Amusement - Blu-ray Forum

CZAR · 06-15-2010, 03:22 PM

I just bought this at Walmart for 10.00. I bought it because of the price and because (thanks hidef al) it came with a slip haha. I never seen the film and ultimately if I dont like a film whether it has a slip or not I wont keep it in my collection. So I want to know if the movie is any good? I am a huge horror fan but still have some concern. Any feedback is appreciated but please dont give away any spoilers! Thanks. Got Em!!

MaCruz · 06-15-2010, 03:24 PM

Never heard of it. If it's a $10 horror movie at Wal-Mart. I'll most likely pick it up.

Is it like Midnight Movie? That $10 BD wasn't so bad.

Jobber8742 · 06-15-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

Never heard of it. If it's a $10 horror movie at Wal-Mart. I'll most likely pick it up.

Is it like Midnight Movie? That $10 BD wasn't so bad.

I almost bought it the other day too, haven't seen it. But, I know it is available in a bundled two pack with Midnight Movie. Take that for what it is worth.

El Negro · 06-15-2010, 03:40 PM

This movie's alright. It's somewhat similar to Saw/Hostel type movies but with many plot holes.

mpstjohn · 06-15-2010, 03:43 PM

Saw this OnDemand a few months back. Pretty bad. While I'll admit its at times visually striking, the villain is just too goofy (I'm not certain if this is the fault of the director or the casting) and the killer's motive is ridiculous.

I'm not surprised that this was never released to theaters. The best thing about it is the teaser trailer, which unfortunately paints a pretty inaccurate picture of the film.

CZAR · 06-15-2010, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the feedback yall. As for questions about Midnight Movie, I love that movie and if Amusement is anything near as good then Ill be a happy camper. Also I saw someone compared it to Saw/Hostel, in which case I love both of those films also. I may just have to crack it open and take a shot and if it sucks oh well haha. Got Em!!

hidef al · 06-15-2010, 03:59 PM

I thought it was pretty good for a horror movie that's not well known. It does have those scary twists like Saw and Hostel. For $10 it's worth it. Plus you get a nice slipcover with that evil clown on it

CZAR · 06-15-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hidef al

I thought it was pretty good for a horror movie that's not well known. It does have those scary twists like Saw and Hostel. For $10 it's worth it. Plus you get a nice slipcover with that evil clown on it

Haha thanks Al, your reply has given me a bit more confidence in the title. I did read the PQ & AQ are outstanding and thats rare for an under low budget horror film so thats good news. Guess well see once I check it out. Got Em!!

Lacit170 · 06-15-2010, 04:07 PM

you really need to invest in Netflix man! they have Amusement on the play now list so i might check it out when i get home... never heard of it before

hidef al · 06-15-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Haha thanks Al, your reply has given me a bit more confidence in the title. I did read the PQ & AQ are outstanding and thats rare for an under low budget horror film so thats good news. Guess well see once I check it out. Got Em!!

No problem bud!! Don't forget to take a picture of it and post it on the Slipcover Thread

The Theory · 06-15-2010, 04:12 PM

I'll have to keep my eyes open for this title. Things in the Saw/Hostel vein are always entertaining at the least. Thanks for the heads-up!

CZAR · 06-15-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

you really need to invest in Netflix man! they have Amusement on the play now list so i might check it out when i get home... never heard of it before

I actually do but again for this title I mainly bought it cause it was cheap and it had a slip. Other wise I wouldnt even be talkin about it haha. Got Em!!

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Originally Posted by hidef al

No problem bud!! Don't forget to take a picture of it and post it on the Slipcover Thread

Oh thats a must. I will be on it later when I get home taking pics. Got Em!!

bookcase · 06-15-2010, 05:06 PM

I rented it on Apple TV and found the clown scene beyond disturbing.

FlipperWasIrish · 06-15-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

I just bought this at Walmart for 10.00. I bought it because of the price and because (thanks hidef al) it came with a slip haha. I never seen the film and ultimately if I dont like a film whether it has a slip or not I wont keep it in my collection. So I want to know if the movie is any good? I am a huge horror fan but still have some concern. Any feedback is appreciated but please dont give away any spoilers! Thanks. Got Em!!

The only way to know is to watch it and decide whether you like it or not.

CZAR · 06-15-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FlipperWasIrish

The only way to know is to watch it and decide whether you like it or not.

Oh what a concept! Thanks. Got Em!!

FlipperWasIrish · 06-15-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Oh what a concept! Thanks. Got Em!!

It really isn't (

). Rather than trusting thier own judgement, for some reason people find comfort in letting others decide if something is good or not. I was raised to trust my instincts and to make my own choices, so I have never really understood this other way.

