I saw this movie on cable and I really liked it. I bought this dvd brand new and it was defective. I sent it back to the online retailer that I bought it from and received a new copy. The same thing happened. It was defective. My Sony home player and my Sony players in my computer gagged on it and inevitably said that the discs need cleaning (the discs were clean but, also defective). I even tried them on a cheaper Magnavox player. I made it to the first scene with the trusty old Magnavox. But, then I lost picture and sound. Buy the slightly more expensive version of this dvd. It can't possibly be more defective.

I truly expected this movie to be the very definition of a "B" movie with a mediocre cast and shoddy dialog. Surprisingly the movie was a moderately good thrill ride full of twists and turns which leaves you shocked and appreciative of the thought put into the ending. I liked it alot.

Patrick Muldoon sure would be a household name if everyone watched the countless straight to videos this man has made. Muldoon possesses a swarmy sexuality, and a boy next door demeanor that has placed him in several heroic type roles. In "Blackwoods" however, Muldoon is cast in a role in which his character can be questioned. Director Uwe Boll uses kinetic flashbacks to illustrate this story of a man who is held hostage by a strange backwoods family, who hold him responsible for the death of their youngest daughter. Muldoon struck and killed her with his car. The family believes he was drunk when he did it and didn't get the justice they feel he deserved. So they decide to exact their revenge?
Or wait a minute...did it happen the way Muldoon remembers?
This is an intriguing, enigmatic tale where nothing is as it seems. Muldoon does a great job, with some good support from Michael Pare, Will Sanderson and zany Clint Howard.
The ending is a surprise, even though you should see it coming!
Still, quite different for Muldoon and worthwhile.

I wish I could review the film itself, because it looked very promising. Unfortunately, it isn't possible because the two copies I screened were defective. Some players refused to track beyond chapter 7, others, the last 2 chapters, 19 & 20. In every case, the picture froze and broke up, making complete viewing of the film impossible. The original, more expensive release of this DVD by Velocity Home Entertainment has been reviewed on this site without technical complaints, so I'm ordering that one instead. Meanwhile, Platinum needs to take this botched budget pressing off the market.

You have to watch this movie, it keeps you in suspense and keeps you guessing till the very end.

A must see!