Toolbox Murders (2004)

There is always something magical about historic Hollywood hotels. Virtually without exception, their walls bore witness to extravagances and excesses beyond imagination. That much can certainly be said of the Lusman Building, a dazzling art deco monument to the majestics, built in the 1940’s, nearly bankrupted in modern times and currently being restored to its former glory. Barely able to afford its renovation costs, the Lusman has been forced to remain open throughout the work period, renting out rooms as apartments to anyone willing to sign up at the desk.

Unfortunately, as walls begin to be knocked down and floorplans are rearranged, a darker and much less celebrated aspect of the hotel’s history begins to resurface, rooted in the black arts and still very much a current event. It is an occult force that nobody wants to deal with , let alone acknowledge, but through a series of horrifically savage acts, it will make its presence known to even the staunchest of naysayers. The fluids in the Lusman’s plumbing are about to turn a distinct shade of red, and more than a few drains will be clogged with hair, tooth and bone.

With his seminal TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, Tobe Hooper reshaped every convention of the genre. Now, with THE TOOLBOX MURDERS, a film which, it must be said, is neither a remake nor a "re-imagining" of the 1976 grindhouse classic that shares its name, Hooper has delivered his nastiest, wittiest and most atmospheric film in well over 15 years; a blood-spattered old-school slasher film with bizarre mystical overtones.

It also features a return to the gloriously baroque art direction stylings last seen in TCM 2 and LIFEFORCE. The sets in TOOLBOX are a fantastical sight to behold, perfectly suited to the film’s extravagantly nightmarish tone. Add to this an intense lead performance by rising star Angela Bettis (who fronted both MAY and the CARRIE remake), wire-cutter tight direction and spectacularly anti-social uses of power tools and you’ve got a visceral cinematic experience that would make Bob Villa swallow an entire pharmacy.

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Toolbox Murders 2005 Review by Meh

This movie would never work in theatres, not a hope in hell. It would go in and out of theatres in 5minutes. Why? Because its not PG13 candy ass horror. This is the real deal.. its no bullsh*t horror. With the righ...

Toolbox Murders 2005 Review by Tonya Maddox

This movie is really good. The old building and location that is used in the movie gives off a sense of fear and uncertainty that really sets the mood for horror. Each prop used in each scene of the movie plays into the ...

The Toolbox Murders Review by thedeadshallrule

What took me so long to watch this movie? I have no idea, BUT dang I sure am glad I did. Tobe Hooper directs another kewl ass movie. Set in an historic LA hotel, that houses evil amongst the "normal" Hollywood grou...

Toolbox Murders 2005 Review by deadmanwalkin

An average film at best with an emphasis more on "jump scares" than true terror. Was hoping for something a little more than "formula horror" from Tobe - but even greatness sometimes stumbles.

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