Slaughter [Blu-ray]

So, MGM hit the goldmine with Richard Roundtree's "Shaft," so why not other companies? Samuel Arkoff's AIP (American Internationa Picture), known for many exploitation films (a kind of films you might have seen at local drive-in theaters back in the 50s and 60s), gave an answer to John Shaft. Yes, it's Slaughter, ex-Green Beret who takes the law in his hand for revenge. And Jim Brown, former American football player, and previously seen in films like "The Dirty Dozen" was chosen. Very Good casting, as it turns out.Plus Brown (later seen in Tim Burton's "Mars Attack!"), we have a good supporting cast, namely Rip Torn and Stella Stevens. It was too good, I guess. Anyway, with the presence of them, "Slaughter" is barely raised above from other average blaxploitation films, some people say...Interesting thing is, the film's supporting cast almost all consists of white actors. As a result, the atomosphere of the film is different from that of other blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Shaft," and you may be disappointed because of that. However, the good pace of the film (thanks to the director Jack Starret's deft hand) will keep you interested. In my book, "Slaughter" is a better-than-average action film. Oh, and there are nudity, which is No. 1 rule of this genre, including that of Stella Stevens (original "The Nutty Professor" and others). Is this misjudge on her side when choosing projects? Probably. (She again shows up in blaxploitation film, the sequel of Warner Brother's "Cleopatra Jones.") But I am happy with her appearance, I confess.On top of her participation, there is a rousing title song by Billy Preston, whose electoric keyboard with his trademark howling sound can be heard. Probably "Slaughter" should be rated as an average three-star movie. Well, his song, however, is another virtue of the film, and with this and Ms. Stevens, one notch up. Yeah, I like this film.

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Once again ,bad acting, bad writing, bad directing but if you like black exportation movies of the 70s. Like I do. Then you are going to want this one in your collection.

I like the actor Jim Brown

I Remember when I saw the blaxploitation movie called Shaft and it was SOOO SLOW and BORING!! I was looking for a funny action packed black movies from the 70's!!! Then I saw Slaughter and guess what! My search was over!!This movie is FUNNY AND WITH A VENGANCE!!!I has CAR CHASES, LOTS OF SHOOTING, STUNTS, STREET FIGHTING, EXPLOTIONS AND PREETY LADIES!!!For a low budget film this one have a good video quality and a good monaural sound, not to mention de widescreen with the big black boards.P.S: Im glad that this movie has cool action scenes from the begining to the end!Adios

Jim Brown and Rip Torn hold it together. Its not great, but its not bad either. Some weird choices with a fish eye lens during the action scenes. Stella Stevens...whoof, is she fine in this one. Go for the action and the 70's political incorrectness.

JB is a very engaging actor. Not like any actor today, I don't think. He's so athletic but smooth. Seriously...if anyone was smart in Hollywood they would reboot this with another very cool cat like JB who can handle the physical. But of course I like the 70s

Was terrible to watch with bad acting.

SLAUGHTER predates BLACK CAESAR, and TRUCK TURNER by a few years but is far from being a classic of the genre. Jim Brown certainly looks the part of the ex GI out for revenge against the gangsters responsible for the death of his parents. When he blows away some FBI suspects the Feds blackmail him into going under cover for them to get the bad guys led by RIP TORN. Car chases shoot outs follow.

I liked it when I first saw the movie 40 years ago and wasn't disappointed this time. Jim Brown puts in a solid performance but Stella Stevens steals the show.

It's In French, I speak English and I still have it in my position.