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Blades
"Blades" is director Derek Kent's soap opera on ice. Brad Benton stars as the prima donna figure skater in training. He's catty about other skaters, and he's snippy with fuck-buddy Bobby Steel. At one point, Steel can't take any more of Benton's "artiste" tantrums. He heads out to poke glory holes with Damon West and Deacon Frost. But, get this: The glory hole partition is only waist high. Huh? By the way, Steel looks a lot hotter and beefier than his picture on the box.
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Plot Summary
An ex-convict named Tommy is released from prison and tries to go straight, but his past and a group of vengeful bikers make it difficult. He seeks refuge in a small town, but a serial killer known as 'The Ringer' is on the loose, and Tommy becomes a suspect. As the body count rises, Tommy must fight to clear his name and survive.
Critical Reception
Blades is a low-budget horror film that received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences. It is often criticized for its predictable plot, weak acting, and excessive gore. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is considered a minor entry in the slasher subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
A generic slasher film with little originality.
Relies heavily on gore and predictable jump scares.
The acting is uninspired, and the plot is thin.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Blades' is scarce, but available comments suggest viewers found it to be a forgettable horror film with cliché elements and a lack of compelling characters.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the small town of Paradise, California, with many local residents appearing as extras.
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