Video Violence is one of those SOV horror films, the ones that started popping up all over during the late ’80s. For the most part they went unnoticed, and for good reason; most of them completely stunk. Yet where ever there is bad, there is good. Or at least moderately enjoyable. And that is where this film is, it’s good enough to warrant a play through, but most people probably won’t enjoy this film.
Steve Emory has recently taken over a video store, and soon begins receiving these strange VHS’. The home videos contain scenes of murder and gore. Steve then begins noticing that the townsfolk only rent the horror films; and then one of his employees goes missing! He tries to get the help from the local police department, but they’re so incompetent they can’t even use a VCR! Finally, he unravels the mystery; the entire town has been in on it, producing and starring in their own snuff films. Unfortunately for Steve and his wife, Rachael, they’re going to be starring in the next one!
I find the plot to be pretty good, perhaps a better writer could have made something great out of it, but for what it is, it works. The acting isn’t that great, but most of these movies tend not to have good acting. The biggest problem this movie has going for it is that many scenes tend to drag on for too long, slowing down the movie. The gore scenes are pretty good, although some are bad… To the point where they’re hilarious. I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys cheap and cheesy horror; it may not be great, and most people might want to turn it off from the start, but any fan of low budget horror can find some enjoyment in it.
