Bad Movie Review: Stitches, 2001

Good is only skin deep... we review temptation straight video horror Stitches, 2001
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Summary: A demon disguised as an old woman moves into a boarding house for the purpose of harvesting the souls of the other occupants.
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SHADOWS: Michaela Urban, jay snigler, Kristin Hitron, Doug Sparks, Matthew Wolforth, Maurice Terenzio, Hal Remorse, Brian B, Dan D Doty, Paul Keating, Johnny Compton, Adi Wood, Rodney J Kelly, Chris Hewson, Andreas Buckley, Shaun Turcott, Todd Y., Symon O'Hagan, Allan Liska, Walter Durham, Rick Walz, Kristiyan Butev, Al Champagne, Dragonfyree, Robert Hedges, E. P. Haury, Spooky Robot, Mark Osborn, Dave Church, Travis Stephenson, Ossie Nelson, Mark Welsh, Michael Clark, Rachemus, Lightning Round, Ian Lewis, Cecelie, Jonathan Harrison, Colleen Crouch, Darren Le Noble, Melanie Atherton Allen, Gappasaurus, Chris Weakley, Joe Porter, Scott Nesmith, John L., Normand Richardson, Richard Sadler, Ken Smiley, John Hepp, Chantelle Corey, Joe Niedbala, Joseph Hines, Stephen Crane, Kali, Anthony Strocks, Sikander, Joseph Dougherty, Jasmine Shafer, goddessoftransitory, Michael and Heather Bailes, steve scibelli, Connor Brennan, Raven House Mystery, ChaosOverlordZ,
ACOLYTES: Robert Ornelas, Thomas Thaler, Richard R. Adams, Alan, Scott Johnson, Kenneth, Kholek92, Chris Spaseff, NelsonR, Kyle Olson,don H Andrews, Brian Gillen, Terrance Odette, Goosefoot, Brian Kidd, Christopher Nam, TomPiller, Coogrfan, TheZodMaker, Bryan White, C, Hester Grayson, Craig, Timothy Gonyea, Sean Manogue, Steve Dessent, Lou Faulhaber, IrritableBadger, Sean in Florida, Jim Kallaugher, Lisa Kuta, Walt Marsters, James Miers, Geoffrey of Clan Gunn, Peter Sondheim, Chris Anastasio, Tarami Bedona, Mark J. Matthews, Ariana Thompson, Andrew Hughes, Chris Baglin, Angelina Licchelli, Karl Bernhard, Picatea, Mary Whitcher, Rhea Fleming, Mason Highreich, David Gattis, Mark, Heather L., Larry Cloud, Rick Winters, Lloyd, Roger Edwards, Ann Knight, James J Kelly, David work, The Craven Fop, Brian T., Ch'aska Huayhuaca, Jenny Swindells, Arbie A, Ivo, Jon, Brett Hopkins, Joost, Tman, Fritz Rutz, Robert ALAN Bryan, Chris McGarel, Scott Underwood, Larry Willoughby, Mark Curtis, KwaidanFan, Daniel Adams, David Nevarrez, Dave Smith, Barbara Mosley, Mark Maillet, John Wick, Kenneth Carlson, Ron Klym, James Vance, Joe Goes Over, Tom Lanckman, Nancy A. Collins, Alex B, Gary Mercer, Janna Nicole, Clarence Pitre, james Steadman, Simon Ash, Thomas Brown, Chris Fischer, D R Wellington, Richard D'Ambrosia, Milton Knight, Michael Schmidt, Michael Dean Jackson, Dark_Roast, Gemma Crowley, Andrew Weber, Jim Rockford, Johnathan Henning, James Robertson, Nils Muninsheim, Albertus Magnus, Janne Wass, Robert Freeborn, David Conner, Ford, Amber Wesley, Karl Bunker, Tony Belmonte, Jim Smith, Mark Buckley, Uwe Marquardt, Terry LeCroix, Russ Chandler, Melissa Hayes,
Written and presented by Robin Bailes @robinbailes
Directed and Edited by Graham Trelfer
DARK CORNERS OF THIS SICK WORLD S14E09
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[@haytdotexe]

It’s like hallmark movie with a demon.

