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Easy Entry
Collection of four short films from Buckshot Productions. Includes: Big Horn Peak — Neal Shaw and Michael Christopher share the grandeur of nature and spend a day like rams, locking horns in endless combinations. Dark Corners — Dale Stephens and Kurt Reikert, sheathed in straps and fittings of black leather, find streams of pleasure in dark corners. Pumping Oil — Frank Victers wants to possess the spectacular image of the virile, dynamic, brutal stud he sees reflected in the mirror. Easy Entry — Eric Stryker and Dale Stephens prove that opportunity doesn't always need to knock for a salesman who is really on top of things.
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Plot Summary
A struggling artist, tormented by recurring nightmares of a killer, finds his fears becoming a reality when he arrives in a small town for a lucrative commission. As the body count rises, he must confront a mysterious assailant and his own psychological demons to survive.
Critical Reception
Easy Entry, also known as 'The Killing Time,' received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often cited its slow pacing and derivative plot, though some acknowledged its atmospheric tension and a few effective suspenseful moments. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many finding it forgettable within the crowded horror genre of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Pacing issues and a familiar premise detract from the film's suspense.
Relies too heavily on common horror tropes without offering significant innovation.
Despite some atmospheric attempts, the film fails to deliver a truly engaging thriller.
Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is scarce, but general sentiment suggests a film that struggled to stand out in its genre, often described as a passable but unremarkable horror thriller.
Fun Fact
While Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is prominently featured in the cast, his role is relatively brief and primarily serves to set up the protagonist's arrival in the town.
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