The Vagrant

What was this? A comedy? No, I don't think so. Usually comedies will have humorous scenes, this movie has exactly one that earned a chuckle(the aforementioned cops and urination bit). A horror movie? Nope, usually horror movies will evoke some kind of feeling of dread or fear. A bum popping up to yell boo doesn't qualify. A psychological thriller? Nope, thrillers will leave you guessing and this one plays its hand far too early. Bill Paxton seems like a nut job from the beginning so his descent into madness is no big change. What was up with him driving his car off a cliff and in the very next scene gassing it up like nothing was wrong? This was nothing more than a z-grade bottom filler that should be avoided.

.The main issue with this movie is the script. It takes an intriguing premise and makes it into a confusing mess. You're left wondering what is going on, waiting for a twist or wrinkle. The supposed payoff is so lame and low-effort it's embarassing. This needed a rewrite or two to add suspense and a fleshed-out conclusion. As it stands, there are lots of pointless loose ends, useless characters, and Michael Ironside is sadly wasted. It's mediocre, yet watchable. Cheesy, but not without a couple laughs and surreal story developments. Without any spoilers, I loved the dream sequences and the trailer park scenes and characters. Bill Paxton is out of place here, he doesn't nail the 'normal' version of his character, nor the wild and crazy scenes, either. But he is watchable as always This is a perfect movie to fall asleep to. Dull but comfy.

This was close to being a lost 80's style horror-comedy classic, but just falls short of the mark in the end. The script was just a touch too weak, the comedy a tad too far between, and the horror not strong enough. With a few tweaks, it could have been great, but as is, it's just a average movie at best. Paxton is game, but the rest just doesn't quite add up.

well the movie doesn't start as strong as one might think with this all-star line up, but really picks up after the fantasy scene where the Vagrant is humping Bill paxton's wife, this is the turning point of the movie where you don't know who to trust and where to turn for the next exciting scene. Just remember, you never know who the vagrant really is, dood. This movie is what blew Paxton up to be in movies like Trespass, he puts on a heartfelt performance, even though he sleeps with 400 lbs. trailer park woman, he saves face by doing it while he is handcuffed, so its not really his fault. I gave this movie 9 stars because of the riveting plot and super cast.

This 1992 comedy thriller stars Bill Paxton and Marshall Bell. Paxton (True Lies) plays Graham, a businessman who moves into a new home and becomes haunted by a vagrant (Bell) residing across the street. Graham suspects he's dangerous and begins having nightmares/hallucinations of him which causes him to question his own sanity. This isn't a bad flick with amusing and cringeworthy moments, Paxton is good in it and there's grotesque make-up effects for Bell's character. Give this one a view at least once.

At times, I was wishing that Bruce Campbell played Bill Paxton's part. But I do like a good dose of the Paxton when I can get it, and I definitely got a different kind of role from him in this movie. Not the greatest thing in the world, but it definitely reminded me of something that would make a great short story or novella. Especially with the degrees of paranoia exhibited by Paxton's character. Also, it felt as if the writer didn't know where to take such a simple premise so it kind of goes all over the place for the second half. The movie starts in one area and ends in another. No real direction. But the back story was nice. For a film of this caliber, I wasn't expecting any reasoning. It's also good to see Ironside and Bell in something together beyond Total Recall.

This is a movie that in no way takes it self seriously. The plot is farcical, the actors over play there parts and the direction is over done. The result is pure cult. Its a shame that this movie is not available on DVD. Bill Paxton plays a yuppie Graham Krakowski who buys a house and ends up being menaced and framed for murder by a strange and sinister Vagrant played by the always excellent Marshall Bell. Soon people start dieing and all fingers are pointing in Krakowski direction. The movie surfs the fine line between comedy and horror very well. Mainly because the movie doesn't try to fit into any real category, its not exactly horror, its not exactly comedy. it could be called black comedy but I and most people who have seen it would call it, Unique.