Never has there been more compelling evidence that Spielberg had a major hand in the production of POLTERGEIST. Aside from the TV version of Salem's lot and obviously TCM Hooper has lost whatever touch he may have had. I never thought he could outdo himself in terms of sheer crappiness after THE MANGLER but he has with THE TOOLBOX MURDERS. Poorly acted, poorly lit, poorly directed and uneven in tone Hooper has managed to actually get WORSE at his job over the past 30 some odd years. I know some people will slam me for daring to criticize him but come on..direct to video release at this point in his career? He's just not good. That being said, Sheri Moon is sexy as all get out.
Review of Toolbox Murders
