Lowlifes

Well it was a great movie for about the whole movie. Plot twist was amazing and hooked me in. It was the ending that made me rate it low. I predicted what was going to happen as it was happening and once it happened, I shut the movie off. I don't want to spoil it but if I would have knew how it ended, I wouldn't have wasted my time. It isn't anything new. I will say every movie that ends similar to this, I do not like at all. The one who lives I kind of liked til crap started hitting the fan. I don't like characters switching up like they bad to the bone when they have acted another throughout most the movie. It's really annoying. And for this person to be the one to live aggrivates me more. I don't have high expectations for these types of movies but dang. It could have ended better. Bad endings aggravate me off because I invested my time throughout the whole movie to be disappointed. I would rather have been disappointed in the beginning or the middle so I could save my time and find another movie. Like man, this movie was on point til that one part. I think if you can get past the ending, you will enjoy and appreciate the movie. It was well thought out and I guess I can say the ending was too. Just wasn't my cup of tea. Like I said, not a unique ending, I just don't like those endings in movies unless I at least like the character. Anyways, don't go off my review. My opinion is subjective. If you can give a movie a break, then give it a watch. I really love movies and sometimes can take them to far! I realize 1 part in a movie shouldn't dictate the overall rating. I had it rated at 2 stars and now changing to a 5. I'd never watch though and would not refer this to any of my friends though lol.

Lowlifes didn't offer me any surprises when it came to the main plot but definitely has a few unexpected moments along the way.

It's hard to discuss without giving away too much but I wanted to add a little review just to bolster the ratings really as the filmmakers and actors deserve it.

This is a low budget feature but the cast put a lot in and make you root for or hate the relevant characters.

It's acting that hopefully sees the main players get more work in the future.

The action/horror moments are gory and tense and hit the spot of what's hoped for in a slasher movie like this.

It's a little gem of a film that I hope gets watched by a good number of people.

Yo, y'all gotta check out "Lowlifes" (2024). This flick is a wild ride that totally caught me off guard. Directed by Tesh Guttikonda and Mitch Oliver, it's like they took the classic horror road trip vibe and cranked it up to eleven.

The story kicks off with a family road-tripping through some sketchy backroads. They end up crashing at this super remote homestead, and let's just say, things get hella intense real quick. The way the plot unfolds is mad unpredictable, keeping you on your toes the whole time.

Amanda Fix, who plays Amy, absolutely nails it. You might've seen her in "North of Normal," but here, she brings a whole new energy that's both raw and real. Matthew MacCaull, taking on the role of Keith, delivers a performance that's both chilling and captivating. Dude's been in "Tomorrowland" and "iZombie," but this role? Next level. And Brenna Llewellyn as Savannah? She was solid in "The Sinners," but she seriously steps up her game in this one.

What sets "Lowlifes" apart is its blend of horror and dark humor. It's like they took the suspense of "The Hills Have Eyes" and mixed it with the twisted family dynamics of "We're the Millers." The result? A bloody good time that's as funny as it is freaky.

The cinematography is on point, capturing the eerie isolation of the homestead and the creeping dread that builds throughout. And the gore? Let's just say, horror fans won't be disappointed. It's graphic, it's gnarly, and it's executed with a finesse that shows the filmmakers know their stuff.

Now, I gotta shout out the screenplay by Al Kaplan. The dialogue feels real, the characters are fleshed out, and the twists? Man, I didn't see 'em coming. It's refreshing to watch a horror movie that doesn't rely on the same old clichés.

All in all, "Lowlifes" is a standout in the 2024 horror scene. It's got suspense, it's got laughs, and it's got moments that'll make you squirm. If you're into horror that's both smart and brutal, this one's for you. Don't sleep on it.

While in places Lowlifes teeters on the brink of dismal, there is just enough to keep you watching to the end.

The storey is run-of-the-mill blood and splatter. There is a twist, which leads to an interesting finale. Beyond that, there is no noticeable character development. Which is a shame, as there is a lot of room to expand on some of the characters' motives.

Given the fairly narrow scope of the film, it is not surprising that the cast could do little more than service the script. The dialogue revolves around vignettes designed around shock or humour, rather than narratives that build a story. Because of this, the characters are quite superficial.

