Axe

I thought that the title of this movie was Axe, but it might be Greed.  I am not sure why this is listed under two different titles, but this is not the first time that this has occurred on Medusa's Face.  Luke Perry was in a movie called Silent Venom, which was also listed as Sea Snakes.  So what are we to do, right?

Okay, now that the title of this movie has been discussed, let us get to the meat of it.

Let me just say that this movie is one of those classic B movies that could have used a lot more of everything.  The basic plot of the movie is that an axe wielding maniac has escaped prison and is on the loose.  The sheriff and his deputies are trying to locate the former inmate to return him back to his prison cell.  The axe man is named Ivan and he is one tough cookie to bring down.

Meanwhile, the two main women of the movie are off having a little adventure of their own.  From rock climbing, to motorbike riding, to stealing money from a pack of thieves.  They are out there having their own brand of recklessness.  These two women steal the money and it seems that everyone in the area knows about the money and is trying to get it for themselves.

While everyone is going after the money, Ivan sits back and carves up everyone.  But the kill scenes are some of the weakest and most laughable.  Ivan pulls back the axe and then the next scene is someone with a gash across their chest.  Pathetic at best.

And speaking of pathetic, ....  And let me first say that if the actors would have taken my suggestion, the movie would have ended a lot sooner than it did.  But if you are able to pin the axe murderer against a wall with a truck and you have a gun pointed at him while you check his pockets for car keys, why not put a sunroof in his skull right there?  I mean, he is pinned up against a wall and you have the gun.  Even if you miss, you can shoot him again.

There are a few plot twists and a totally unnecessary sex scene between the sheriff and the doctor lady helping with the capture of Ivan.  And by the looks of this review, you might think that I would pan this movie.  But this is a classic.  Add in some extra gore or maybe have some gratuitous nudity added in there and you would have a must-see movie.

I give this movie 3 out of 5 pink motorbike helmets.