Attack of the Tattie-Bogle (2017) User Reviews

WTF is a "Tattie-Bogle"?

[tmccull52 · 3/10 · 24 January 2020]

Okay, somebody managed to scrape up a few thousand dollars, found a camera, hot some friends and/or actors, and said, "Hey! Let's make a movie!"

Truth be told, not everything about this movie is horrible. For the most part, the acting is pretty bad, but the kill scenes, where the masked maniac attacks a group of people in a cabin with an axe are surprisingly good. There isn't a ton of gore, as there usually is with low-budget splatter-fests, but the man swinging the axe does so with conviction, and the victims' reactions are pretty much what they should be.

Some of the characters are actually fairly believable, and likeable, while others... well... not so much. Unlike Jason Voorhies or Michael Myers, the "Tattie-Bogle" isn't some indestructible, superhuman demi-demon. He isn't inordinately strong, or impervious to harm; he's a nutbag with an axe.

This is an uneven movie, at best. Some moments are intentionally comical, while others aren't. The same holds true for the characters and the actors portraying them. Some are decent, and some are cardboard cut-outs with lines. I've seen worse offerings from movies with bigger budgets and more accomplished casts, not many mind you, but a few.

Um?

[dflorcyk · 29 November 2018]

It's interesting to me , as busy as kids tend to be nowadays , that a couple of 11 year olds could find the time to make a little movie. Although, Get a big sharp object run at people and slash, probably didn't take a lot of time to make. Good on ya kiddos. I'm really amazed at the level of films being put out, another sad commentary on our society.

Not terrible, but a missed opportunity

[sinnfenian · 5/10 · 14 December 2020]

This is not a bad movie, per se. What you'll get is a throwback to the 80s slasher flicks and a lot of atmosphere. There's a starkness to the way its filmed that gives it a realistic feel. The acting is surprisingly good and the merciless way the killer takes people down is reminiscent of Texas Chainsaw part 1.

My only issue with this movie is that if the writers gave just an inch more effort, they could have come up with some kind of story as to why this is happening. Give us anything....not just some rando killing folks. If they would have done that, I think this movie would have been a pretty solid sleeper.

Really!!?

[bgsmoove · 1/10 · 8 November 2018]

This must be a tax write off! Avoid! Warning! Escape this fiasco!

Believe the rating, not the high reviews.

[Mike_T-Little_Mtn_Sound_Archive · 1/10 · 7 March 2020]

Reviews are almost always subjective, as they are, after all, opinions of movies. But when a viewer can read reviews and point out the misinformation they contain (and by misinformation, I mean "stuff that didn't happen in the film"), it severs all credibility the film and its crew possibly had.

This is one such example. The majority of the high reviews are not only subjectively unlikely, but they flat-out lie. I'm not sure if these were written by people associated with the film's production or by paid/compensated shills, but it really irks me that there is no way around this on IMDB. I know that fake reviews have been around longer than the internet, but when I choose to invest my time in a film based (in part) on something like a review, it's a real drag to find out said reviews are pure fiction.

No spoilers here...just don't waste your time. Even with the short run time I cannot recommend this film. And since I'm turned off by the blatant lying in the reviews, I'll take this moment to actively discourage you from watching it. Maybe if we actively boycott films and directors that have a history of dishonesty they will stop with the BS reviews. Doubtful, but please...consider starting your boycott here.

Dreadful

[carole-checksfield · 1/10 · 19 January 2020]

Dreadful, dreadful. Low budget, appalling acting and no storyline. Not worth wasting two hours of your life that you can't get back. If you can't be serious about making a movie then don't bother wasting everyone's time

Possibly the worst movie Ive ever seen

[freedom-56300 · 1/10 · 28 March 2020]

The sound score was off. The acting was horrific. There was no plot. The ending made no sense and was incomplete. The whole movie is some guy killing ppl with an axe. No reason, no explanation. Not even gratuitous nudity. Complete, utter waste of time. Dont bother.

Just as it should be... True terror...

[Wolfsings · 7/10 · 30 December 2020]

I truly enjoyed this... Very real and truly frightening. Well acted all around. The most important part is this has many elements we can all relate with. That's what makes it truly frightening. 7.5 all day...

Bad movie, not in a good way.

[jcroak-18174 · 1/10 · 1 February 2021]

I didn't even finish the movie. Chris Marcy is the worst actor I've seen in a while. Just a smug little a**hole. I know it is only an hour, but to waste that much time on this POS movie would kill me. oh and by the way Carole-Checksfield, The movie is only 1 hour, not 2, so stop lying and doing reviews you haven't even seen.