If you do make it to the end you might find yourself thinking, as I did, this is a mediocre film that could really use a better written prequel. There's novelty worth exploring, and for that reason I am glad I watched it.

Wow this was actually surprisingly competent to come out of Tubi but I'm not going to be the one complaining about it. I've never actually watched a Tubi original before having seen this film but I have used to streaming service quite a good bit due to its wide range of different films, but since it is a free streaming service that relies on ads I didn't expect it's original content to be all that great and I have a feeling the plethora of other originals they've released aren't really all that amazing - but I am fairly confident in saying that their newest horror film "Lowlifes" was actually quite a bit better than I had expected. It has a lot of things to like about it and despite it very clearly not being perfect and having some pretty noticeable flaws, the late majority of this is at the very least entertaining and more than violent enough to make for a good cannibal centric horror comedy experience.

I completely forgot that this movie wasn't your standard "redneck torture family" thing like you would expect from "The Hills Have Eyes" or "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" until around like thirty or so minutes into the movie the twist occurs and honestly I was somehow blindsided by it. In hindsight it is a very obvious twist but I wasn't paying attention nearly enough to the way it was progressing to get that, but I do believe that it is a really great flip on the usual way these things go and makes for a much more compelling narrative that somewhat falls off towards the end but never entirely nosedives. Although; if there is one thing I can very confidently say about this movie is that I did not enjoy its ending in the slightest, it really reminds me of like "Cabin Fever" so if you've seen that film you know exactly what it means... I don't personally like it but I don't think it's not well done as it does work but just aggravated me, so I can only take half a star off for that fact as this would probably be a four.

If there's one definitive plus I can give to this movie is that I found it to be insanely funny pretty much the entire way through, and that's not something I usually expect going in to horror comedies but almost every single joke in this film worked perfectly for me and that was partially due to just how not serious it takes itself but also the way all the jokes are delivered by their respective actors. It all flows together super neatly and this might be one of the funniest horror comedies I have seen in recent times, definitely up there for this decade and I am a believer that the comedic aspect of this film is clearly the best part of it as a whole. However; that's not to say it's the only good part as the rest is also pretty great, the acting for one is superb from start to finish.. Amanda Fix as Amy is a very clear standout example for the level of talent on display here and she plays conflicting emotions surprisingly well until that kind of fades away towards the end, Matthew MacCaull is probably one of the funniest people I have ever seen on screen and the way he goes about doing everything he does here is hilarious, plus a tiny role given to Richard Harmon who I personally know best from "Grace Encounters 2" but is probably most well known for his amazing role in the show "The 100".

Another really fantastic part about this movie was it's kills and the overall way they're shown - this is a pretty gory film and I can't say I was expecting that in the slightest. From the very first kill shown to us in full detail it is very clear that it handles its effects with care and is brutally disturbing whenever it does so. I mean it is a film revolving around a cannibalistic family so you would expect to see people getting eaten, killed and dismembered but the way it's shown is real gruesome and surprisingly detailed. There's one character who's whole deal for a while is that the favorite part of the human body for them to eat it the eyeballs, and that is both awesome and horrible, plus there's a really amazing scene of someone getting shot through the neck with a bow and arrow and it's exactly as cool and horrifying as it sounds. Definitely much better effects work here than I thought was gonna be present and left me fairly impressed the entire way through, and they never take a significant dip in quality or anything - leaving them visually impressive and compelling to watch, which is always a major plus watching a horror film like this.

Lowlifes is a Tubi original movie that's actually good for some reason? I never thought there would come the day where I would be able to somewhat confidently say that but I do actually think this is an above average horror/comedy that is worth checking out since it's free and super easily accessible. It's not something that's going to go blowing your socks off or anything but it's a wildly fun ride that is never once dull or uninteresting and leaves the viewer with a sense of intrigue and just the excitement of seeing how these two families are going to clash. At the very least I can say that this movie is impressively well made, from it's set designs, acting, and of course effects - this is a movie that I definitely recommend for anyone craving a dumb fun horror film but don't go expecting some masterpiece. It doesn't take itself seriously like ever and neither should you, it's an enjoyable experience and that's all I could really ask from it.