Body Double (vhs)

Even though Body Double is borderline soft-core porn, it's a movie from my childhood (somewhat) because my dad had it on VHS when I was growing up. I remember not watching it until I was roughly towards the end of high school, so at least I never got caught and even if I would have, nothing really would've happened. Watching this movie now, it kind of reminded me of Disturbia with Shia, even though that film came out much, much later. The premise is sort of similar, even though Body Double is much more adult in tone. There's a lot of sexual frustration in this film, and yes, I really wouldn't consider this to be a horror flick- it's more of a peeping tom, cult, murder mystery type of movie that is all around really well written and really well formed. When I was finished watching it and jotting down some sweet notes, it was even better than I had remembered watching it oh those many years ago back in late high school. Plenty of beautiful women, solid acting, nudity, a fantastic story to wrap your head around... it's all there. And you can get it in a variety of flavors- VHS, dvd and blu-ray. It's probably on Laserdisc as well if you look hard enough.   

I didn't know Rob Halford was dead.

 "Put some water on it!"

Well, that sure sounded like an Herbal Essences commercial.

 You're bombing it, son.

That's not intimidating.

Being hypnotized is really weird.

Another foxy 80's female with big, gorgeous hair. I can't help myself.

 Wow, this apartment is fucking awesome. And it's inside of some crazy ass satellite looking thing. Great place.

Good golly, miss Molly.

Job security my ass.

You're getting in way to deep, bro.

This entire film would benefit from having the song "Every breath you take" from The Police dubbed over it.

 Jake has got some serious balls.

Damn gutter trash.

I thoroughly enjoyed Body Double. I really didn't remember any of it before I started watching it to be honest, but once I did, it all came back. I remembered it was one of those movies in my dad's VHS collection that I randomly watched at 2 in the morning because I was intrigued by the cover and the title. And, for some really stupid reason, it made me think of the Sega CD game Double Switch, which have absolutely nothing to do with each other. Probably because the name has the word switch in it, I guess? Whatever zits and zombies. If you're in the mood for a really well made peeping tom type of movie and have never seen Body Double, I highly recommend it. FMV games. Pfft.