Something unique happened in Joyce’s hometown in the year 1970. A total eclipse occurred. At the apex of that solar phenoenon, another event happened. Timmy, Debbie, and Curtis were born. No one could have seen it coming, but eleven years later the effects of that fateful eclipse would unlock an insatiable urge to kill upon the motley trio, and with their birthday just around the corner, their bloodlust only grows.
Bloody Birthday (a.k.a. Creepers) is a film that unwittingly seems to help usher in the 80’s fright films era courtesy of director/co-writer Ed Hunt and co-writer Barry Pearson - cheesy dialogue, a mandatory topless girl, and special effects ranging from incredible to laughable. Some of the kills are indeed comedic at times, especially when a ten year old is gunning people down from behind with no blood to show for his or the guns efforts, but watching the three lure one their parents into a trap to be bludgeoned with a baseball bat is chilling in its actions despite the lack of gore.
Other than using children as savage murderers, or actually – because it is children that are savage murderers - another unique detail is that the majority of the movie and murders occur during the day, which may cut down on the scares but only helps increase the thrills of the kills.
Bloody Birthday is worth a chance, and I think most horror fans would be pleasantly surprised by the overall experience with this movie. You can even enjoy a bit of birthday cake with your viewing.
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