Reality Kills (2002)

Welcome to the new season of a hit reality show that pits seven diverse 20-somethings against each other in an old farm house 50 miles from civilization complete with a creepy caretaker and a rumored massacre in its past. When the mutilated body of a cameraman is discovered in the barn, paranoia takes over as suspicion and accusations fly in all directions. Is this big hoax designed to boost ratings? Or has the term "elimination" taken on a whole new reality? Starring Nate Dushku, Natalia Cigliuti, Courtney Peldon, and Sticky Fingaz.

When people stop being polite and start being real

Firstly, there seems to be a reviewing controversy. I have reviewed many other horror movies, especially B/C/D rate horror movies. That said, Reality Kills isn't the best horror movie I've ever seen, but it's certainly not the worst (That would be a tie between Zombie Nation and Date Movie).

Reality Kills is a send up of reality television, most notably MTV's Real Life. Seven strangers with very distinct personalities are forced to live together in a remote house. The characters in the movie are exaggerations of the `types' that usually end up on Real Life - The Good Girl who may not be so good, the misunderstood African American male, a character based on Puck from Real Life 4 (this alone is worth buying the movie), the bi-sexual girl, the Goth.... Etc. After a set-up of everyone's personalities the murders begin. The deaths aren't the most spectacular in any small time horror movie, so go into the film with that in mind.

Who the killer is comes as a surprise, and the plot flows along well. I think if you go into the movie with the idea it's not the most brilliant horror cinema, but it is a brilliant send up of MTV's Real World with an I Know What You Did Last Summer/Scream feel, then you shouldn't be disappointed.

Recommended for people in the mood for a fun, easy B grade horror movie.
March 10, 2007

BEWARE OF THE REVIEW SCAM!!!!

Notice how these 5-star reviews are from reviewers who have reviewed nothing else. They are clearly involved with the film production and are just marketing their crap low-budget movie. It is a regular occurence here with these college-level movies. A film like this would NEVER be given 5 stars no matter how lenient the critical eye. It's low budget garbage with a good dose of T & A thrown in for sales. Wake up people!!! You have been warned!!!
November 2, 2005

Reality Kills!

"Reality Kills" is one of those new and different movies that takes you by surprise and proves to be one of your all-time favorites! When I saw this movie I just couldn't get enough. The whole reality tv thing was great! I especially loved how the accusations turned from the old caretaker to each of the cast members. Instead of sticking together, they all turn on each other and have to rely on themselves to survive. With not just $100,000 on the line, the cast gives reality a whole new meaning. "Reality Kills" is a great release and gives its audience thrill and thrill. October 22, 2005

one for the books!!

Anyone up for seeing an awesome horror movie? This new dvd release by Rafael Zelinsky will not let you down! I saw it at my friends house and went out that very same day to get my own copy! This movie is so awesome! Sure, I didn't recognize any of the actors, but they did a good job! This movie has it all, sex, drugs and murder. It takes place on some random farm in the middle of who knows where and all of the reality tv show members compete for a grand prize. But when one of the camera men is murdered, everyone's suspicions are heightened. The movie has some amazing shots and each cast member is forced to rely on their own primitive instincts, buy this movie, it is so awesome! October 22, 2005

Reality Kills A Sure Winner!

"Reality Kills" is a great new horror movie that takes reality tv and turns it into an experience like none other. Starring Nate Dushku, Natlia Cigliuti, Courtney Peldon and Sticky Fingaz, the cast becomes reality tv show members all trying to win that appealing $100,000. Taken to a creepy farm with a suspicious caretaker, you name it, everything happens; sex,drugs and murder!!! Soon enough, when a camera man is found mutilated in the barn everyone becomes a suspect, giving the word elimination an entirely new meaning. From personal experience, I have watched so many horror movies that have had a good plot but never actually proved to be entertaining, "Reality Kills" is a new flick that brings reality to a whole new level! October 22, 2005

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