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In the quirky world of cinema, "Hanky Panky" stands out as a bold attempt at merging eccentricity with profound themes. Set against the rugged backdrop of the Utah mountains, this film weaves together elements of fantasy, friendship, and romance in a way that is both captivating and bewildering.

First and foremost, it's impossible not to appreciate the sheer creativity behind the concept. The idea of a man finding companionship in a sentient napkin, of all things, is undeniably original and lends itself to moments of both hilarity and heartwarming connection. The filmmakers deserve credit for daring to explore such unconventional territory.

However, where the film falters is in its ambition. While the premise is refreshingly unique, it feels as though the story tries to juggle too many elements at once. From saving the world from a dark evil to exploring themes of love and self-discovery, the narrative sprawls in multiple directions, sometimes at the expense of coherence and depth.

Despite these shortcomings, the film does have its moments of brilliance. The acting, in particular, shines brightly, with the cast delivering performances that are both sincere and engaging. The chemistry between the protagonist and his unlikely napkin companion is palpable, elevating the absurd premise into something oddly touching.

In the end, "Hanky Panky" is a testament to the artistry and imagination of filmmaking. While it may stumble in its attempts to do too much, it ultimately succeeds in offering a charming and entertaining experience. If nothing else, it serves as a reminder that even the most outlandish ideas can find resonance on the silver screen.

You can definitely tell this as a low budget movie. The idea of a sentient handkerchief is an awesome idea. This movie reminds me of some of the other b horror movies I've seen like Jack Frost or the stuff. The introduction scene goes on a little too long, some of the interactions are redundant. The scenes are carried by the dialogue most of the time. Normally in movies it's show don't tell but this movie seems to be more tell and less show. The dialogue carrying the film is a huge negative because some of the dialogue is so dry and awkward. The ADR sometimes takes me out of the scenes because it sounds so different from the dialogue In the room. In conclusion, interesting concept but I think this movie suffers from the lack of budget.

Right, well I had never heard about this 2023 movie titled "Hanky Panky" prior to sitting down to watch it. But I figured that it might be worth checking out, since it seemed like an offbeat comedy, given the title and the synopsis, plus the fact that Seth Green was a part of the cast list, then it couldn't be all bad.'

But it was...

Sure, the movie was off to a good start with the puns on the names of the people involved in the movie.

But, oh boy, was this movie a swing and a miss from writer Nick Roth. I found absolutely no entertainment value in the dumpster fire that served as the script and storyline. It was cringeworthy from start to end, and this movie was just unfathomably difficult to sit through.

Not only was the storyline rubbish, but the character gallery was nothing to write home about either.

I was only familiar with actor Seth Green on the cast list, and he was only doing some voice performance, so he wasn't even on the screen. However, I can't claim that I was impressed with what transpired on the screen.

This is definitely not a movie that I would recommend you to waste 86 minutes, much less your effort or money on. And "Hanky Panky" is most certainly not a movie that I will ever return to watch a second time.

My rating of directors Lindsey Haun and Nick Roth's 2023 horror comedy lands on a one out of ten stars.

Hanky Panky is weird, unpredictable, and doesn't care about fitting into conventional movie structures. The plot is nuts, Sam, a socially awkward guy, ends up at a strange retreat with a talking, swearing handkerchief named Woody??? And things just get wilder from there. From psychedelic trips to a cultish vibe, it embraces chaos at every turn. The film leans heavily into its DIY aesthetic with practical effects and oddball humor, which gives it a nostalgic, retro charm that fans of cult cinema would appreciate. What makes Hanky Panky a potential cult favorite is its unapologetic weirdness. It's the kind of film you'd watch at a midnight screening with a crowd that's fully into its absurdity. Its off the wall humor, memorable characters, and bizarre set pieces make it the kind of movie that gains a following over time, especially for those who love films that aren't afraid to be strange for the sake of fun.

This film was alright, it was definitely made for a specific type of audience that I'm not apart of. It is different and new, but I can tell it was a low budget film, and the special effects were too bad, maybe that was on purpose to give more uniqueness to the film? There were funny parts that made me chuckle and was enjoyable and the actors were funny at times, but kind of unlikeable at the same time. I feel like this falls under the "it's so bad it's good" group of films, and could see how this film could get its name out there if it came out in the early 2000s instead of 2023. The start of the film was the better part, and then later on in the middle of it my attention got lost. Since I had a hard time focusing in the middle of the film, the ending was hard to fully understand and get back into.

Soooo Let's get into this review. I will try my hardest to recollect what I can from this movie. The movie was described to be an unserious horror movie. At first it did do just that. It was off to a really good start actually and I laughed at the beginning of it. I noticed the more I went into the movie the more the movie started to fall apart. I realized that the movie actually reflected my mental.

At the beginning of the movie, I was ready to watch with a clear mind, mid movie my mental started to fall apart a little because I couldn't really keep up. The middle of the movie was a little bit boring so I tried to push through. By the end of the movie it got really chaotic and to reflect onto my brain, it made it feel like I was in a fever dream. It picked up so quickly that i couldn't really keep up. I was so confused and brain numb that I felt like I was high and hallucinating. No joke. I didn't think what to think of this movie. So I had to sleep on it.

