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Here's a review from my lovely chum Lisa who managed to stay awake at FrightFest this weekend:

"Well, Devils Rejects!

Immediately 70's in style and feeling, this film definitely starts just a couple of years after House of 1000 Corpses left off. However, those wising to be re-introduced to the comic-like sideshow-esque characters in the first film, will be horrified to discover that Baby, Otis, and Spaulding have become hideously evil psychopaths. Their main intention seems to be in the humiliation and mental torture of others which results in an uncomfortable hotel room scene and a sorjourn in a strip bar.
However, the sense of humour prevalent in House of a Thousand Corpses returns with a vengeance, and there are some killer one liners. And just check out Captain Spaulding's new girlfriend! But those hoping for a glimpse of Dr Satan will be disappointed, and his absence from the film will be noted by hardcore Corpses fans.
It is easy to see that Rob Zombie is becoming a more proficient director, and stylistically, I much preferred this film to Corpses. Sheri Moon Zombie fans will be delighted to know that the camera loves her more than ever, and there is plenty of flesh for the more discerning Baby fan. The soundtrack (which was surprisingly free of Rob Zombie's own music) was also a killer and especially complemented the final Butch-Cassidy style scene perfectly.
Alan Jones, one of the curator's of the movie at last night's mini Fright Fest, promised a 'bumpy ride' of a film, and Devil's Rejects certainly delivered. He also said that it would be the best film you would see in a long time, and I'm quite inclined to agree. Released on 22nd July, looks like this summer is going to be filled with horror!"

Weekend of Fun

Friday night was my and Gid's sixth anniversary so we stayed in, ordered curry, got drunk and fell asleep. Not the most exciting, or even romantic, anniversary I can remember...

On Saturday I mooched about London and was accosted by a Jehovah's Witness who asked me if I believed "we'd" be able to find peace and unity within "our" lifetime? "Quite possibly not!" I replied and ran off with the crazy green lady waving a copy of the "Watchtower" at me. In the afternoon I saw a couple of films at the FrightFest. One of them was Sin City, which I've seen before. I actually liked it better the second time round, though it still doesn't blow me away. The other film was "Shallow Ground" which started off very well and then descended into a pit of cliche without even the vaguest hint at irony.

I spent the rest of the weekend toiling at the allotment and getting a sunburnt back. Then I made cakes, and pizza, and wore myself out.

Below you'll see a post with Lisa's review of "The Devil's Rejects" which had its world premiere at Fright Fest. Alas, I couldn't make it back home at that time of night and had a stinking headache anyway. Looks like it's going to be a good 'un. I'll be adding it to my website when my computer at home is back up and running.