Rawhead Rex (DVD)

Clive Barker may well be my favourite author. Propelled to literary fame initially through his seminal “Books of Blood” series, his work has gone on to be reproduced through further books, movies and artwork. So whenever a screen adaptation is available then, chances are, I want to see it. “Rawhead Rex” is a short story from the Books of Blood that Barker wrote the screenplay for. The 1986 movie is directed by George Pavlou and in the grand scheme of things, joins the pantheon of really awful movies including “Plan 9 From Outer Space” and that horror flick which features a moving carpet in a swamp (name escapes me thankfully). Set in rural Ireland, Howard ...  Read the complete review

This is the worst adaption of any of Clive Barker's writings to date. Personally, I thought that 'Rawhead Rex' was one of the weaker entries in the excellent 'Books of Blood' collections, but that is no excuse for so poor a film as this. Even amongst the legions of lacklustre films in the 'monster on the loose' genre, this stands out as one to be avoided. The story concerns an ancient, eight foot tall monster, awakened accidently by an Irish farmer who uncovers him whilst plowing his field. Ressurected, Rex goes on the rampage, murdering rural inhabitants and attacking the neighbourhood church. Helping him is a local priest who is ...  Read the complete review

Taken from clive barkers books of blood series. After plowing his field a farmer becomes the first of many victims of raw head a centuries old eight foot tall creature imprisoned beneath a huge rock . In the irish country side. Rampaging through the small local community and partialy aided by loopy priest raw head (crap power rangers monster suite) gorily despatches any one in his path only to be stopped by an american tourist and his wife. Worth a look even if its only for the inexcusable violence perpertrated against young and old. Starring the late david dukes who died earlier this year. ...  Read the complete review