Battle Royale is good - but a bit overhyped in my opinion. I saw the special edition with all the additional flashbacks at the end. Good, but not groundbreaking. I felt there was more potential in it for a different kind of film that might have worked better. Of course that's completely dependant on taste of the individual. Not the best asian horror/thriller I've seen, and not close either. It's an alright watch... I'd say, but not something I'd order overseas just to see. If your a fan, go for it.
I've seen Demons 2, not the first, and I'd say it's very funny when it doesn't mean to be. Or maybe it does, but hey, all in 80's fashion, right? It did have a certain feel to it, and was good fun to watch. It's teen-targetted, 13-16 perhaps. That's how I felt, anyways.
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