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Movie Review by The Gravedigger
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08.02.09
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This new release from Synapse Films is definitely one of the best, not to mention most offensive, horror movies of 2009 (and this past decade). I had read author Ed Lee's novella HEADER years ago and when I heard someone was actually adapting it as a movie I didn't know what to think. How could they capture the spirit of the story? But capture it they do.
It begins with a redneck named Travis being released from prison. He has nowhere to go, so he heads to his evil grandpappy's place, a run down shack deep in the woods. Unfortunately the old man introduces him to "Headers" and Travis becomes addicted to them. The body count of the females rapidly rises. In a parallel story, Federal Agent Stewart Cummings is on the take, as he needs to pay for his girlfriend's expensive medication. He loves her and will do anything to help her out, even if that means breaking the law.
Eventually Travis and Stewart meet, in a bloody conclusion, a meeting that imparts a very specific form of revenge.
If you're a horror fan looking for an uncompromising horror film this is it. The only other movies that have disturbed me as much are the NEKTROMANTIK flicks. Be warned!
www.whatsaheader.com
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Rating: 6.3 out of 10.0 - 3 votes cast total
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