XXX-mas

Had a chance to watch James Dean's movie XXX-Mas. It's a fun Christmas slasher movie, starring Drew Marvick as a blood-thirsty Santa who wreaks havoc on the set of an eccentric adult film director's latest production.

While you have horror icon Felissa Rose in the cast, this is easily Morrigan Milam's best role, delivering strong leading role performance as "Kristy", while the roles of Dolly Leigh, Jonathan May and Jessa Daisy round up, while Chris Ruppers delivers a perfect act as the film director.

Oh, and if you are making an indipendent movie there is no way you let Rudy Ledbetter out of the cast.

I expected to enjoy this film but it went far beyond my expectations. I can't express how much I was impressed with the directing, script, cast, and acting. I really want to mention a few actors but that would be unfair as the entire cast was excellent. I will say that some of the finest Scream Queens in the business today are display their finest work here. James Dean keeps you frightened, surprised, laughing, and entertained throughout the film. I was fortunate enough to see this in the theater and on multiple occasions you could hear the audience laugh, scream, gasp, and applaud. And there's an ending you won't see coming. This is a must see!

This film stars a lot of the same people that are in Murdercise. So I figured it would be worth a shot. Sadly, the acting is so bad that if you speed up the film to 1.2 speed most of the cast will start sounding human again. Otherwise, lines come off stilted and poorly timed. With huge gaps between lines - as if the actors and actresses are being prodded into their lines by someone off camera. I have to assume the director just let all this poor timing be filmed, and then the editor had no choice but to keep the slow pacing because the film barely cracks the 1 hour mark as is. So if you cut anything you'll be left with a film that is too short for American standards. I love bad movies, low budget movies, but I hated this.

Drew Marvick was great in Murdercise (7 out of 10 stars from me) and he comes off pretty well here, but his character doesn't afford much acting - just laughing and killing. And why wasn't his laugh a variant on "Ho Ho Ho"? Seemed like that laugh was teed up for the role.

The uber scene was one of the hardest parts to watch, but the "party" wasn't much better. Good luck.

We went to see this fully expecting to enjoy it. But it greatly surpassed our expectations. James Dean proves you don't need a large budget to put out a purely entertaining film. Drew Marvick absolutely slays it (or should that say sleighs it) as a demented Santa Claus bringing a bit of humor. Dolly Leigh as Julie Treats is wonderful in the survivor damsel in distress role and it is always great to see Felicia Rose on the screen. Marianna Montes brings a sense of innocence to the proceedings as Sara the film assistant. I also have to give some shoutouts to Madelyn Paige as Foxy, Shaun Scott as Jack Rabbit and Kaity McAllister as Angel Luv for turning in some great performances in supporting roles.

I preordered a Blu Ray of XXX-Mas based on Drew Marvick and Jessa Flux being in the movie. It was well worth the wait!

XXX-Mas is a great blend of horror and humor, with practical special effects. A group of filmmakers get together to make a holiday themed "adult" film. They call up their all-star cast and pitch their idea for making a Christmas themed adult film with a plot. The shoot starts out well enough until an unhinged Santa crashes the party! Drew Marvick is excellent as Santa, delivering plenty of one liners with his kills. Santa really has a thing for his milk and cookies.

The movie moves along at a fast pace and always keeps you engaged. The cast is outstanding! I don't think I've seen a better cast together in one indie horror film before.

Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Drew Marvick (Murdercise), and one my favorites, Jessa Flux (Murdercise, Debbie Does Demons) are a few of my favorites in the cast. A shout-out to Dolly Leigh too, I've never seen her in anything before, but I really liked her too!

Checkout XXX-Mas, it's a great Christmas themed horror comedy.