I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

Brisk/credible script, the small cast give good performances and the prosthetics and photography work well too. I picked this up for a £1, so expectations weren't exactly sky-high and the Full Moon logo can sometimes spell 'AVOID', - I was very pleasantly surprised. Earl Kenton did a great job with the script, and recognised the budget limitations his story would work within. He has created a small, dark and believable realm. All the actors, (particularly Jacob Witkin and Lorielle New) give very watchable interpretations and transcend the usual standard of performance you expect from this type of film. 'House of Pain' reminded me of two other great films - Stuart Gordon's classic 'Dagon', and the recent remake of 'She Creature'. Good stuff.

This film really moved me. I mean REALLY moved me. Like move to Nebraska and start a pig farm moved me. I don't know how to describe this cinematic majesty without degrading its purity. It is a magical experience. Thrills, chills, laughs,and more will all ensue after the opening scene. It has all the makings of a fabulous film including violence, nudity, and animals. What more could you want- NOTHING thats what. You must see this. I cant believe one would entertain the idea of not adding this quality American film to the home theater collection. Truly this is a film for everyone of all ages. See it see it see it. see it see it see it. See it see it. see it see it see it. See it now!

Director Charles Band has walked a long way on the hard road of independent horror film-making. He has given us as many good movies as he has done awful ones, but the only thing sure in his work is that he is completely dedicated to the genre he loves.With that said I must start saying that I was not expecting much of this movie, not only because of Band's uneven record, the main problem Full Moon has had in the last years has been the unbelievably low budget they use. I was expecting something really awful considering that the movie was loosely based in the really SFX-demanding novel "Island of Dr. Moreau" by H.G. Wells. I was really wrong.Set around the 30s (the exact date is never given), the plot follows Eric Carson (John Patrick Jordan), a low profile boxer who is looking for his missing brother. In his quest he is joined by his brother's lover Judith(Jessica Lancaster) and their friend Mary Anne (Debra Mayer), who is a reporter always searching for the next exclusive. While following a clue in a bar, they get involved with a stripper named Alliana (Loriele New) who lures them to an abandoned Asylum. They will find Dr. Moreau (Jacob Witkin) and his collection of the creatures he calls "Manimals".The most amazing feature of the film is the way it handled the budget to make the film REALLY look like it's set in the 30s. Band outdid himself this time as he really cared about things like scenery, music and props. He even recreated the look of film noir. The lighting and editing of the film is superb. I dare to say that it is among the best movies Band has directed, technically speaking.The Make-Up for the Manimals and the overall SFX are a bit bad, but the story makes up for it; the script is surprisingly good and the characters are quite developed which is a good change from typical B-Movies.The acting is above average, and while John Patrick Jordan struggles at times, the rest of the cast makes a good job, particularly Peter D. Badalamenti II as rebel Manimal Gallagher. Lorielle New as the sexy Alliene has good scenes, and shows plenty of nudity, for those interested.Overall it was a good movie that was hurt hard by its lack of budget, nevertheless Charles Band proves that when he wants it, he still can make a good movie once or twice. 7/10. Nice Surprise indeed.

*SPOILER ALERT* *SPOILER ALERT*This one was love at first sight. I saw some sort of humanoid pig creature holding a knife on the front of the video box. He made me look closer. The title took it over the top. There was no way I was going to miss a potential classic piece of B-cinema called "Dr. Moreau's House of Pain". This party had to happen. So I rented it.A guy and two girls decide to tail a wild blonde. They're after a big story or something. Anyway, they all end up at the "House of Pain". It seems the good doctor has been experimenting with animal and people parts to make "Manimals". He's pleased to find some fresh meat thrown his way. He's already created Pigboy, Dogface and Catwoman. Pigboy and Dogface are the muscle and Catwoman is the sex bomb. He throws the guy to his horny pussycat and wants the ladies to help placate his other beasts. Catwoman, (Loriele New), makes this party happen. She is dedicated to B-movie perfection. While the other women shamelessly kept their clothes on, Loriele got down to business. She was either naked or lounging around in her underwear throughout the entire movie. I'm not exaggerating. She was a wild woman. Grrrr...Loved it."Dr Moreau's House of Pain" is a pretty decent B-flick. Everybody ends up at the House of Pain and the blood and guts start flowing. I enjoyed myself.