"No Reason" is (despite the title) a German German-language film from 2010, so this one has its 7th anniversary this year. The writer and director is Olaf Ittenbach and this should already tell you what to expect here, especially if you read the name of Andreas Pape in the cast. It is horror with lots of violence. The lead actress is Irene Holzfurtner and she elevated the material and I must say I am a bit surprised here. But she does not elevate it enough for it to be an even mediocre outcome. There is a definite structure to this movie. The first part is the introduction. The second part is the collection of color sequences. Third part is the flashback to reality. And the final part is the epilogue with the central character being dead. I personally think parts 1 and 3 were somewhat decent and without the epilogue I maybe would have given it even 2 stars out of 5. But I just can't. Not just because of the epilogue, but also because the color sequences are so bad and so pretentious in how they are trying to deliver a deeper meaning and significance, but it's really just sex and gore. Nothing else. Like I said, this is a bit of a shame as the first 15-20 minutes were kinda solid. This is also why I would say that this is probably one of the better Ittenbach movies, but the fact that I still give it only 2 stars shows you how I don't like the "filmmaker" at all. Nonetheless it is pretty shocking that Ittenbach has made films for over 2 decades when this came out and it still so abysmal in quality. So yeah, there are occasional ups here (like the lead actress I mentioned earlier), but all in all I recommend everybody to stay far far away from this film. The best thing is really that it runs for 70 minutes only.

I spent a considerable amount of time trying to get ahold of this, so I was delighted to finally see the original movie (with eng subs) once I had procured it here in the states!Olaf Ittenbach makes really cool and crazy over-the-top-not-necessary- but-now-that-you-mention-it-that's-kind-of-awesome type horror movies. He executes special effects with unquestionable brilliance - I dare any of you to create a CGI that has a comparable effect. - And the movies he directs often dispatch a rather generic plot that allows for such gore and action sequences to be thread together. Personally, I really enjoy his style and totally grasp where he's going with it.This movie in particular shines for multiple reasons. The special effects and Gore in this film are abundant. In addition to that, it actually has a pretty good plot and interesting main character as well (who also happens to be completely nude for almost the entire film.)It explores things like Drug Addiction, Mood & Mental Disorders, Heaven & Hell, Sensory Perception & Colors, while piecing together the heroine's memory and contrasting that with what ends up being the reality. It is somewhat self-important but it works for this film.The musical score is EFFECTIVE, creepy, and surprisingly poignant considering the genre of film. While this movie did not reinvent the wheel, It certainly captures the elements necessary to make something resonate as creepy/scary/disturbing. This movie would STILL be very creepy without all the over-the-top violence and blood/gutspilling - However; The fact that it is there makes it even that much more delightful. Buy/Rent It ;)

Olaf Ittenbach's first love is plainly producing the most disgusting gore effects possible, so his fans will not be disappointed with 'No Reason'. Especially in the central part of the film the viewer is 'treated' to some of the most grisly effects you'll ever see - limbs are hacked off, flesh is torn, skulls are split and the blood never stops. The trouble is that Olaf and his team obviously spent the bulk of their time & energy on the gore scenes that actually don't add anything to the plot while not putting enough effort into some of the other sets. The majority of the cast give the kind of uninspired performances one associates with this genre, but not the lead actress. Irene Holzfurtner gives an outstanding performance despite having to be completely naked apart from blood & grime for the majority of her screen time. Ittenbach wisely cast the talented Ms Holzfurtner who was in her early forties rather than a younger, more nubile woman and this decision is what puts 'No Reason' above the standard gore offerings.

This movie wastes no time getting into gear exposing full frontal female nudity and excessive gore. This movie reminded me of some great horror films of 2010 such as The Farmhouse, Blood River and Devil but unfortunately for this German export, it didn't live up to its potential. The problem with this film is that it is too confusing and convoluted for the average gore fan. The acting is tenuous at best and the ending seems a little rushed although i did like the conclusion. Other negatives to this film were the special effects and the audio. Some effects were so bad and obviously fake that it took a bit of the gore authenticity away from the proceedings. The audio sounded like it came from another film at times and was badly recorded into this picture. It's not all doom and gloom for this picture, the pacing is good and moves along at a very crisp pace and for the budget I think the heart of this film was in right place. It also had a grimy '70's grind house feel reminiscent of great 1970's exploitation sleaze such as Malabimba and one of my all time favourite's Alucarda. So for those of you that love grisly gore and nudity running amok...proceed, the rest of you stay far far away.....