Generation Ax (2001) User Reviews

Who needs a second take anyway?

[daimahn · 1/10 · 5 June 2003]

Stupid, stupid, stupid.

As a true fan of independent horror flicks I must say this film was a huge disappointment. I make better films myself on a zero budget, and the positive comments some people have left for this piece of garbage must have been written by some of the people involved in the making of Generation Ax (which is an excellent title, I'll give 'em that).

We don't even get to see any of the murders, just blood splattering on the walls. There's also the varying sound levels, some out-of-sync foley effects, awful acting and thin (or rather missing) plot. They were obviously trying to cover up the lousy script by including some (totally misplaced) humorous comments - like how people react when they hear about the murders etc. The cheerleading squad is called "The Beavers", and we get a lot of lame jokes on this.

There's in no character building whatsoever, and you just sit there hoping for every single one of the characters to get killed. There isn't even a twist ending. The only thing actually worth watching is a ten second shower clip showing tits and ass. Please, Mr. Faircloth... try a bit harder the next time... or rather; don't try at all.

Luckily the film is not too long, and it may be suitable for those times when you and your mates get really, really drunk and want something to make fun of.

One of the best independent horror films ever

[gonzoriffic · 13 February 2000]

If you enjoy the early films of John Waters, don't pass this one up! It's filled with the same kind of foul-mouthed trashy characters and bloody mayhem. Director Tommy Faircloth (CRINOLINE HEAD) shines amongst his low-budget horror filmmaking peers, and his strengths lie with his exceptional cast and their delivery of some truly great dialogue. The story itself is totally engaging, as it pokes fun at the dark side of teenage life. Cheerleaders and stoners are systematically offed by a pair of high school-age lovers, and the funniest part is the parents don't seem to care. This movie was a welcome change from the usual vampire/slasher/zombie stuff that's cluttering the independent horror world these days. This is no amateur-league stuff: there's alot of talent here.

A town is assaulted with the murder of teenagers, and doesn't care....

[ajmillar19 · 1/10 · 8 December 1999]

This movie was truly awful. Not only was the plot and the sound quality bad, but the picture quality was horrid. This movie was more of a comedy than a horror film. The box cover for the film is very nicely done, and even mentions the movie "Scream", but the only screaming that I did was the fact that I spent $3.00 to rent the thing. The movie is about a girl who kills someone so her friend can make the cheerleading team. The plot then moves to the killer girl's boyfriend who kills for other reasons. All in all, I would give this movie negative points, if this database would allow it.

As reviewed by Film Threat

[adisney · 10/10 · 2 November 2005]

A teen screamer without the three-named actresses or the annoying pop soundtrack, Generation Ax is a darkly comedic trip into high school social politics and good old-fashioned murder.

Blair (Marina Morgan) and Todd (Brian Kelly) are like two peas in a pod. Both despise the social climbers and losers in their high school and see no problem with killing those that they feel deserve it. Blair's friend, Leslie (Jennifer Peluso) has to make the cheerleading squad. Her mother won't stop harassing her until she is a Valley High Beaver as she was. As any good friend would do, Blair brutally murders Leslie's competition, the perfect Trix Beasley (Amy Swaim) who beat Leslie for a spot on the squad. Now that Leslie's a cheerleader, the popularity goes to her head, and she ignores Blair. Of course Leslie's mother is pleased, even when she finds out about Blair's involvement. What's important is Leslie made the squad and Blair should be thanked. Enter new guy in town, Todd (Brian Kelly), who feels that when someone is murdered it's "God's will." Todd and Blair immediately become a couple. A couple of murderers that is, killing those whom they feel deserve it. As the two deliver their own form of justice to cheerleaders and other high school scum, they in turn grow to love each other more and more. After hacking up a rapist, the two gleefully throw his brains at one another, then have sex in the shower, washing off the blood and brains. Unfortunately, the fun doesn't last for these homicidal lovebirds thanks to a friend's betrayal.

This indie chiller out does its big budget cousins by a mile. Ever present through out the film is the subtle dark humor behind each scene. Often, when filmmakers try to incorporate this element into a story involving killer teens it can either come off as cheesy or in poor taste. This is not the case with Generation Ax. 4 stars!

A dark comedy filled with tons of gore and humor!

[ronalt454 · 10/10 · 21 December 1999]

Generation Ax is a great low-budget horror film without all the things that usually go with low-budget films, like bad acting for starters. All of the actors were great and it is refreshing to see an inde film like this in my video store. Much like HEATHERS, Generation ax is set in a high school where the popular kids rule. Two outcasts meet at a rave and begin killing all of the deserving victims. Like the directors first film, CRINOLINE HEAD, this horror film explores the funny and outrageous side of slasher films. It reminds me of a John Waters movie mixed in with a little more gore. I recommend this film to anyone who is a fan of the horror genre. Some great new killings and excellent characters fill this movie and if you look closely, in a few scenes you will find the director paying homage to great 80's teen movies like SIXTEEN CANDLES.

Great Indy movie actually shot on FILM!!

[frighten1 · 10/10 · 27 February 2012]

I am a fan of the bitchy girl movies and the slasher genre, so this was right up my alley. Loved it. Yes, it was low budget, but I saw Joe Bob Briggs rave about it so I checked it out. I loved it! I even went back and checked out the director's other film Crinoline Head. Reminds of a John Water's type of vibe. One great thing is even thought it was low budget, it was still produced and shot on actual film. Nowadays anyone with a video camera thinks they are a director. Film is a lost art in the new generation of film makers. Loved the fact that everyone in the movie that gets killed deserved it. Great one liners, "I am a beaver now" and the mom telling the daughter not to rat our her best friend for killing a cheerleader to create a spot on the team for her, "Blair was just trying to be a good friend to you and now you want to stab her in the back?" LOLZ