Review of Orgy of the Dead (1965)

This is a tricky one to rate! I would give mr. Criswell 5 stars any day, and the movie is pretty outstanding most of the time, when there is dialogue present, an absolute jaw-dropper. The huge let-down, however, and I say this sincerely, and find it extremely odd I would say such a thing, are the topless routines that just seem to go on and on without furthering the plot - even the "main" couple are tied to the gravestones with bewildered expressions for - let's say 20 mins... This stuff is just pointless. But if you are equipped with one of those DVD players with fast forward options, I can sincerely recommend this classic item! Criswell, you are so right - I'll see you beyond the grave - I wish!!! At least there is something to wait for in death! The dvd is pretty solid, in fact the picture quality is quite amazing. The extras comprise an interview with the director Stephen Apostolof (talk about close-cut!) and a trailer. If you are a Bad Movies Geek, you can't live without it!