[@BlackburnBigdragon]

You know what... this may be the most accurate comment to describe this movie. Hahaha! I was thinking something similar, but I had trouble actually putting it into words.

[@Kitsaplorax]

A Hallmark Halloween movie. Though it needs more treacle.

[@lindaloe]

LOL 😁 😆!!

[@a.champagne6238]

​@@Kitsaploraxthere was a funny SNL sketch recently of a Halmark Halloween movie.

[@GrandOldMovies]

Love your staff of expert consultants -- so informative on obscure questions about these films! As for favorite cinematic demons, I'll go with Walter Huston in ALL THAT MONEY CAN BUY (AKA, THE DEVIL & DANIEL WEBSTER) - about the wittiest and most charming devil you'll find; he'll make selling your soul a pleasure!

[@paultapner2769]

Favourite demon is easy: Pitch in Santa Claus. The 1959 Mexican one that was on Mst3k. A demon in Pantaloons is more endearing than scary. Which makes him fun.

[@andrewyoung2796]

'" now he's pitch black'" things that make me laugh. From mst3k

[@hobo-a-gogo4727]

Great content as usual. Thank heaven you have an official Needlework Advisor to clear up any soul sewing questions! Happy New Year and thank you Dark Corners!!!! 🎉

[@danddoty3981]

I know, one wrong stitch and BANG, you're standing outside The Iron City Of Dis.

[@mmattson8947]

If the Official Needlework Advisor is also a demon in disguise, of course she would claim that soul-stealing sewing machines are not possible.

[@mariakelly90210]

Dark Corners has an official Needlewok Advisor? Awesome!

[@shannondore]

Love the sewing advisor.❤😂

[@futuristica1710]

Happy New Year!

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

The Dark Corners advisor list continues to grow!

[@historylover]

"I know I do." LOL!

[@BingFox]

Said this on the Rifftrax version: Reminds me of an FMV video game.

[@TheBeird]

3:40 That was delivered way more chillingly than anything in this film. Crikey oh blimey!

[@NGMonocrom]

Talk about wasting a fantastically creative concept! And, that's coming from a Writer who posts his story ideas as role-plays on his _other_ YT channel. Concept and character deserve both better plot and theme. Also, the Devil and those who serve him, don't use trickery to acquire souls. People are more than happy to surrender themselves in exchange for money, power, youth, good looks. The deals are straight-up legit. No trickery involved.

[@Niobesnuppa]

There are actually some pretty creative ideas there with the soul stitching and the demon making disguises with a cursed sewing machine, it's just a shame the movie is so shit.

[@bondavebond]

You rogue. 🤠

[@bambufan3636]

Rifftrax put their version of this "movie" up on their channel for free: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZCzq5WfrtSUl7s. Even then it's barely watchable.

[@BigSlimyBlob]

You rip what you sew.

[@amb163]

Happy New Year, Robin! Hope you reach 100K subscribers this year -- the quality of your channel deserves it!

[@thatlittlevoice6354]

Your snide comments and timing in editing have me in......I can't think of a word, but you're a funny guy.

[@euansmith3699]

The Dark Corners' Cinematic Universe adds a new stand-out character; Cameraman's Mother 👏👏👏 Tim Curry as "Darkness" in "Legend" is a great cinematic demon. Thanks for another year of fun and entertainment. All best with 2024.

[@DarkCornersReviews]

This is actually her second appearance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX7cpZlop9h9qac

[@euansmith3699]

@@DarkCornersReviews 🤗🤗🤗

[@rubberneckinc.8937]

Cameraman's Mum? Well that's pretty cool. Better than the movie it seems. Is it just me or does Sam (from the movie) look like the Professor from Gilligan's Island?

[@EAG46]

I'd like to see "The Batley Townswomen's Guild version of 'The Importance of Being Earnest.'" And I hope The Cameraman's Mum comes back as an expert. Rifftrax did this movie as a VOD riff and I see why. Happy New Year, Robin! :)

[@stillhuntre55]

Did you catch the Cameraman's Mum's first appearance in Dangerous Men? GOLD.

[@TheArthouseReview]

Many bad movies are fun watches because they are bad in the right way; this just looked dire. I struggled to get through this review, the film looked so worthless.