However, visually I think the movie is great, the tackiness of the props made funny. Especially when the handkerchief would speak, you can see a hand making it talk. The graininess of the film reminded me of older movies from the early 2000s or 90s as well and made me nostalgic.

I feel like the things in the movie fell apart in the middle so it made me disassociate from the rest of film, hence made it hard for me to think by the end and made it hard what to think when it ended. I am going to be real, I still do not know what the think.

I do, however, believe that the description of an unserious horror movie does fit perfectly here.

Hanky Panky is a film with a 3rd act epic showdown is between a handkerchief and a hat. The film follows Sam, played by Jacob DeMonte-Finn, who has accidentally been invited to spend a weekend at a cabin. He soon gets to know these odd characters and is warned by his talking handkerchief that chaos will ensue and it does. As I watched the film, I could really feel the actors and crew having a lot of fun creating the film. It's always great to see filmmakers making their own paths by getting their friends together and creating something their own way. That is something that I am striving to do myself. I will have to say that I'm not sure if the humor always worked for me. At times it felt like only a select group would enjoy it. Besides that, all of the characters have really interesting and odd qualities to them that fill the movie quite well. Seth Green plays a minor role by voicing the evil hat. I grew up watching Robot Chicken and Can't Hardly Wait, so it was really cool that he was involved in the film. Lindsay Haun and Nick Roth's directing styles are a little subtle here to accommodate a more casual, improvisational film so it would be interesting to see what they could do with another material. Will this become a cult film? The audience will have to deem that. My theory on the sequel name is 2 Hanky 2 Panky.

I honestly think this film was very bold. I actually enjoyed the low-budget aesthetic and think it suits this movie. The blend of genres, horror and comedy, and a creative direction make it stand out. Its tone might not appeal to everyone, but I do not think this movie was made with that purpose, and the people who get it will continue to get it. The isolated scenery gives it a claustrophobic vibe that I cannot really describe; it feels safe, and at the same time it does not. That is my take on it. Overall, I think this movie was very ingenious, in a way that, for not having a super high budget, it actually has its own personality and shows that creativity.

This film was definitely different, but I will give credit to how original the plot is. The concept of a man having a connection to a talking handkerchief is pretty humorous and the overall plot comes across as silly, but I felt like the horror aspect was missing. The cinematography was not the best. The lighting choices were very poor and there was a lack of contrast in the shots. This was distracting and made the story difficult to follow along. The set design was very limiting as 90% of the film was shot in the same house, which made the film boring at some points. I thought the ending scene with the battle between Woody and the hat was cringey but maybe that's just not my sense of humor. Overall, it wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't terrible. There were some funny jokes that made me laugh!

Hanky Panky is a low-budget horror-comedy with a cult following in the making. It's a bizarre mix of nonsense, horror, and humor that somehow works. The self-aware jokes and quirky characters, especially Sam and his talking handkerchief Woody, provide a strange emotional core amidst the chaos. While the rough humor and language might offend some, fans of cult classics will appreciate the film's commitment to its oddball concept. Hanky Panky triumphs also despite its limitations (cast paid all expenses out of own pocket), demonstrating the creativity of the filmmakers. My guess is that this movie will get more and more famous over time. Great recommendation if you like something different to watch. And a well deserved 7/10.

This movie is enjoyable in the terms of passing your time. I feel that the awkwardness in the movie and the dialogues being dry sometimes is what makes this movie special and a cult movie in the making.

I also enjoyed the importance of a single handkerchief and how it is portrayed to be the best companion.

One thing that I would say is that sometimes it felt like a lot of things and a lot of themes were going on in a particular scene and it suddenly changes to another which does not seem to bad and i enjoyed it too. It made the film more quirky and made it entertaining as well as interesting.

What makes it special is that it is an unorthodox and an out of the box or out of the ordinary film, which is quite rare to find these days.

Hanky Panky is co-directed by Lindsey Haun and Nick Roth, a very off-kilter, absurd, and easily cult-followed film. The film, with its unique storyline, odd humor, and surprising speckles of depth, easily makes it memorable material, but then again, what thrusts "Hanky Panky" into an entirely distinctive realm is the eccentric core of the movie: a man and his talking napkin on a mission to save the world from an obscure threat hiding out in a remote Utah cabin. Haun and Roth make the film playful enough to really appeal to the audience. It's the kind of gem that you won't come across too often, where humor is placed on top of a genuinely rich emotional subtext to create a picture, something that is definitely sure to resonate for years.

Hanky Panky was okay to watch, it was not meant for someone like me, I thought it looked very low budget like something you find on YouTube. It was a mix of nonsense horror and humor. It reminded me of "Scary Movie" parody. The start of the film could be better and gets better in the middle of the film. But you can tell the actors and filmmakers were very creative with this film. Some parts were funny and some parts I did not like or enjoy watching due to its cringe worthiness. I think this movie will grow and become more famous than it is now because it is a new movie with a very low cut budget.