppy (John Brumpton) is the sleazy dad. (This lovely family unit also has a bloodthirsty dog named Honky.) They proceed to mock and terrorize Rob and Pia until she finally decides that she's had enough and proceeds to fight back.There's nothing here that's really original - even the device of having Pia being the stronger one in this married couple - but director / composer / co-editor Jamie Blanks gives this extremely visceral and rousing movie the kind of visual punch that it needs. The atmosphere is excellent, as the wind and rain machines work overtime. The many shots of Australia's countryside are breathtaking. Although things start out rather slowly, the scenario eventually gets pumped full of blood and gore.The charismatic, creepy Lyons and Wilkinson are superb as the uncivilized hicks, and Brumpton is just chilling as dear old dad. The sexy Fares becomes quite appealing when she shifts into ass kicking mode. Her Rube Goldberg type device of dispatching one of the brothers is priceless. Clearly they underestimate her right from the start! They treat her and Rob with contempt, addressing her as "Oui Oui" and him as "Volvo" (after he's told them what kind of car he drives).Slick, fast paced (once it kicks into gear), and rousing, "Storm Warning" is fine entertainment of its type. And it ends in very matter of fact style, not bothering with an epilogue. For the most part, it's not exactly memorable, but it shows the viewer a good time and wraps up in a trim 86 minutes.Seven out of 10.
I love this film!!! At first I was unsure of whether or not I'd warm to the characters, but wow, as soon as trouble set in I was hoping that they would survive. This film is brilliant; I was on the edge of my seat all the way through the film, wanting to fast forward to the end just to see if the couple survive! The gore takes a little while to set in, but there's a few hints of exploitation which keeps the film going until then. But when the gore sets in, it is intense!! In the last 40 minutes of the film it really explodes in to an intelligent, brutal tale of revenge and a woman's scorn!!You will not be disappointed if you stick this one out .. I promise you. The gory last 10 minutes (with the rottweiler) had me looking away briefly - and being thankful for being a woman - because it was just so gruesome. And I'm not new to this genre; I've watched far too many slasher, gore and horror films. This one was the first to really make me feel sick (and that's a positive comment!).In case you're wondering (these things are important to me) - the rottweiler doesn't die. You'll cheer him on too!I'm going to recommend this to others!!! For sure!
Before WWIII erupts: THE FOLLOWING IS MY OPINION.. Nothing more than that. In an age where movies feature zero character development, a very thin plot, and a kill every three minutes.. I was pleasantly surprised to find Storm Warning a more traditional and fun movie to watch. I have heard the comparisons: "Another Wolf Creek" - WRONG. This film has a much more rich plot than Wolf Creek, and has a completely different flow and style."Another Texas Chainsaw Rip Off" - UNFAIR STATEMENT. This film is NOTHING like TCM. The backwoods loonies are not half-retarded inbred yokels, rather some sadistic fellows who have been in the brush for a bit too long. "Boring" - Compared to what? This film is constantly moving.. Granted, we've all seen the "innocent couple / group of people lost in the woods" set up before. True enough.. HOWEVER, the plot specifics are original (by today's standards) and the writing is superb. The lighting and cinematography are exceptional, and the acting and direction of the film are tip-top.. Especially given the admitted low budget. I think that modern horror fans who are used to a kill every three minutes will hate this film due to the lack of gratuitous splatter. However the kills that are featured are ALL brutal and unique. I'd prefer a movie with some good build up and powerful turns over a film that is just mindless gore any day.. To see the same people who praised the Friday the 13th remake bashing this film is laughable.. So in detail, here is my assessment:The Plot: We've seen it before.. City folk trying to fight off crazed hillbillies. Nothing new here. However, the specifics of the story, the characters, and the build-up are very realistic and human... not formulaic and tired. I had no trouble staying locked into the story.. and despite a hint of predictability, the film delivers.. I love the fact that had the city-folk not tampered with the house (nor the shed) that it's implied they might have been left alone. The Writing: This story moves, and the dialog is very well-crafted. Everett De Roche did a phenomenal job making the story-line believable and realistic. The Acting: The actors all deliver. Period. No weak links in my opinion. I have heard people talk trash about both Nadia Farès and Robert Taylor's performance.. especially the latter. However, given the types of people they are supposed to be, the delivery comes off as very real and true to form. Personally, I think that they both gave strong performances, and stayed true to the nature of their characters. Also, I must say that David Lyons won me over as an actor. That guy steals the show, and his performance alone is worth watching the film. I haven't seen an actor with that much physical command in a while, and his performance was a pleasant surprise. The Cinematography: This film was beyond "well shot", especially with budget constraints.. I was highly impressed with the movement and the camera angles.. Very smooth and very bold. I did notice a couple repeat shots.. one of which is used both backwards and forwards within a couple minutes of one-another.. but it doesn't take away from how wonderfully filmed this movie is. The Directing: Personally, I think this is Jamie Blanks' best work to date (that I have seen), and I will be keeping an eye out for future films by this very talented director. Personally, I enjoyed this film way more than the (more modern and trendy-styled) Urban Legend. I must also commend the tasteful use of CGI. I am so sick of computer-based shots that insult my intelligence.. and the use of CGI in this film (while present) is very tastefully done. For the older, more old school horror fans, this film is a breath of fresh air. I am extremely picky about horror films.. Even a bit snobby. I am not easily impressed, and this film is impressive. It is rare to find a modestly budgeted film that has solid writing, directing, acting, and flow... and Storm Warning delivers.. This film is anything but "another Wolf Creek", and it is surely no TCM.. Although, I did enjoy the nod to TCM when Poppy meets the hidden bottle. The sound effect was an eerie reminder of the original TCM. Beyond that, this film stands in a class of it's own. Nicely done.