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This was raw, visceral stuff, for which we have writer/director Eva Vives to thank.

A good example of the contents of tins doing exactly what they say.

There are only a couple of jolts, assisted by a screamishly loud soundtrack, and as for the gore rating, it is laughable compared to other recent horror releases.

Death Proof is as much an experience as it is a movie for those who love movies.

The film is unnecessary, crude and unrefined, but takes its place in the entertainment black hole that is Friday night, as the cinematic equivalent of a fried Mars bar.

So, yes, this film is derivative, yes, it is predictable, but it still retains some charm.

There is certainly some pleasing schadenfreude, but it doesn’t have the nerve to go all out, and ultimately it’s not as clever as it thinks it is.

For all the postmodern presentation, every emotion here ultimately rings true, and there are enough great ideas, oddball characters, amiable performances and big laughs to ensure that this remains a cult favourite.

Never forgets to keep its emphasis on fun

Van Heijningen Jr tragically fails to exploit our fear of the unknown and the potential tension of the paranoia-stoking premise.