AKORIS · 06-15-2010, 05:53 PM

bought in on the cheap awhile ago too (also a big horror fan so I rarely regret blind buys in this genre)-- gave it 2.5 stars out of 5.0-- watcheable, delivers one scary sequence about midpoint and has an unusually satisfying demise for a character that you don't like at the end...(trying not to be too specific

CZAR · 06-15-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FlipperWasIrish

It really isn't (

). Rather than trusting thier own judgement, for some reason people find comfort in letting others decide if something is good or not. I was raised to trust my instincts and to make my own choices, so I have never really understood this other way.

Dude I know this. But its still cool to debate about films and see what others think of them especially if it is a "blind" buy. I mean if u dont ever get opinions then thats on u but I still like to see what other people think of films. That isnt a problem is it? Got Em!!

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

bought in on the cheap awhile ago too (also a big horror fan so I rarely regret blind buys in this genre)-- gave it 2.5 stars out of 5.0-- watcheable, delivers one scary sequence about midpoint and has an unusually satisfying demise for a character that you don't like at the end...(trying not to be too specific

Awe like that? Ok man well If i do decide to keep it and watch I will let u know my take on it also. Got Em!!

MovieHermit · 06-15-2010, 06:32 PM

I thought it was well below average, but for 10 bucks I would give it a try, you might like parts of it.

hardtosayx · 06-15-2010, 07:14 PM

I almost blind bought the movie and I'm glad I didn't. I felt like the movie was all over the place and there were plot holes. The clown was literally in the movie for like 15 minutes, and I guess there's a reason for that. But you'd think with something being on the cover it would have a more significant part in the movie. It's not horrible but I've seen better.

06-15-2010, 03:22 PM	#1
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Amusement I just bought this at Walmart for 10.00. I bought it because of the price and because (thanks hidef al) it came with a slip haha. I never seen the film and ultimately if I dont like a film whether it has a slip or not I wont keep it in my collection. So I want to know if the movie is any good? I am a huge horror fan but still have some concern. Any feedback is appreciated but please dont give away any spoilers! Thanks. Got Em!!

06-15-2010, 03:24 PM	#2
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Never heard of it. If it's a $10 horror movie at Wal-Mart. I'll most likely pick it up. Is it like Midnight Movie? That $10 BD wasn't so bad.

06-15-2010, 03:40 PM	#4
El Negro Expert Member Member since:Jun 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:324 DVD collection:130 Blu-ray reviews:1	This movie's alright. It's somewhat similar to Saw/Hostel type movies but with many plot holes.

06-15-2010, 03:43 PM	#5
mpstjohn Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:30 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:463 DVD collection:225 Digital collection:273 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:33	Saw this OnDemand a few months back. Pretty bad. While I'll admit its at times visually striking, the villain is just too goofy (I'm not certain if this is the fault of the director or the casting) and the killer's motive is ridiculous. I'm not surprised that this was never released to theaters. The best thing about it is the teaser trailer, which unfortunately paints a pretty inaccurate picture of the film.

06-15-2010, 03:50 PM	#6
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Thanks for the feedback yall. As for questions about Midnight Movie, I love that movie and if Amusement is anything near as good then Ill be a happy camper. Also I saw someone compared it to Saw/Hostel, in which case I love both of those films also. I may just have to crack it open and take a shot and if it sucks oh well haha. Got Em!!

06-15-2010, 03:59 PM	#7
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	I thought it was pretty good for a horror movie that's not well known. It does have those scary twists like Saw and Hostel. For $10 it's worth it. Plus you get a nice slipcover with that evil clown on it

06-15-2010, 04:07 PM	#9
Lacit170 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CT 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:726 DVD collection:261 Trading Score:1	you really need to invest in Netflix man! they have Amusement on the play now list so i might check it out when i get home... never heard of it before

06-15-2010, 04:12 PM	#11
The Theory Senior Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Lancaster, PA Blu-ray collection:369	I'll have to keep my eyes open for this title. Things in the Saw/Hostel vein are always entertaining at the least. Thanks for the heads-up!

06-15-2010, 05:06 PM	#13
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1207 Trading Score:2	I rented it on Apple TV and found the clown scene beyond disturbing.

06-15-2010, 05:53 PM	#17
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	bought in on the cheap awhile ago too (also a big horror fan so I rarely regret blind buys in this genre)-- gave it 2.5 stars out of 5.0-- watcheable, delivers one scary sequence about midpoint and has an unusually satisfying demise for a character that you don't like at the end...(trying not to be too specific

06-15-2010, 06:32 PM	#19
MovieHermit Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2	I thought it was well below average, but for 10 bucks I would give it a try, you might like parts of it.

06-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#20
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	I almost blind bought the movie and I'm glad I didn't. I felt like the movie was all over the place and there were plot holes. The clown was literally in the movie for like 15 minutes, and I guess there's a reason for that. But you'd think with something being on the cover it would have a more significant part in the movie. It's not horrible but I've seen better.

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