Subtitles : Death Count (2022)

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I know summer is around the corner when I get to watch a popcorn fun loving movie. I got my screener to review "Death Count" from The Mahal brothers and was so excited.It gets rite to the point with a group of 8 strangers shackled in separated in cells. Nobody knows why or how they got to be in this situation. Each cell is equipped with there own monitor to record there every move. They are part of a live stream show "And Then There Were". There is all types of horrific weapons that they will be forced to use or die. Oh there will be blood flowing.They find out soon enough what the sadistic wicked warden. He is dressed in armor it what appears to be a demonic Monks Robe. They quickly find out what he has in store for them. Just like real life it's all about the likes. Without likes your nothing and not popular. But in this world without likes you will die a gruesome death. It will be the ultimate game of survival, with the one who can withstand and endure the longest.Fear and reluctance of course is the first reaction from the would be contestants in this insane game. But this host quickly shows them what happens with defiance. Blood is quickly poured out when heads explode, showing the survivors this is no joke. The Warden is magnificently played by Costas Mandylor, who delights in this role. The contests now know they have explosives devices implanted in there necks. Explosives that will be detonated if things don't go according to plan or the sick rules laid out. Craziness and gore quickly arrive as contestants do the most bizarre and horrific things to themselves to stay alive.One contestant stands out from the rest. Rachel played by Sarah French. She is amazing in her role and tries to figure out things before it's to late. From the opening scene she takes control. She does find out they all work in a nearby school. But can't put her finger on why would somebody go through the lengths of this horrific obvious game of revenge against them. As things start becoming clear and possible reason for this things take an even more gruesome and bloody result.With all this going on we have B movie legend Michael Madden, playing Detective Casey. He is trying to figure out what the heck is going on after seeing the livestream. He even makes a quite amusing reference to the Saw Franchise.The production value here is amazing. A great well developed story with amazing actors really make this a fun watch. Robert LaSardo even in a situation likes this commands every moment to perfection. He is always amazing to watch and always turns in a memorable performance. Kimberly Cole Zemke has a very memorable torture scene with great FX. Always fun to watch. Devanny Pinn has one of the most demanding parts in the movie and after watching you will agree. Wesley Cannon, BJ Mezek, Denny Nolan and Dave Shecter all play great contestants and have great memorable lines with equally memorable scenes. There profession as teachers really play well with the setup put before them.It's a dark movie but beautifully filmed and great sound. It's visually stunning. Moves at a great pace. Gorehounds will not be disappointed and while there is reference to the Saw movies, those producers should take note. This is the way to make a slasher flick. You will not be disappointed and The Mahal Brothers (Sonny Mahal and Michael Mahal) keep proving they are one of the best in the business in genre movies. They don't cut corners and deliver quality entertainment with every movie.