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Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh stands as a testament to the chasm between ambitious titling and actual execution. The film's wonderfully absurd moniker promises a gonzo horror-comedy romp that sadly never materializes, leaving viewers with a decidedly conventional police procedural dressed up in genre clothing.The cinematography feels workmanlike rather than inspired, capturing Pittsburgh's gritty urban landscape without any particular visual flair or atmospheric depth. Tschetter's direction lacks the manic energy necessary to elevate what amounts to a straightforward serial killer investigation into the realm of effective horror-comedy. The film's tone wavers uncomfortably between genuine police drama and attempted camp, never finding the right balance to make either approach compelling.Jake Dengel delivers a serviceable performance as Detective Sweeney Birdwell, bringing a weary professionalism to his role that anchors the film's more grounded moments. Joe Sharkey, as Detective Joe Blocker, commits fully to his character's squeamish nature, though the recurring gag of his vomiting at crime scenes grows tiresome quickly. Susann Fletcher brings energy to her role as Deedee Taylor, the detective's daughter who becomes involved in the investigation, though her character feels somewhat underdeveloped. Beverly Penberthy, who also served as co-producer, provides occasional comic relief as Birdwell's chain-smoking wife attempting to quit through extreme methods.The film's greatest asset comes from Tom Savini's makeup effects work, which provides the visceral punch the story desperately needs. However, even these expertly crafted gore sequences cannot compensate for the film's fundamental lack of narrative drive or comedic timing. The script repeatedly returns to the same handful of running gags without developing them into anything more substantial or amusing.

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Reviewed by CrimsonRaptor 5 / 10

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Reviewed by kosmasp 6 / 10

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No pun intended - I had no idea what I was getting myself into. And some may feel the movie had no idea what it was supposed to be either. I think it is fair to say, that the movie is as silly and cheesy as it can be. And quite bloody overall - although deleted scenes on the disc I own suggest it could have been worse/better (depending on your own taste I reckon).The scene with the hat quite early on will be an indicator if you can bare it - do you like the humor (silly - I repeat: Silly!) or do you find it annoying as it can get? This will inform if you should continue watching. If you can dig it, there is some fun to be had along the road of course. An oddity I had no idea existed ...

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

1991

Action / Comedy / Horror

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

1991

Action / Comedy / Horror

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