I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Blistering performances.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

I caught this on cable. Usually I'll change the channel when a horror film comes on, but this one sucked me in immediately. Looks like a low-budget movie, but that adds to the overall sense of darkness/gloom. I did not see the ending coming, and I think that's the sign of a well made film in this genre. It definitely held my interest to the end. I happened to catch it on again later in the week and watched it a second time to see if I could find the little signs that might have given me a hint to how it was going to end. Definitely worth watching.

I found this movie highly enjoyable. As long as you don't take it seriously, you'll enjoy it. The young cast, including the gorgeous Arielle Kebbel, are fantastic. Veteran actors Michael Ironside and Marcia Strassman (Welcome Black Kotter's Wife) lend some class and experience. This movie is set at night for the most part. The lighting is excellent. There is a twist to this movie that I won't reveal. It worked really well for me. I don't know why this movie only has a rating as low as 5.2.I thought it was clever and fun. Don't take it seriously, and you and your friends will enjoy it.

"Reeker" from 2005 is not a particularly memorable or outstanding horror movie, despite it actually having originality to it. And the reason for this was that it was just too mundane. In fact, it was only the surprise twist to the storyline towards the end of the movie which was unique, but it really was a twist which wasn't predictable. And as such, then director Dave Payne managed to deliver a horror movie which was watchable, albeit mediocre.I am not going to spoil anything regarding the twist of events, but I will say that it was a nice change of events to the storyline. Just a shame that it couldn't manage to lift up the rest of the movie.The story is about a group of people heading out into the desert to participate in a big party. However, they find themselves stranded at a mysteriously deserted diner, and an even stranger being is stalking them, preying on them one by one.The storyline itself was adequate, but it just didn't stand out in the horror genre. As such, it was a mediocre end result. There were some originality to certain aspects of the story and the mysterious 'reeker' which was hunting the people.The acting in "Reeker" was quite alright, and people were doing good jobs with their given roles and characters. It was a nice treat to see Michael Ironside in the movie, despite not having that big of a role. Devon Gummersall (playing Jack) was really carrying the movie quite well.Now, as for the creature design on the reeker creature, well I was impressed. The effects, prosthetics and make-up was quite good. And they managed to put together a rather unique design which helped lift up the movie experience a bit.The special effects in the movie were also good, and that is a good thing for a horror movie. So thumbs up on this achievement.All in all then "Reeker" is an entertaining enough movie for what it was, just don't expect to be blown away, as it is a generic and mediocre horror movie. But still worth a watch if you haven't already seen it.

I can tell from reading several reviews after watching the movie that many people just don't really pay attention in horror movies and here they have missed the point of this movie on several levels. Also, some negative reviewers complain that it uses conventions etc that have already been done before. Well honey, you tell me what horror flick doesn't do that? LOL Yes there are some elements that are old but it's about how well it's done and in this case it's put together beautifully. Good acting, well written, fleshed-out real characters, touches of humour, imaginative "kills", nicely built suspense & a cool, spooky moody atmosphere as well as a very unique and creepy bad guy - there is so much to love in this little gem. Ignore the bad reviews, this one's worth getting hold of. :DIf you like indy "travelers in peril" movies, you might like Splinter which is better than this one - with a very unique premise and some wonderfully drawn characters.