[@TheRealNormanBates]

Favorite cinematic demons? Well, there's Tim Curry as Darkness in the film *Legend,* and while he may be _the_ demon, I would also add Robert DeNiro in *Angel Heart.*

[@OtterPawStudios]

Fun fact! The actress playing the demon’s human form was also Mary Sue in “Rappin’ For Jesus”. Definitely a different side of her here. 😂

[@boardskins]

Sewing for Satan

[@OtterPawStudios]

@@boardskins Satan is her… well, you know 😉

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@boardskinsyou win.

[@BlackburnBigdragon]

I get absolutely giddy whenever I see a really... off the wall... question answered in a cameo by one of your family members. Haha! I don'e know why, but their reactions tells us all we need to know about the family dynamics. Hahaha! I love it!

[@matthewholland2816]

You know what came out around the time this movie did? That episode of Courage the Cowardly Dog “The Quilt Club.” Much better story arc and terrifying to boot :)

[@carlwilkerson9722]

I've always thought that "devil genre" would be better if they skipped the weak attempts at theology and just showed the ass-kicking by the hellish minions. This film has convinced me of the error of my ways. Sorry.

[@TheArthouseReview]

The Tommy Cooper sketch was bad in the right (intentional) way. Lol.

[@alandhopewell]

For me, that would be the beastie in 1957's CURSE OF THE DEMON, with Dana Andrews. Happy New Year, Robin!

[@davidlionheart2438]

Absolutely! My favorite, as well.

[@skylx0812]

Jamie Sheridan's portrayal as Randall "The Darkman" Flagg in the 90s miniseries The STAND was very good. The series was like a cliffs notes version of the novel but he like many of the other actors seemed to be well cast. With the exception of Molly Ringwald who was a bit old to be Frannie.

[@mariakelly90210]

I liked Jamie Sheridan on Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

[@JonathanWard-n6p]

Your reviews are outstanding. Really funny. And I loved The Werewolf of Priory Grange btw.

[@markditoro8836]

Favorite cinematic demon is still the unnamed demon that shows up at the climax of Night of the Demon. It was the right decision to show it, but it only should have been shown from Karswell's point of view.

[@euansmith3699]

That is a fantastic film; and, I agree, that showing the Demon is a feature, not a flaw.

[@moose6509]

Now Tommy Cooper DID have me in stitches.......

[@gamelairtim]

My favorite cinematic demons are The Car (1977) and Tim Curry as Darkness from Legend.

[@euansmith3699]

When the Car drives through that house at chest height 😄😄😄😄😄 The Car, itself is wonderfully ugly; like the Green Hornet's Black Beauty's unfortunate sibling.

[@shannondore]

I loved "The Car" It's a cheesy one but entertaining. I always thought the car looked pretty cool.

[@euansmith3699]

@@shannondore I guess that "Rubber" could be viewed as a sort of sequel to "The Car".

[@shannondore]

@@euansmith3699 omg! That's another good one. 😂

[@dylanehooverlibrarian7026]

One of my favorite cinematic devils was from Angel Heart (1987). To say more ruins a lot, but needless to say - what a presence!

[@hawker7488]

NGL, when you introduced the sewing expert, I half expected it to be the wife of the Dark Corners Science Adviser...

[@buzzawuzza3743]

If they didn't bring in any tension to keep us on edge maybe they should have gone for laughs?

[@williamtsutherland8240]

Sam's right about 'something' being in the house. It's the guy who's reflected in the window @ 6:20. . .

[@raincoaster99]

Does Lucifer qualify as a demon? Not clear on the theology here, but you have to give it up for Viggo Mortensen as Lucifer in The Prophecy.

[@philipmorris4843]

Like the Billy Zane demon in that movie I’ve seen many times and now can’t remember the name. Bill Sadler and Will Smith’s wife is in it

[@parisgreen4600]

'Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight' - is that the one where CCH Pounder points her (missing) hand at Zane and says "This is me, giving you the finger!"? Genius!

[@thrashpondopons8348]

This Flic might have worked better as an anthology!

[@tskmaster3837]

I saw this movie but remember nothing. Went back and checked again, still no recognition. For sheer entertainment value, my favorite demon is Billy Zane from Demon Knight. No character name, it's just Zane.

