In the Philippines, a strange series of murders have occurred to pretty young ladies. When their bodies were found, they were completely drained of blood and someone or some 'thing' is obviously running amok. For some odd reason, a local police official thinks it's important to contact his American friend and ask for his undercover help. Why this was necessary is beyond me—as was the extremely hostile reaction the policeman's step-sister has towards the American.
The look and especially the soundtrack has a strong film noir feel to it. The leading man also, at times, talks like a typical noir character—very cool and self-confident. I especially liked the slapping scene—what a tough guy! However, the movie goes off in a weird direction in the end—one that is very, very unlike noir—and more like a typical cheesy 1950s horror film. In fact, the entire ending was just bizarre to the max!! I've rarely seen a "normal" film that so completely goes off the deep end as this one did at the end—and it was laughably bad to say the least.
Overall, a rather dumb film, as the ending just made my brain hurt and the costumes were completely silly. Despite some decent acting and a nice style, a film that only masochists need see.
The look and especially the soundtrack has a strong film noir feel to it. The leading man also, at times, talks like a typical noir character—very cool and self-confident. I especially liked the slapping scene—what a tough guy! However, the movie goes off in a weird direction in the end—one that is very, very unlike noir—and more like a typical cheesy 1950s horror film. In fact, the entire ending was just bizarre to the max!! I've rarely seen a "normal" film that so completely goes off the deep end as this one did at the end—and it was laughably bad to say the least.
Overall, a rather dumb film, as the ending just made my brain hurt and the costumes were completely silly. Despite some decent acting and a nice style, a film that only masochists need see.