DVD:
2009
Rated: Unrated
Genre: Series Horror Comedy Thriller Suspense
Directed By: JimmyO Burril
Written By: JimmyO Burril
Troma
Running Time: 4:55
Review by: Felix Vasquez Jr.
Review Date: 12/16/10

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THE CHAINSAW SALLY SHOW: SEASON 1 (DVD)

 

It's Sally Time! Like it or not (and you'd better like it!), Chainsaw Sally is now apart of the demented sick family at Troma standing side by side such iconic cult characters as Toxie and Sgt. Kabukiman and the goddess with the Chainsaw finally comes slashing your doors down in 2011 with an official deluxe two disc set of the entire season one of "Chainsaw Sally" originally a mini-budget web series spun off from a horror film by director JimmyO Burril. Touted as the first horror sitcom of its kind this set plops down eleven "fucked up episodes" for the horror fans looking for a feel good family sitcom about a gorgeous woman who looks after her business, takes care of her brother, and stalks pretty little girls through the woods with her giant chainsaw hacking them to pieces and occasionally eating them for dinner. God bless, America. The vivacious April Monique Burril plays the horror anti-heroine Sally Diamon, an average working class girl who lives with and cares for her invalid monstrous brother Ruby (Azman Toy is a highlight) in their house out in the woods. Writer and creator Jimmyo Burril creates pure Troma bait with a sardonic spoof of the American sitcom that is also a self-contained horror film. Every episode has some form of splatter and gore, and every episode ends on Chainsaw Sally getting away to live another day.

As per the usual Troma properties, the studio have stamped their trademarks all over this new release, so per episode we're given a Llloyd Kaufman brief prologue, and some nods to the company all the while leaving the creative flair of the Burril's demented show in tact, even with the optional laugh track for those of you breast fed on the canned laughter of the old fashioned sitcoms. There are some great moments in the first season including the small infomercial about public libraries in episode one, the slaying of a girl scout, the meticulous preparation of the consumption of a human victim, and a special bonfire by a vengeful Sally.  

Sally is of course not without her own moral code, as she works within specific guidelines and becomes somewhat of a guardian to her young co-worker Poe (as played by Lily Burril), who is being taunted by local bullies which garners Sally's attention over the course of the season with blood soaked results. "Chainsaw Sally" is right up the alley of Troma Studios and for folks who have yet to discover the sadistic deeds of horror's up and coming anti-hero, this is the perfect chance to indulge in some sexy slayings from Sally Diamon and her unholy brood. Troma doles out a wonderful treatment for this series, giving potential fans a great casing with a mini-poster of the gorgeous Sally, and every episode has their own individual commentary with the Burrils, and some crew members, all of whom have a great time reveling in their success, exploring the finer elements of the episodes, and pondering on the initial criticism of the original "Sally" movie. Also as an added bonus we're given "It's Groundhog Day, Chainsaw Sally!" the one hour mini-movie where Sally and Ruby snuff out an entire horde of film students who happen across the devilish duo in their cabin in the woods. It's an excellent small feature film, and has an extended walk on by Debbie Rochon.

The supplements include the 18 minute feature "21 Weekends in Porterville," the behind the scenes glimpse at the madness behind the sitcom. There's also the four minute "Anatomy of a Murder," a "Sexy Slideshow" of Sally art, a music video of the theme song from the show, and a four minute short entitled "Can You Hear Me Now?" where Sally tortures a loud woman on a blue tooth phone. Literally. There are also your usual Tromatic features like T&A and trailers.

It's nice to know that there is still room for good old fashioned horror and grue on the market, and Troma tosses the immortal Sally Diamon in to the laps of all potential fans who want to see a sitcom about family and love that also has some bad ass chicks slashing people to death. I'm already a fan, but if you've yet to have your Sally Time, there's nothing stopping you from checking this out.

 

 

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