Netherworld

Director: David Schmoeller
Actors: Michael Bendetti, Denise Gentile, Holly Floria, Robert Sampson, Holly Butler
Studio: Full Moon Home Video
Category: DVD

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 12 reviews
Sales Rank: 60689

Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 87 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5

ISBN: 1573472085
UPC: 763843805064
EAN: 9781573472081
ASIN: 1573472085

Theatrical Release Date: 1991
Release Date: April 11, 2000
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4 out of 5 stars American Gothic    March 24, 2008
Kenneth Sohl (Tennessee)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

After finishing this movie back when I first rented it years ago, I felt that the ending was rather abrupt. It seemed more like a short story or a particularly good episode of "Night Gallery". Once the viewer understands that there is not a long, convoluted plot to this film, and that this isn't some mindless slasher flick, they can appreciate this rather pleasant surprise from Full Moon Video. Although they are known for making purposely B-movieish fare, this one they apparently tried to make as a more high-class entry, and succeeded.

As other reviewers have given excellent synopsis here, I won't repeat the premise other than to say it is classically gothic, with the requisite handsome young heir, the beautiful mystery girl, the old mansion in the forboding swamp, the sinister townspeople, and a growing air of menace. The plot is simple, and builds slowly but inexorably. The cast does an outstanding job of creating a claustrophobic air ala "Rosemary's Baby". This film is all about atmosphere and, almost like a cajun "Wicker Man", it should appeal to fans of Hammer films.

I must make special mention of the soundtrack. I would have given this film maybe 3 and a half stars as I felt its one major drawback was that it seemed too short after the build up, but the music lends it a moodiness that has stuck with me many years after watching it. A lonely, blue-sy jazz score, it by itself easily elevates the score by another star and makes me want to get a copy just for that reason alone.

Full Moon needs to be applauded for aiming high with this one, and even if they fell slightly short of the mark, they still succeeded in making an oft overlooked little jewel for those who like their sinister cinema flavored with a touch of high quality.

(Another fair movie with a terrific jazz/blues soundtrack is "Verne Miller", with Scott Glenn playing the real-life gangster.)




5 out of 5 stars Netherworld    February 16, 2008
Moe "Schmoe" (houston, tx United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Another good movie. I happen to, of course, be a fan of the director, David Schmoeller (Puppet Master, Tourist Trap, The Seduction), who also makes an appearance in this as the bartender, Billy Chicago. I also like a lot of the stuff from Full Moon that Paramount released and I felt pretty lucky ordering this DVD. Kinda glad I did, cause Paramount probably would've stopped Full Moon from selling this DVD. Michael Bendetti (21 Jump Street) plays Corey Thorton, a young man who goes to Louisiana to inherit his father's estate, only to figure out his father Noah (Robert Sampson, Re-Animator, Robot Jox) was involved in the occult. This is also Full Moon's most bizare movie. Edgar Winter (Who's a native Texan like me) and Bon Jovi's keyboardist David Bryan make cameos. Stay tuned after the end credits for a surprise.

Highly recommended.


1 out of 5 stars Worst Movie On Earth!    April 15, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

We Just Rented This Movie Through Blockbuster, and i must say, its the worst movie ever created! Me And my mom both agreed. it was so so incredibly stupid. it had absolutely no plot or backbone. so do youre self a favor and stay away and i repeat stay away from this crap.


5 out of 5 stars 5 for a reason    June 4, 2005
starflakes (Drinkwater)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I gave this movie 5 stars, because it reminded me enough of Hitchcock mixed with Charles Dickens topped off with Cajun suave that it made it a viewing pleasure.
It would have been better if they had left out the special effects and concentrated more on a good evil storyline.
The characters turn in good performances, but the story is in parts quite brutal.
Denise Gentile is my forever favorite actress in her stunning beauty and nuances of her talent, but she never gets to do much besides the obvious.
5 stars, because they honestly all tried and succeeded past a B movie and were quirky enough to make you smile.


5 out of 5 stars Diamond in the rough    June 20, 2003
Alissa LeMerise (Michigan)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Under-rated in the world of horror movies, The Netherworld is a hidden treasure! A young man inherits his estranged father's estate and discovers his father's dying wish: To be brought back to life. His desire to get to know the father he never met gets the better of him and, with the help of a mysterious woman, he goes about fulfilling the wish. However, there is an unexpected catch.... And he must decide if he's willing to pay the price. The exotic setting and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack add to the mystery and appeal of this movie. A true gem!!