[@stephenperry4197]

Kind of makes me want to see a version of Mrs Doubtfire where Mrs Doubtfire is actually Satan.

[@WilAdams]

Sorry, but this film was and currently is a classic. The reason it had to be set at some point in the past is because people were more religious back then so setting it in modern times would not have worked--see the remake of Carrie (2013) to see how--when compared to the 1976 original (and even the novel) film--it just does not work in a modern non-religious/non-bullying society. As for the old lady moving through the guests looking for ways to motivate them to surrender their souls each one of the household has a different price for their souls so finding that price is not as easy as he makes it sound here. The acting--especially the last man standing--is strong by people who no doubt understood that this film would not enhance their resume, but who also give their all. I do agree that she should have employed a gravelly stereotypical demon voice when she was in fact the demon, but then he would have claimed it was cliche. For a subdued little horror film this one fits the bill.

[@fletchkeilman2205]

Oh God. We just watched this with the Rifftrax commentary. It was probably the ONLY way someone can get through it

[@franzferdinand2]

My platonic ideal of a fictional devil has to be Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster.

[@moepanetta9028]

Happy 😊 new year Robin

[@skatemonk]

May I suggest "Mrs. Amworth", a crappy 2007 vampire flick where the often-nude vamp was played by an acquaintance of mine (who never got paid). How bad could it be?

[@tintindb]

Satan (who went changing references to him/her/it in printing company from Satan to Stan) in the 60's Bedazzled starring Dudley Moore. I stayed up to watch that though I slept through some parts. There's also the remake that starred Brendan Fraser where Satan was player by a woman whose name escapes me. ( For some reason I keep thinking of Hugh grant...). Then there was also the movie that starred Johnny Depp. Was it called the Ninth Circle?(Christ I'm getting old.) Where we only find out who Satan is at the end. Again it's a woman. Great stuff all round sir. Looking forward to seeing all those Dark Corners in 2024... Oh. And love the t-shirt. Lol.

[@davidlionheart2438]

Interviewer: "Why were your performances so bad?" Cast: "The Devil made us do it!"

[@mauricedavis2160]

Siri, your television, phone and every damn electronic device in your home and vehicle do now, what that piece of crumbled up demon paper did a hundred years ago, ah technology, what's not to like!!!🙏✨👌👻

[@billmurray7473]

Do you notice how older actresses find success in horror 🤔 movies? Bette Davis and Karen Black did. Many 40+ actresses should consider it. A lot better than Botox surgery.

[@regan9851]

Happy New year, Great video as usual

[@nolotrippen2970]

I liked it well enough. Seems like a community theater group got together and decided to make a movie and didn't do too badly.

[@bensneb360]

Like this movie, your review always leave me in stitches lol

[@marklatchford9557]

Loving the Python reference at 1:24!

[@tuckerbowen4626]

I know the acting is pretty bad and the visual effects are abysmal (and that's all most people care about) but I actually liked how the movie showed this demon as a schemer who uses people's desires to manipulate them into deals that are rigged against them.

[@peterbailey6930]

Outstanding my Ladd. I can honestly say I have never seen this. And I'm glad

[@john_blues]

I'd have to say Pinhead.

[@stillhuntre55]

I have to add my vote for Tim Curry in Legend. BTW, is there going to be a DCRCU (Dark Corners Reviews Cinematic Universe) playlist? All the Needlework Advisor, Science Advisor, and Science Advisor's Assistant videos?

[@DarkCornersReviews]

I like that idea. It would give me a break

[@stillhuntre55]

@@DarkCornersReviews LOL!! I hadn't thought of that!

[@ritawing1064]

Anything that brings on Tommy Cooper can't be all bad!

[@Skarrz72]

I saw this movie not long ago, I enjoyed it.

[@petermurray4193]

Who played Jack Worthington

[@glenmcculla6843]

Definite TV movie vibes to this, like if The Exorcist was played by Brian Denney.

[@glenmcculla6843]

*Dennehy.

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Great job on the review, Robin. I'm afraid to ask how painful this film was to get through initially. As for the best cinematic demon, I would have to give that to Tim Curry as Darkness in Ridley Scott's "Legend" (1985). Such a terrifying visual, without any help from CGI. Other fun favorites include Old Scratch from "Rock 'N Roll Nightmare" (1987), Lipstick Demon from "Insidious" (2010), and "Pumpkinhead" (1988).

