THE BURNING MOON (1992)

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Directed by Olaf Ittenbach
Written by Olaf Ittenbach
Starring Andrea Arbter, Ellen Fischer, Ronald Fuhrmann, Rudolf Höß, Bernd Muggenthaler, Kurt Nauder, Beate Neumeyer, Helmut Neumeyer

So THE BURNING MOON has been touted as the most gore-filled film ever. Though it does have its moments of gore, I am not sure if I’d consider it the granddaddy of all gore-fests.

That said, if you’re looking for gore, THE BURNING MOON is definitely one to seek out. Now, don’t go expecting to see any acting skills displayed or clever storytelling or even capable camera work. None of that shows up at all here. But if you want gore and lots of it and don’t really have a care about what else happens in between the bloodletting, THE BURNING MOON might be the movie for you.

The story, if you want to call it that, is about a no-goodnik who is forced to take care of his younger sister. In retaliation against his parents forcing him to babysit, the rebellious teen (you know he’s rebellious because he’s wearing torn acid wash jeans and sports a semi-Flock of Seagulls haircut and a dangly earring) tells the little girl one depraved story after another about serial killers, serial rapists, and finally narrative is tossed out completely in favor of blood splattered mayhem.

Though blood by the vat-load is shed and splattered, realism isn’t really the focus here. Bodies are torn to shreds as if they are made with paper mache, probably because they most likely were. Blood is hosed all over the place dripping off of all cast members and the rooms they are attempting to act in. Writer/director Olaf Ittenbach isn’t shy about where his interests lie, and if your interests lie in low-budget gore by the bucket-load with little attention to any of the other important aspects of filmmaking, THE BURNING MOON is something you should check out. Those of you who like things like acting skills and creative storytelling might want to look elsewhere.

Check out the trailer here!!