Review of Axe

Axe (1977)
6/10
twisted Gothic horror
24 June 2007
"Lisa,Lisa" AKA "Axe" is a weird film to say the least.it a suspense thriller,guess.i think it's more a Gothic horror than any hing.it's not really terrifying,but there are a few images that will likely stick with you for awhile.this is really a minimalist film.there are only 5 main actors for the bulk of the movie and most of the movie takes place in one location.the budget is really low for this one,and for some reason, i find really fake looking blood more disturbing than if it's more realistic.i find it sicker,foe whatever reason.anyway,the movie,besides being a Gothic horror,is also very psychological.it's almost a character study of one girl,"Lisa""(Leslie Lee) and her inner demons.she is much more scary than the bad guys in the movie.Leslie Lee gives a very effective performance.the movie is not that long,but it is ponderously slow at times,where it seems very little is happening.this movie is not for those who like a lot happening in their movies.if you don't have a lot of patience,avoid this movie.i found it interesting,though very twisted.For me "Lisa,Lisa" is a 6/10
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