SunnyHello Nice effects though.

BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Aedonerre I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

mistoppi The Victim was the second movie in my Night Visions Psycho Killers box. I didn't really have any expectations apart from the really short summary on the back of the box. The summary said this film "oozes" sex, that's kind of the only description tat I remembered when watching The Victim. Well that was correct. This film practically shoved sex down your throat with few scenes where it felt completely forced. I like the writing of this film, but there were few embarrassing parts because of this. Some of the sex scenes, some make you wonder if the writer(s) actually thought how stupid and sudden something was?I said I like the writing, and that's true. The structure of the story is very good. The narrative is non-chronological, and it's easy to see when there flashbacks occur. The filmmakers probably made it too clear considering the transitions from present to flashback and the other way around are emphasized by actual flashes. The audience will get it, considering the setting changes drastically and Jennifer Blanc's character spaces out briefly. The story itself is extremely interesting and the dialogue is smooth, apart from what I said before. I especially like any scene with just Blanc's character Annie and her friend Mary. Their chemistry is unbelievably good and the dialogue is very genuine. It reminds me of Death Proof.But what seems bad about this movie is the execution. The story is excellent, but the writing alone can't hold a movie. The cinematography and editing are sloppy, and there are several scenes that are way too long while nothing's actually happening. If you want an example, in the beginning there's a weirdly long and boring scene with Kyle (I hope I'm remembering that correctly) driving a car. They could've put the opening credits on that scene so it wouldn't be so annoying to watch. And I get that long scenes might be an artistic choice by the director, but in this case they didn't make the movie any more thrilling or frustrating in the good way, it is just really annoying to watch and wait the action to start. Yet luckily this movie is still short, so the scenes aren't stretched too much, just a few in the beginning, after that it's easier to watch.The Victim is a decent film. It's worth watching because of the story, but there are a lot of annoying details. I like this movie, yet I don't think it could ever become one of my favourites, and I don't see myself watching it again for a while. The story deserved a better execution.

Leofwine_draca Apparently, the seed of THE VICTIM was planted during a conversation between star Michael Biehn and director Robert Rodriguez while they were making PLANET TERROR; the latter advised the former just how easy it would be to make his own, homemade-style, grindhouse-type movie on a budget out in the woods. So here we have it, THE VICTIM, a wannabe-throwback to the 1970s exploitation films of old, shot out in the woods on the cheap, written by, directed, and starring Biehn.Sadly, the film turns out to be a right dud; it quickly transpires that Biehn is a much better actor than he is a writer or director, and the movie as a whole suffers from a scant script and a real lack of storyline and originality. There are only five characters in this slow, barely-anything-going-on movie, a mix of redneck weirdos, hookers, and drug-addled cops.Inevitably the expected - and extensive - sex scenes are present, alongside a little nudity and gore to appease male viewers. Unfortunately the storyline just isn't complex enough to sustain the brief running time, so Biehn unwisely pads his movie out with endless flashback scenes involving a couple of the female characters which add absolutely nothing to the plot. They seem merely an excuse to show off Scream Queen Danielle Harris (CYRUS: MIND OF A SERIAL KILLER) in a parade of skimpy underclothes. The acting is generally sub-standard, aside from Biehn himself, who puts in a typically charismatic performance; a shame the rest of this amateurish movie doesn't match.

FlashCallahan Annie's life is in jeopardy after she witnesses the murder of her friend. Fleeing from two attackers she stumbles across Kyle, who has a cabin in the woods. Kyle finds the stillness of the woods comforting, and stays far from anything or anyone else, until a knock on his door throws his life into chaos......Ever since The Terminator, Biehn has always been quality in whatever movie he's been in, from Aliens to Navy Seals, to The Rock, no matter how small the role,he's always made an impact, so a directorial effort from him would always be a curioso piece.And plus the added factor of its exploitation roots, and Danielle Harris, I was looking forward to this.And then I waited for the film to get going, waited a bit more, and then the film finished with a twist that you can see coming from a mile off.Take away the the story, and the film is nothing more than a vanity project for him and his wife. The script is full of compliments to them both, Harris is hardly in it, and its nothing more than a revenge flick, a downright boring one at that.Biehn though, no matter how big his ego must have been making this, puts in a good performance, but it cannot save the film from what it is.A boring ego trip.

MichaelWeihn OK I must review The Victim. I must admit I wasn't instantly hooked in the first 15 minutes. Once everything started to unwrap it was one of his best. I loved the Directing in a sense that it was authentic and real. As were all the performances. I must say too, my favorite ending credits ever. I also loved credits that showed all the cast with names but to do that with the crew-pure genius! Shows totally appreciation for this great crew as does the excellent behind the scenes bonus feature. If this is any indication what we have in store from Blanc Biehn Productions then I say Bring it On Jennifer Blanc-biehn and Michael Biehn! A match made in film heaven.