foutainoflife We need to talk about this for a moment. Let's start with the horrific reality of how Elizabeth Short died. This woman was tortured for days and died from hemorrhage and shock resulting from concussion of the brain and lacerations to her face. She had also been mutilated after death. The postmortem mutilation consisted of her nether region being shaved, a criss cross pattern cut into that specific area, she had lacerations to her breast and thighs, she had sections of her flesh removed with the most disturbing section being a rose tattoo that she had on her thigh being placed inside her vagina, she was bisected, drained of her blood amd her body was scrubbed clean. There was no presence of seman but since her body had been washed but she was believed to have been sexually violated. She had been missing for six days and it was believed that she had been dead for between 8-12 hours when her body was discovered. This was truly a horrific murder. It is the stuff of nightmares and she, unfortunatly, lived it and no one has ever been held accountable for her brutal death.With that said, it is understandable that there have been many movies made about this crime because it is truly terrifying to know that there is this type of evil among us. I really liked the idea of this film. How would the ghost of Elizabeth short haunt this earth? She could want revenge. She could feel confused not understanding that she had died at the age of 22 or she could possibly be a sort of guardian angel for women who she believes to be in danger. There are a lot of things you could do with this concept. So with this film, um, I'm not satisfied. I know it is a B movie but I believe that I know how to give credit where credit is due and the only thing that this film has going for it is the fact that it revolves around Elizabeth Short's death. That's it. Not much more to say. The acting lacked realism. The sound wasn't good. The scenes were choppy. Maybe I missed it but the story about how she came into Tyler's life wasn't explained. I thought the cave scenes were stupid and unnecessary. The lady they picked to play Elizabeth Short looked nothing like her. I found it strange that they chose the name of Norma Jean for Elizabeth Short's friend when there has been no evidence that they knew each other as such. That scene was supposed to be set in 1947 but Norma Jean started going by Marilyn Monroe in 1946. It just wasn't good for me. Check it out if you're curious but you've been warned.

nitrojill I'm not a pro at reviewing movies & I checked the spoiler box just in case I give something away. I liked this movie. I "bought" it online at AmazonPrime & I also finally was able to buy a copy online. I know some of the actors in it and I thought they did a great job. I thought the storyline was very interesting. I could follow it along and it made sense. It creeped me out. There are many versions of the Black Dahlia out there and this one was different. The brother kills his parents & his doctor tracks down his sister to try & get info. I don't want tot give away the rest of it so I say go see it. The only thing I thought could have made it better was if it was longer and they drew out the story more. I loved the blood & gore & the story. I thought these people did a great job making this movie.

bktroub I had the opportunity to preview the movie at Phenomenology 105 in Gettysburg PA. The Britt Griffith I met was friendly, witty and very personable not like the Britt Griffith in the movie! He was very dark in this role. I found myself very drawn into the movie. The references to the time period were very accurate and the actress playing Norma Jean was very realistic in her voice and actions. I loved this version of the murder. It highlighted how the actors were passionate about the parts they had in the film. It gave me the chills!!!! This is a dark and scary movie, but not like the normal horror genre. I have been telling all of my friends about it. This is a film that will be in my personal library!

Matthew Prier I had a chance to see the film last weekend in Sacramento, they screened it for fans at Days of Terror. I love a good unsolved mystery so I am familiar with the Black Dahlia case from previous books and movies. This take is a refreshing change on the usual, the addition of the supernatural spins this from a crime drama into a horror film perfectly and I was riveted to my seat the whole time. They did go graphic in some scenes, this is not for the squeamish, but it all fits in with the story and really gives a strong fictional alternative to the other stories I have read/seen about the case. Certainly this beats out many 'based on a true story' films that barely give passing glances at the real life material, here they have managed to blend it in well so that with just a bit of suspension of disbelief you can see this as a possible explanation. Very well done and a great film for horror fans looking for something new again!