NSFW – The 13 Most Entertaining Video Nasties
Matt Molgaard
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The Beyond: Lucio Fulci gifted genre followers a number of gory films before his passing in 1996. In fact, the man was known worldwide for his graphic visuals, which still unsettle today in a way that computer-generated imagery may never manage. Among his finest films is the trippy Gates of Hell installment, The Beyond. It features all kinds of gruesome zombie action and unfortunate “accidents,” virtually all of which are extremely gory. Again, that was Fulci’s true trademark. He made it work in quite a few cult classics, and he eventually built a true legacy as a result of overtly nasty onscreen executions. This is a star in a pitch black sky.
The Toolbox Murders: That drill. That fucking drill! Dennis Donnelly’s straightforward slasher wasn’t a picture that thrived on quality characters or intricate plot points; it’s a picture that earned a place on the shelves of collectors as a direct result of its envelope-pushing violence. The fact is The Toolbox Murders can easily be considered exploitation first and foremost, but that’s part of the beauty here. It’s not overly comedic in any sense, but it often feels as though it could be. That’s a testament to the insanity of it all. If early slashers are your bag, this one is well worth looking into. It certainly trumps Tobe Hooper’s remake in terms of sheer entertainment value.
