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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Salesrank: 92385
Released: June 12, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
It begins with a terrifying rash of isolated homicides. Around the world normal male sexual urges have suddenly transformed into violent rage. Now a pair of scientists (Jason Priestley and Elliott Gould) are in a desperate race against time to figure out how and why the war between the sexes has turned murderous. Is a mysterious virus making every red-blooded man a potential lady-killer? Kerry Norton (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) costars in this graphic and provocative shocker written by Sam Hamm (BATMAN HOMECOMING) from the award-winning short story by James Tiptree Jr.BONUS FEATURESWidescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVsThe Cinematic SolutionThe ExterminatorsAudio Commentary featuring Director Joe Dante and Writer Sam HammStill GalleryScreenplay (DVD-ROM)Runtime: 60 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 013138990488 Manufacturer No: N9904
Description of Masters of Horror - The Screwfly Solution:
Director Joe (The Howling, Gremlins) Dante helmed one of the more daring episodes of Masters of Horror to date--Homecoming-- and his second go-round for the cable anthology series is another thought-provoking chiller with real-world overtones. Here, Dante and screenwriter Sam Hamm (who also penned Homecoming) adapt James Tiptree, Jr.'s 1977 noted short story of the same name and concoct an alarming nightmare scenario in which men are suddenly and brutally attacking women when sexually aroused. The solution to this sudden wave of violence falls to scientists Jason Priestley and Elliott Gould, but the situation rapids erupts into a global epidemic, and Priestley's wife (Kerry Norton) must fend for herself and their daughter in a world that wants her dead at all costs. Dante and his capable deliver the terror with a straight face, and if Hamm's script strays too often into tangents about environmental responsibility, the abundance of suspense and outright violence offers a balance to genre fans that are less interested in social issues. The DVD includes commentary by Dante and Hamm, featurettes on the episode's production and special effects (by KNB), and the shooting script in DVD-ROM format. --Paul Gaita
Masters of Horror - The Screwfly Solution Reviews:
Interesting premise, terrible acting 
2009-01-24 - It was like watching a cheap "Movie Of The Week." Absolutely horrible acting. I realize the plot and circumstances that lead to the behavior of the characters, but the reactions of the onlookers were something of the nature of "Shawn Of The Dead." - almost comical. Even Elliot Gould and Jason Priestly seemed like they were reading off a script. The supporting actors weren't any better or convincing, which took away the effect of the movie.
Another thought provoking MOH episode from Joe Dante 
2008-11-07 - Joe Dante (Gremlins, The Howling) helmed one of the best episodes during the first season of Masters of Horror with Homecoming, and does so once again with this second season episode, The Screwfly Solution. Based on the James Tiptree Jr. short story, The Screwfly Solution stars Jason Priestley and Elliott Gould as scientists Alan and Barney respectively; both of whom are caught in the middle of a virus epidemic that is causing men to viciously murder women in the name of God. Alan's wife (Kerry Norton) and teen daughter (Brenna O'Brien) soon find themselves in danger and treking across the country as the virus continues to spread, leading them all to wonder just what, or who, is responsible. Unlike Homecoming, which was thought provoking while still a bit comical, The Screwfly Solution is profoundly disturbing and features some truly horrifying moments. That being said, The Screwfly Solution is easily one of the best offerings in the otherwise sub-par second season of Masters of Horror, and is more than worth the trip.
interesting horror
2008-10-29 - The screwfly solution was rated R18 in Australia.
However it doen't have too many gory scenes to justify such a rating.
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2007-12-07 - my new favorite disaster movie. it's like a gender politics satire, taking an "all men are pigs" philosophy to it's extreme, which entails a lot of absurd scenarios. when the old dude says "something glorious has happened" that is the funniest thing ever.
"I'm a married man, I have a daughter and I am a potential murderer" 
2007-10-09 - The Masters of Horror series brings us sixty-minute episodes that cover a wide range of topics in the genre. In this installment, the story revolves around an attempt by an unknown entity to eliminate the human race. The story is fine, but there are a couple of problems with this episode. First, I think that this barely makes it into the horror genre; it seems more of a psychological thriller. The second problem is that the ending left me unsatisfied, since I felt it was a poor explanation to the reasons behind the events.
On the plus side, the acting was pretty good, especially for a horror production. In particular, I liked the performance of Elliott Gould, as Barney, a scientist trying to stop the debacle. Overall, episode is OK, but I would not recommend it to those that are new to the series. I think that going for The Black Cat is a better option.
