Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

Console best movie i've ever seen.

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Geraldine The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

jacobjohntaylor1 House II the second story had nothing to do with House (1985) And this has nothing to do with House (1985) or House II the second story. But this this better then House II the second story. This is very scary. I can think of one movie scarier then this House (1985). This scarier then House II the second story. And that is not easy to do. It is scary then The Exorcist and that is not easy to do. I am glad to see it got a good ratting. 4.9 is a good ratting. But still this such a great movie that 4.9 is underrating it. This movie has a great story line. It also has great acting. It also has great special effects. It is a great horror movie. See it. It a 10. Not a 4.9.

Phil Hubbs Originally this wasn't anything to do with the 'House' horror franchise so I've read. It seems the same crew made this film but it was an independent horror flick, I'm not really sure why they gave it the title 'House III', confusing and odd state of affairs.Anyway this film doesn't revolve around a haunted house but mainly a serial killer in the form of Brion James. Horror/sci-fi legend Lance Henriksen is the cop who captures Jenke but when he gets electrocuted in the chair it seems to zap him into another dimension or reality where he can continue his killing ways much like Freddy Krueger.This film did in fact come out in the same year as Craven thriller 'Shocker' and the results are suspiciously the same I must say. It seems director Isaac may have borrowed a few elements from Craven's world for this film.The first 'House' film was a horror thriller with slight comedy, the second film was a horror comedy adventure, now this third film is a straight horror thriller. Its not terrifying or particularly original (as I have mentioned) but its not for the younger audience and does include some gore. The sequence where Jenke is executed is easily the most horrific moment with some vain popping effects that remind you of 'Scanners' and make you wince at the same time. There are some good body part moments also that are kind hokey but add to the atmosphere.The film is totally saved by James as the killer Jenke and Henriksen as the cop, if it wasn't for these two top actors the film would be pants. James hams it up hugely but does come across as menacing despite his annoying laugh, while Henriksen's lean greyhound like physic and face always seems to fit any role.This still feels like a TV movie of sorts for some reason, doesn't have that true film like quality if that makes any sense. Its not a bad film either, not scary despite more blood and gore than the previous films, but more towards plain silly with enjoyable moments. I guess one of the funniest things is seeing Henriksen giving his all (as he always does) despite being cast in such an average forgettable film. Its still solid stuff if your a horror fan.6/10

sydneyswesternsuburbs Director James Issac who also created another classic flick, Pig Hunt 2008 has created another gem in The Horror Show.Starring Lance Henriksen who has also been in other classic flicks, Bone Dry 2007, Abominable 2006, AVP: Alien vs. Predator 2004, One Point O 2004, Mimic: Sentinel 2003, Dead Man 1995, Hard Target 1993, Stone Cold 1991, Hit List 1989, Pumpkinhead 1988, Near Dark 1987, Aliens 1986, The Terminator 1984, The Right Stuff 1983 and Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1977.Also starring Brion James who has also been in other classic flicks, The Underground 1997, Steel Frontier 1995, Nemesis 1992, Silverado 1985, Blade Runner 1982 and Southern Comfort 1981.Also starring Rita Taggart.I enjoyed the special effects.If you enjoyed this as much as I did then check out other classic haunted house flicks, Amityville II: The Possession 1982, Amityville 1992: It's About Time 1992, The Amityville Horror 2005, Dead Birds 2004, The Haunting 1963, The City of the Dead 1960, House 1986, Insidious 2010, The Legend of Hell House 1973, The Conjuring 2013, Insidious: Chapter 2 2013, Insidious: Chapter 3 2015, Housebound 2014, The Conjuring 2 2016, The Pact 2012 and Poltergeist 1982.

kclipper Brion James should have received a World's Hammiest Acting Award for his portrayal of Max "Meat Cleaver" Jenke in this ridiculous 80's horror film. Its your typical "serial killer gets electric chair and returns to get revenge on the cop that caught him" late night low-budgeter, and Director, James Issac exhibits no shame in utilizing every 'Nightmare on Elm Street' cliché possible. Lance Henrickson is at his usual intense role as the cop that busted ole Max, and he's being set up for the murders that keep taking place after Max's electrocution. He's out to get Lance and his wife, pretty daughter and annoying teenage boy for stopping his bloody reign of terror. Lance is haunted by the usual bad dreams and hallucinations accompanied by his fellow policemen and psychologist that don't believe him. Its cheesy film-making at its very worst with incompetent writing and dialog. This is only out to please fans of the genre, but its worth seeing for Brion James' amusing performance (dig that horrifically demented laugh) complete with all the exhausted one-liners and needless profanity. Funniest scene: Jenke's image appears in a Thanksgiving turkey during one of Henrickson's hallucinations. Unfortunately, this seems like it was badly edited for an R rating.