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Two Twisted: Von Stauffenberg's Stamp (2006)
Season 1, Episode 5
8/10
Standout Episode of an otherwise underwhelming series
16 December 2012
I recall when Two Twisted first appeared on television here in Australia. My family and I have always held an interest in horror, and myself an unfulfilled craving for that of an anthology format - akin to the likes of Goosebumps or Are You Afraid of the Dark of which I enjoyed as a child

This episode revolves around three characters: A downtrodden barber who is constantly put down by his abusive wife played by Roy Billing, his best friend, fellow stamp enthusiast and neighbouring collectible store owner played by Sam Neill - and said abusive wife, who used to be a popular model of some degree.

The dynamics between these characters are not only what drives the character establishment but the plot progression itself, as the constant harassment by the wife towards both men is what drives them to escape further into their unified desire to collect the titular Von Stauffenberg's Stamp.

I will not discuss any further as this stories only real flaw is how easily it can be spoiled.

Seriously, go find this episode and watch it. Top quality direction, writing and performances. A stand out episode of an otherwise underwhelming and mixed series.
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1/10
This is legitimately the worst movie I have seen in my life.
27 March 2012
It's fascinating. I never thought I would actually find a movie so blatantly terrible that I cannot stand even a single scene of it.

Firstly: I am a big fan of the original American Psycho - an aspect that makes just how bad this movie is even worse, like a good sequel should of course.

It is clear this movie has no idea what it is trying to be.

Within the first 2 minutes it manages to portrays a complete disregard for the very point of the previous film - denouncing the psychological concept entirely and opting out of the yuppie satire for poorly exaggerated college melodrama alongside of course a charismatic, mysteriously nonsensical protagonist for an infuriatingly nonsensical protagonist.

Attempting to disassociate this film in order to see how it stands alone from the prior would at the very best result in being deemed hilariously bad - or perhaps a very bad attempt at being quirky.

I don't mean to overuse the word 'infuriating'; however it is the first things that comes to my mind when considering every aspect of this film.

Now unless the characters of this film are failed attempts at satire, they make no sense whatsoever. Especially the protagonist who is so blind that all her motivations and goals seem completely unbelievable and impossible.

And the music... by god the music... Where the first film had catchy upbeat tunes to contrast the dark imagery and portray a sense of black humour. The music in American Psycho 2 seems to do the Teen dramedy thing in which it blatantly portrays the characters feelings - in this case however much like the characters, script and direction makes no sense whatsoever.

I cannot think of any constructive criticism whatsoever aside from renaming it to not tarnish the name of the original.

For those of you who have seen the film: - Imagine the perpetual inner monologue/narrations was cut out entirely. The film would make no sense whatsoever.

If I could I would give this film half 0.5/10. The half a point is for Shatner. Poor Shatner...
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