[@davidconnellan6875]

1st?

[@DarkCornersReviews]

You are indeed.

[@patriciadilday447]

Damn! Missed it by a minute! 😂

[@rubberneckinc.8937]

I don't just click the like button. I make Jamie work for it.

[@euansmith3699]

People never seem to realize that, by posting "1st", they are simply attracting the attention of the demon, Firsty McFirstface. @@DarkCornersReviews

[@davidconnellan6875]

@@DarkCornersReviews yay

[@workingstiffdiogenes2195]

What? Not one vote for Pazuzu (?) the demon who possessed Regan in The Exorcist? He's the OG. My other favorites are the unnamed demon from The Evil Dead, and the Babadook.

[@robertrootes]

This is a weird movie

[@CaptOrbit]

The car in "The Car".

[@archlich4489]

Dunno about demons but my favorite movie lich is David Lo Pan from Big Trouble In Little China. ☠

[@TheMadAfrican1]

The SFX and ideas in this film are actually pretty cool. Unfortunately, the actual writing is godawful.

[@ianmcnulty799]

Mrs Albright's not doing so bad as far as demon performances go, but my favorite is Ava Gardner as hell's realtor in The Sentinel. Would you ever review that?

[@lewisdoherty7621]

Apparently the poor demon is probably feeling pressure from Ed Gein who is setting the quota.

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

I actually saw this on a double DVD with an equally horrible movie called Dead and Rotting. If you haven't reviewed that yet you should.

[@danddoty3981]

Sorry, Ed Gein came up with the skin suit first. I know it was low budget, did they have ultra boring too. I don't like to horror with devils and demons.

[@bradencampbell464]

That's not a demon sewing in hell, that's leather face making his next mask.

[@docthemetalfreak]

sorry for sounding wrong in this but at first I thought this would be a review of the 2012 movie. good thing I looked at the thumbnail. still tho curiosity won over to check this out.

[@colleencrouch4346]

So, the wife lost her soul for having sex with another man, even though she genuinely believed he was her husband? They really did make the bar to get into H@ll unbelievably low.

[@birdofevil7970]

i wonder why such a big percentage of scifi, fantasy and horror films are awful. Most westerns, mysteries, war movies etc are of decent quality.

[@a.champagne6238]

Straight-to-video movies like this are just too dull to even approach so-bad-it's-good level.

[@skipdonaghue9451]

I'd definitely watch this! Then move on to knitting tutorials.

[@GiantBoarMonster]

It kinda seems like a shitty reworking of Needful Things.

[@pierregirard1970]

The era is probably the 30's, judging by the style.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

“well i know i don’t”? umm…that wasn’t a no😬that means it might be possible 😱

[@dbsommers1]

Saw this. It felt like the idea might have been okay, but the execution was off

[@ptrgreeny]

6:23 cameraman's in the reflection of the glass....lower left screen.

[@robotrix]

Why set it a hundred years ago? How many boarding houses do you know of these days?

[@Caine7ify]

7:07, I am serious, ans don't call me Shirley.

[@nedludd7622]

"opens with some satanic sewing" that about sews it up.

[@leoniesableblanc]

Didn’t realise you were an author! I am now reading the kindle version of The Immortal Dracula ( I am a vampire nut) . Enjoying it so far and will most probably end up reading the others also.

[@DarkCornersReviews]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for reading

[@arkayoarkayo4739]

"I'll make you see God!". 😂

[@itowmyhome797]

🎉

[@jameskerr8091]

Your comments are hilarious!

[@lyndatuttle]

Sammie Davis Jr in "Poor Devil"

[@morgangallowglass8668]

Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@cherylsmith4826]

Wow thats a crazy movie

[@JeffreyDeCristofaro]

"Oh dear." 'Nuff said.

[@rameybutler-hm7nx]

Wow bad acting.😮😮😮

[@martinradcliffe4798]

Batley Townswomen's Guild- yes!

[@DarkCornersReviews]

Glad someone noticed.

[@seymourskinner2533]

I watched this. 😢🤮

[@Malum09]

"I know i do!" oh! okay?