The 3rd installment of the now "infamous" ALL NIGHT LONG trilogy, THE FINAL CHAPTER, is also a very decent film. Part 1 of the series was kinda slow and not too "shocking", but ATROCITY (part 2) and THE FINAL CHAPTER really stepped things up a notch. Although THE FINAL CHAPTER may not be quite as bloody as ATROCITY, this one is far more psychologically whacked-out, and really extends the idea of alienation and social outcast-ism to the highest level. A semi-retarded kid that works in a "by-the-hour" hotel becomes obsessed with a cute grocery store worker. He begins digging in her trash and decorating his room with her discarded personal items, including her used tampons and maxi-pads. Needless to say this kid is a f**ked up freak. Like part 1 of the series, there are a few plot lines that are unnecessary, like the retarded girl that keeps getting abused by everyone for no apparent reason in the beginning of the film, then just disappears after the first 20 or so minutes...but even so, the gradual decline of this kid into utter insanity and obsession is interesting and powerful to watch. There are definitely some "rough" scenes, the rape, kidnap, torture and dismemberment of our main character's "surogate" obsessee is pretty hard-core. The ending is appropriately gory and distasteful - and extremely downbeat and hopeless. I feel that THE FINAL CHAPTER is the strongest in terms of being psychologically disturbing, but still has a few minor faults in the story-telling. ATROCITY (part 2) is sleaker and gorier, but not as "deep". I definitely like both of the sequels better than Part 1, but I can't honestly say which of the second 2 films I like better. Both are good and definitely worth checking out, especially if you've only seen Part 1 and walked away disappointed. Altogether, the ALL NIGHT LONG trilogy is pretty strong viewing and absolutely not for the casual movie-goer. Those of us out there that seek out extreme "shock-cinema" will be pleasantly surprised. Recommended 8.5/10
