Very gruesome horror with some genuine moments of brutality. The acting is flawless by Combs, Crampton and a hoard of Romanian locals. The story is intense though the color and editing is a bland mix of shock effects and creepy dullness. The 'freak' itself is rather unrealistic but remains frightening due to the graphic nature of its life and plight for freedom. Dollarhide makes a good debut and Richard Band's music is highly appropriate. Be warned! There is a rather unpleasantly raw sex scene and much 'freak' nudity!?! Incidentally this entire film is an easter egg on some DVD copies of director Stuart Gordon's equally surreal Death Bed. The original idea is from Charles Band and he alongside father Albert Band executive produced the film.
Review of Castle Freak
