The Lords of Salem

Lords of Salem

(2012)

Directed by: Rob Zombie

Starring: Sheri Moon Zombie, Meg Foster, Ken Foree, Jeffrey Daniel Phillips

  I saw this movie the day it was released.  Around my neck of the woods here in NC, it was a very limited release.  I had been looking forward to this film for almost 2 years.  I followed it's production through Rob Zombie's various media sites, as well as horror staple BLOODYDISGUSTING.com.

I am a big fan on Rob Zombie.  His music...White Zombie and Rob....as well as his guitarist's JOHN 5's solo music.  Especially when John5 was playing with Marilyn Manson.  I am also a big fan of Mr. Zombie's movies.  Devil's Rejects is one of the greatest films of all time, with what may possibly be the GREATEST ending of all time.  It's first part, House of 1000 Corpeses was pretty great as well.  

Most know I am a huge Halloween fan.  I was stoked when I found out RZ was taking a swing at the remake.  I felt the true director's cut of the film was pretty good.  The theatrical release...not so much.  But his remake of the sequel, HALLOWEEN II - I FUCKING LOVE IT.  I think it is amazing...truly.

So, all that being said, YES, I was very much looking forward to the release of The Lords of Salem.  When my girlfriend and I went to see it, I had trouble staying awake.  I thought the movie was trash.  Horrible.  Can I have my money back please?  I've posted several things online sharing my distaste.

WELL,.....it came onDemand today...so my lady and I watched it AGAIN.  Don't as me, because I don't know exactly what has changed, but I very much enjoyed the movie this time around.  It's actually great, and one of the best I have seen in a while.  I suggest that anyone who saw it once and hated it, make sure to watch it again.  Give it another chance.  I think you may see it the way I did, and change your mind.  Rob Zombie is headed in a direction that I feel will only promise us many more great films to come.

It has some of the coolest, truly disturbing satanic and evil ritualistic scenes I have ever seen.  There's one scene where the witches get burned alive....DAMN!!!  Keep and eye for it in the HORROR MOVIE KILL OF THE DAY's that will be coming up...

So...see The Lords of Salem, and really pay attention.  It's a very dark film...something many horror movies shoot for these days, but do not attain.