Who ever told you Strangeland is a "great film" should be shot and hung from a tree like Ct. Howdy.
Its directed by Dee Snider...
What did people really expect?
Its definitely a cult classic but there is nothing great or original about this flick.
I personally feel the reason for its "cult status" is the fact that people expected Snider to fail miserably but didn't and exceeded expectations.
I'd rate the film 6/10.
Nothing new or original but entertaining none the less
