Purely Joyful Movie!

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Supposedly surviving his execution, the body of a thought-dead serial killer returns from the grave and begins a bloodsoaked rampage against those that signaled him dead, forcing the police officer who originally caught him to stop his rampage before hurting others in his path.This one ended up being quite the enjoyable overall effort. This one really manages to generate quite an intriguing amount to enjoy here with the overt brutality and viciousness on display throughout here. Opening up with the scenes of the animal treatment footage drops a big hint as to what's going to be included here, while the scenes of the cops reviewing the series of tortured animals and people on his home videos in his collection gives this an extremely uncomfortable air that carries over into the remaining parts of the film. That is especially prominent in the actual stalking scenes starting with flashbacks to the dreams he has showing the killing spree against his family and friends having a really dark edge, the brutal kills found in the scenes of the officers checking his house during his arrest are quite shocking and brutal. The rampage at the prison yard, where he slaughters the officers attempting to remove him in order to finally be electrocuted provides some strong and brutal moments as well as setting up the actual execution attempt which is long, drawn-out and quite graphic overall which makes it a fun moment. The best aspect, though, is the series of strong ambushes delt to out the individuals associated with the incident. These range from short sequences of the killer striking out of the darkness to lengthier, more involved scenes including him torturing a victim repeatedly with a hammer or chasing them through the house which all leads into the final showdown in the woods which has a lot to really love about it. These here hold it back over it's few minor qualities. The film's main issue here is the fact that this one tends to just waste so much of it's running time in the beginning focusing on utterly unimportant areas. The endless footage of them reviewing the killer's home videos is way too long, not only for the content being shown but also the fact that they don't add much to the characters' backstory. He's already a vile, unsympathetic animal abuser and killer, so getting these extra shots in don't really mean much overall with enhancing what is already known here. It just speaks of mindless padding that does nothing for the film at all and only makes the flimsy storyline ever more obvious about not really requiring a full-length running time. That in itself is another rather big problem here in that the film doesn't really have all that much of a need to be as long as it is, as the scenes of his capture are dragged out way too much meaning that the actual execution that sets the plot in motion is done around the halfway point of the film. The last issue is the half-baked finale that just ends this on a whimper despite the emotional content and raises far more questions than answers anything throughout here which makes this quite a downbeat offering. Otherwise, there isn't much else to this one.Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Violence, Graphic Language, children-in-jeopardy and scenes of extreme sadistic treatment of animals.

First of all, it should be said that the low rating on IMDb should be a straight up warning that you should take heed of before you sit down to watch "Seed".Personally, I have nothing against Uwe Boll or his skills as a director, but this movie was just downright bad. The storyline was as simple as it comes, and as generic as they come. A killer sentenced to death is set to be executed in the electric chair. When this fails to take the life of the serial killer, the prison warden decides to bury the man alive. However, the deranged serial killer digs himself free and seeks vengeance by killing those responsible for his execution.Well, the story was almost non-existing, and what was there was just ridiculously bad to the point of it being ridiculous. And the characters in the movie were equally devoid of anything interesting. Michael Paré played a very indifferent Detective Matt Bishop, Will Sanderson played the serial killer with no particular memorable trademark Max Seed, and Ralf Moeller played Warden Arnold Calgrove whom seemed to possess no logical sense whatsoever.The only thing even remotely worthwhile sticking around to watch in "Seed" is the amount of violence, blood and mayhem. However, don't get your hopes up, because it is nowhere near enough to salvage this movie. And also take into consideration that some of the gore and special effects were awful to look at, as it was particularly fake and so obviously CGI animated - badly animated, at that.And there were some interesting, albeit kind of disturbing, scenes of various deaths and decomposition being shown, which was graphic. And it might actually be a bit too graphic for some viewers. And the same goes for the scenes with the torture of dogs.All in all, "Seed" is not a movie that is really worth the time, money or effort. And if you like horror movies, then there are far, far better choices available for a fulfilling entertaining experience.

Max Seed, a mass murderer, is scheduled for execution at the hands of Warden Wright.After three attempts to electrocute, complete with boiling blood that steeps from his eyes, he's still alive.The executioner, Wright & the doctor collectively agree, that the breathing Seed be pronounced dead.He is bound and buried alive.After biting & clawing his way to the surface, the enraged madman, is now bent on vengeance.....So one of the reviewers on here stated that this breaks the boundaries on gore and physical violence. It truly does not. It's one of the most offencive pieces of poison that I have ever witnessed.I'm not a Boll hater, some of his movies are quite enjoyable in a guilty way, but since all the hate has emerged for this man, he has tried to be controversial as this is the only way he can get recognition now is to rile his critics.The actual story is quite good, it had potential, but then for no reason at all, we see animal torture, and eventually, an extended baby death sequence, which just offends in so many ways.When the gore stops, the movie seems to stop too, we just have extended scenes of Pare looking a little concerned and wondering when the next death will happen.This could have been some standard supernatural slasher, but Boll goes for the 'look at this' and fails on every single level.And then there is the putrid, vile ending, with no remorse, and not a drop of consideration for the viewer.Leave the film alone, don't be suckered into thinking that this could be anything other than poison to the senses.Awful in every sense of the word.

and I have nothing new to add. I have seen some of Uwe other films such as Postal, HOTD, AITD, and I think this is his best work. Not great,not even good but acceptable. Camera work, directing are strong points. CGI and dialogue are weak. Why the 9*? As another said to counter the ridiculous 1* ratings others, some who have not even watched, are giving. Do I think Uwe is really trying to make a "deep film" about the level of inhumanity in our world? Do I believe being repulsed by serial killer monsters while skinning animals alive elsewhere in the world is par for the course shows how close we all are to being monsters is Uwe's thesis? No, I think he is just going for the money, (name 5 people who aren't). Exploitation film? Yes. Technically proficient? Yes.You want to see see a real 1* film go watch Highlander II or Dungeons and Dragons with Jeremy Irons.Seed realistically deserves a 5/10.