The Victorville Massacre

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"Nine Friends. One killer Labor Day."
  • R
  • 2011
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 4.0  (158)

The Victorville Massacre is a 2011 horror film directed by Riley Wood and starring Patrick Atherton, Chris Bailey, and Briana Baker. The movie follows a group of friends who embark on a road trip to attend a music festival. Along the way, they encounter a deranged family of cannibalistic killers who are on the hunt for their next victims.

The movie begins with a gruesome scene of a mutilated body discovered by the police. It is quickly revealed that the body belongs to one of the characters of the film, and the rest of the story takes place in flashbacks leading up to this event. The group of friends, consisting of Kyle (Patrick Atherton), Tyler (Chris Bailey), Heather (Briana Baker), and Natalie (Mariah Bonner), are all excited to make the trip to the music festival and have a good time.

As they journey into the desert, they stop at a remote gas station owned by the creepy and unstable Carter family. The family comprises a father (Victor Boneva), mother (Jennifer Rikert Wolski), son (Tony Williams), and daughter (Jennie Savage). The family is immediately hostile towards the group and suspicious of their intentions. Despite the warning signs, the group decides to push on and continue their journey.

Things take a dark turn when the group's car breaks down, leaving them stranded in the desert. They seek refuge in an abandoned motel, not realizing that it's the same location where the Carter family brings their victims to torture and kill. The Carter family soon discovers the group and begins hunting them down one by one.

The cinematography and score of The Victorville Massacre create a tense and unnerving atmosphere as the group becomes trapped in their desperate attempts to survive. The gore and violence are not overused but rather employed effectively to create a sense of terror and dread.

The characters are all well-developed, and the performances are solid throughout. Patrick Atherton delivers a standout performance as the level-headed and resourceful Kyle, who takes charge in a crisis. Chris Bailey also does an excellent job as Tyler, the comic relief character who brings some levity to the otherwise bleak situation.

The Carter family is frightening and unpredictable, with Victor Boneva giving a particularly menacing performance as the patriarch of the insane clan. Jennifer Rikert Wolski also delivers a chilling performance as the sadistic mother who takes pleasure in torturing her victims.

Overall, The Victorville Massacre is a well-executed horror movie that delivers on its promise of scares and gore. It may not offer anything new to the genre, but it's a solid addition to the canon. Fans of classic slasher movies will enjoy this film, which pays homage to the great horror movies of the past while still feeling fresh and modern.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2011
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.0  (158)