Hokie, but very entertaining.

[ejmc111 · 9/10 · 11 November 2018]

A good watch! I really enjoyed it, as there were characters that everyone know at least one of, and the murders are believable... sick... but believable. They do what real people would do in their situation.

A truly fun time!

[kitschgirl · 7/10 · 21 January 2019]

I wasn't expecting much, just a sucker for horror in the woods...but this really delivered for entertainment. Sure, it's low budget, but it hits you in the face from the get go and has a good comedic edge.

Tattie-don't bother...

[eacmacro-01305 · 1/10 · 21 December 2020]

One would think, with a title like this, that it would involve some interesting form of "creep..." But, alas, the marquee served its purpose..make it look like the antagonist is some otherworldly being, virtually impervious to damage...then his life is cut short when a brash, terrible acting brute bops him in the head. I wound up fast forwarding through most of it. In fact, I knew pretty much 3 minutes into the film (too short to be called "movie") that this was a dud. I truly believe it only takes 10 minutes to determine whether a film is good...this one failed with 7 minutes to spare. The bloopers at the end were probably the best part, so just jump to the last few minutes.

Love it, just wish it was longer...

[deweesekeith · 7/10 · 2 April 2020]

I've seen this film twice now--once not long after it came out and, again, last night--and each time it startled me in the way, I think, good horror should. The unexpected ferocity of the killer is what gets me.

On the plus side, good acting (for the most part), believe characterizations, an eerie setting, and a really interesting, at times beautiful soundtrack. On the down side, I want some back story and a longer film.

I know enough about folklore that I can come up with my own definition of what a "tattie-bogle" is, but there's something missing. Why is this happening? What is causing this? Not knowing does provide the imagination the opportunity to fill in the blanks, but I would have liked more.

New Genre...

[jcallender121 · 9/10 · 3 November 2018]

This is what happens when you give a wannabe film maker a few thousand dollars and a black bag full of talent. I'm genuinely struggling to find a flaw. This came from a very dark mind, its not a hero beats mystical monster type film, more of " a 7ft unit with a scythe and a mask wreaking havoc", situation. Imagine being stuck in the woods with Jason Vorhees little brother on the loose, that's what this film is, no long intros developing characters or soppy back story to the eventual hero who makes it out alive, just all is right, then someone gets a scythe in the head, what do we do now!!. None of the characters go into basements armed with letter openers, no-one has a squirrel that can summon Lucifer, no, it's just one scene of a madman on the loose. It's a bit lazy, no effort is made to explain what or who the Tattie-bogle is, but do we need to know? , the mooks running around getting slaughtered didn't seem to care and either do I. I loved this, like the title says, new genre, a lesson in terror.

I liked it a lot.

[marten-hellqvist · 7/10 · 4 November 2018]

This was very refreshing. Sort of a really old idea, but the way it was carried through made me happy. Looking forward seeing more from these writers.

Enjoyable!

[amandakociszewski · 7/10 · 29 November 2018]

I stumbled upon this quirky gem, I wish it was a full length movie. With that being said, it was perfect for the allotted time. A to-the-point cabin horror flick, with a very nice twist. Its low budget, but the score and acting are done well. Worth watching for those underground horror fans who need a quick fix. 7 stars for great plot and acting, just wanted it to be further developed!

Damn, this actually...

[VeganVag · 9/10 · 17 February 2020]

..... terrified me! Even the ending was reasonably good, nicely done for a low budget movie. Thanks!

Great Comedy!

[dawnferris · 6/10 · 30 November 2018]

Wait. It's a horror? Lol! I'm sorry I had to. This obviously micro budget had a plan. They planned to make a movie. They just aren't sure how. Scenes aren't finished, nothing is explained. I have to say, it IS the only movie that shows people doing things that people really would do if a crazy guy came after them.Running into things, hiding in plain sight..things fear make you do. And the killer didn't have super human strength, when people fought back, he looked winded. I laughed out loud a few times. I don't think that was the intent but I appreciate it nonetheless. Biggest chuckle? 21:26.

I Liked This

[wandernn1-81-683274 · 7/10 · 2 January 2021]

This was pretty great. We got right to the killing part of the story. Stupid characters did their stupid stuff and got exactly what they should have got. Cut out all the extra BS that most movies have. Just get to the killing and the running and the screaming. And the end...just about perfect!!! 7/10