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When a serial killer begins slaughtering virgins at the "Cherry Falls" High School, the students run riot trying to have sex and protect themselves - in that order. As the terror mounts, as much as it does anyway, clues point to the obligatory terrible secret.
It's better than the plot sounds but not always. Brittany Murphy is good as the lead teenager, though she stumbles at some particularly awkwardly scripted moments.
But with a title as subtle as "Cherry Falls" - 'popping your cherry' is an American expression but it's thoughtfully spelt out for us - this was never going to be understated. Instead there is a great deal of humour and there are also very many laughs, it's just that the one doesn't always cause the other. Some moments clearly meant to be funny just slide past without a chuckle while just occasionally you may even guffaw at the silliness.
For that's the mix on offer here. Post-"Scream" you can't just offer horror, it has to be knowing or funny. "Cherry Falls" can't handle the juggle and instead it becomes a balance between gory and very silly. Its denouement should have us thrilled and amused but it does neither.
Poor moments aside, it's not a bad film and you do want to know what happens next, even if you guessed an hour ago. Horror fans will find nothing new here but if you're squeamish, you'll find this easier to take than you expect - once you get passed the very ominous sound effects of knives on steel and ripping noises.
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