Originally Posted by Roiffalo (Post 1013512)

Murders in the Zoo
Interesting flick. Great murder mystery type with animals used as the murder weapon. Ending was a bit random, and the comic relief took a little too much camera, but it was good regardless.

Originally Posted by Repo'd (Post 1013515)

Accurate summary, Roi. It's entertaining, and the deliciously sinister performance from Lionel Atwill is a treat. God, do I love Atwill.

Originally Posted by Roiffalo (Post 1013525)

Agreed! It needed less comic relief, more Atwill killing people with snake heads tied to his shoes. ::smile::

Originally Posted by Repo'd (Post 1013529)

No doubt, the funny advert man was an unneeded diversion. When you have Atwill and Kathleen Burke in your cast there's no need for comic relief. Are you familiar with another Atwill Classic called Dr. X? Too much funny guy in that one too, and Faye Wray co-stars!!

The comedy stuff just takes away from the drama and feels like an interruption. It's not uncommon for movies of that era, but it's still fun to complain about. ::big grin::

Originally Posted by Roiffalo (Post 1013525)

Agreed! It needed less comic relief, more Atwill killing people with snake heads tied to his shoes. ::smile::

Originally Posted by Ferox13 (Post 1013543)

The opening scene of the film is fantastic - it set the bar too high for what followed.

Originally Posted by Repo'd (Post 1013572)

You guys thought the kills that took place after the first one were a let down?? Fake snake head assault? Feeding your cheating wife to alligators? Being strangled by a giant anaconda??? Wow, you guys must have had some high expectations.::big grin::