Cherry Falls
Directed by Geoffrey Wright
USA Films

reviews by Terry Wickham

In a small town, Cherry Falls, Virginia, high school students are being murdered because they are virgins. That's right, you read that right. Thirty years before the film starts, four guys rape a young woman and now someone is seeking revenge.

The cast is pretty strong with Brittany (Clueless) Murphy, Michael (The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss) Biehn and Jay Mohr (Picture Perfect, Go, Mafia).

Australian director Geoffrey Wright (Romper Stomper) is behind this slasher film. He does a fair job of keeping things moving forward and entertaining us.

This is really nothing we haven's seen before but it's done with enough conviction that you will gladly follow along. I've actually been impressed with the films USA films have put out so far.

Brittany Murphy has beautiful brown eyes that cinematographer Anthony B. Richmond captures with plenty of moving close-ups. Biehn has done better in other roles, but is still believable as a small town Sheriff. Jay Mohr does a commendable job alternating between the two sides of his character.

I liked the picturesque small Virginia town. The script has awkward moments but it's a nicely written by Ken Selden. He tries to throw you off with different characters that could potentially be the killer.

If USA Films continues on the path they've been on so far, things look good for our viewing pleasure.

Official Website:
http://www.cherryfallsmovie.com

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