Customer Reviews
I don't like this movie, so dark 
2008-07-31
I love the passion and the story in this story at first; however, the story turns out to be so dark. The way the group love dancing club and was addicted to electric reminds me uncomfortably about the dark side of the gay life that i never want to face and also drug. I should've been more careful when buying movie
socket 2008-07-22
The plot was sort of obvious but it was good to see the two main characters were gay and in a loving relationship. I hate to admit it,
but the Male nudity (though not at all gratuituous) was the only
good thing about the movie.
trash 
2008-07-20
sorry, but again one of the movies with Matthew Montgomery, who hasn't made a movie up to now, where he is able to proof that he could act. If you like independent movies, this one might be for you, but I think this is just a film you should rent in a video store, if you actually wanna see it. It's not worth buying it. Ridiculous storyline and bad acting, pure trash.
Socket 
2008-07-12
Quite a well made gay love story with tragic serial killer twist.Some minor male nudity,very much in context and naturalistic but not especially erotic.
Quite well acted .Held my attention as story unfolded.
I enjoyed it as a good scifi yarn with beleivable characters.
socket 2008-06-10
a slow tired tome and not at all electrifying. I didn't finish half the movie, zzzzzzzz
Almost the worst movie ever 2008-05-28
An erotic sci-fi fantasy like no other a pair of gay lovers literally get a jolt as they plug in for pleasure in Sean Abley s Socket. After being struck by lighting Dr. Bill Matthews receives extra special care from a mysterious sexy hospital intern Craig (Matthew Montgomery Gone But Not Forgotten). Having survived the same natural accident Craig introduces his new recruit to an underground group that uses electricity to reach ecstasy. Soon the two develop an insatiable appetite for wall sockets and each other but it s not enough for Bill. Using his gifted talents as a surgeon this doctor will stop at nothing to find the ultimate charge!System Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY/GAY & LESBIAN UPC: 807839003314 Manufacturer No: TLAD189
Electro Lust 2008-05-04
Simply ghastly film with an interesting premise, a talented (and comely) Matthew Montgomery, and absolutely nothing else going for it. Obviously made on a limited budget, this sci-fi tale of a lightning strike survivor and his involvement with a group of electroshock fetishists (also survivors of lightning strikes)could still have been a success, had there been a decent script, a competent lead actor, and some semblence of direction. As it is, the film is a frustrating waste of time.
Socket to me 2008-04-23
I enjoyed this movie. Even though it's not the best movie of any of the genres it crosses, it certainly is not "the worst gay movie ever", as touted in the hyperbolic reviews which trash it. SOCKET has a unique premise and carries it out well. Without over-analyzing the physics or having a degree in engineering, I was able to sit back and enjoy a fun ride with likable characters and a light presentation. I was a little disappointed because, I don't know why, I expected more gore. I guess when I learned of the concept of the movie, I thought it sounded very David Cronenberg... so I imagined there'd be more gore. One of the positive aspects of the movie is that it is a movie with gay characters that isn't about being gay. I think it has cross-over appeal for a hetero audience not afraid of seeing men naked as much as we see Sharon Stone naked in her "thrillers". Also, the nudity isn't as gratuitous as other reviwews here would have you believe. This isn't one of those movies that's all about sex & naked gays with a loose story hung around it. Here, the story and characters come first. I think the problem other reviewers had with this movie was a preconcieved notion of what they were going to see. I was disappointed with the lack of gore when I was expecting buckets, but I realize it wasn't the movie makers' fault I expected that without knowing the movie well before seeing it. I guess the movie is at least unique in the fact that its premise has a lot of possibilities- I think it is worth a look with an open mind and few preconcieved notions.
One of the worst movies ever made!!!!!! 2008-04-11
This movie changed my life. After viewing the movie I said to my self, "I can't believe I just waisted one hour and thirty minutes of my life." I would continue with a negative review, but I do not intend to waist any more time re: this mov..
- A Very Original Premise with a Too Common Plot - 2008-03-26
*Note: There are minor spoilers in this review.* --- SOCKET is a good SF horror film. The disappointing thing is, it could have been a great one. --- This movie's creative concept is that some people who are struck by lightning are then able to become quasi-sexually stimulated by electricity. These few meet together in a small, secret group and give themselves electrical highs. --- SOCKET then becomes the horror cliché story of a Strange Thing (blood, brain parts, salt, lifeforce, etc.) That Becomes An Addiction and ends with another cliché, The Horror Still Lives! --- (The Strange Addiction theme can be done with greatness: watch Roger Corman's X - THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES.) --- This is a well-done movie even with a low-budget that had to be filmed in 9 days. Many of the actors are excellent; one reason I bought this DVD was for Matthew Montgomery, who I've followed since his appearance in a fan-made STAR TREK web episode. --- The main reason I bought it is I *really* love SF&F&H and if it's gay-related that's a *big* plus. --- Beyond its standard plot, there are several serious problems that make enjoying SOCKET difficult. First, the movie's transfer to DVD seems to have been done at a low audio level. Once the film began I had to turn my TV's volume to nearly twice it's normal level to make it audible. (After the end credits, I was blasted by loud music when the disc returned to the menu.) --- Next, of great importance in all speculative film/fiction is to have a consistent universe *within* its story. SOCKET fails this in two ways. There is the often presence of TVs with static-filled screens. I had thought the electrically-charged character's body interfered with electronics, but this was contradicted by his using a cell phone and computer without problems. In the commentary, you learn the director *forgot* to film the explanation for the TVs, but even if this had been used, it's still not consistent in the movie. --- (The commentary is badly-made; some people on it can barely be heard and at one point there is an unexplained silence for 3 minutes.) --- Another internal universe concept in SOCKET is obsessive-compulsive neatness developes in these lightning-struck individuals. This is explained as "Energy is order." Scientifically that's wrong; energy is imbalance and chaos. (Re: E=MC2 & entropy & opening-credits' lightning.) This then contradicts many events, resulting in my often being "taken-out of the movie". --- Finally, one of the *worst* distractions was during the characters' "power-ups". I am 96% sure the sound used during these was of the original STAR TREK's "Enterprise" increasing its warp speed! --- It was very pleasarable to watch a movie where the central characters were gay men and this wasn't vital to the story; the same with the occasional nudity. However I was disturbed by what I felt was a rape of one man by the other, without any follow-up to this. --- I feel the reason I've been so critical in this review goes back to my original comment: SOCKET is a good SF horror film that could have been a great one. I suggest SOCKET as a should-see, and for gay SF&F&H fans, a must-buy. Just know you might be disappointed at times.
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