Jolly Roger Massacre at Cutters Cove

Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter's Cove is a 2005 American horror film directed by Gary Jones, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jeffrey Miller. The movie follows the vengeful pirate Roger LaForge, also known as Jolly Roger, who returns from the dead to kill the descendants of his crew that mutinied against him 300 years earlier. Rhett Giles stars as Jolly Roger, alongside a cast including Tom Nagel, Kristina Korn, Thomas Downey, Kim Little, and Pamela Munro.

The film was released on DVD by Mosaic on November 28, 2005. It later saw additional releases by Terra on April 3, 2007, and by Timeless Media on June 5, 2007. Reception for the film was mixed. Dread Central gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars, criticizing the ending but appreciating the gore. Digital Retribution.com awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, praising its delivery of gory content despite some shortcomings in character development. Terror Hook.com rated it 5.5/10, commending the gore and editing but finding the plot cheesy and slow-paced.

Film Threat praised the film as more enjoyable than Death Valley: The Legend of Bloody Bill, highlighting its frequent decapitations and fun factor. Popcorn Pictures gave it 4/10, calling it harmless fun but criticizing the script and the underutilization of Jolly Roger’s character. Overall, while opinions were divided, many noted the film’s emphasis on gore and its potential as a throwback to 80s slasher films.