Chompy & the Girls

There is no hiding the fact that this is a low-budget film. The special affects and CGI are passable at best, but mostly obvious. With the exception of Udo Kier's vocal cameo, the cast is pretty much unknown.

It would be easy to write Chompy & The Girls off as just another low budget indie flick, but it really is so much more than that.

The general plot is, admittedly, ridiculous. Bit the way it plays out is brilliant.

We have dark humour which is totally on point. Plot twists that nobody will see coming. Relationship drama that is presented comically, but also very honestly and realistically.

There are moments in this movie that, despite the absurdity of everything else that happens, really hit an emotional nerve; it really doesn't take itself too seriously, but can still pack a punch when it wants to.

Ultimately, this is a film that does wonderful things on a shoestring. Make no mistake: it's an absurd, silly story. Anyone wanting a serious, cerebral horror will be disappointed.

On the other hand, if you're willing to go along with the crazy story and madcap events, you're in for a wild, entertaining ride.

Seemed a bit budget at first but could wind up a cult classic. A fantastic must watch for any fan of the horror comedy glory days when Hollywood wasn't afraid to make weird, authentic movies. This should be continued on a larger budget with the same cast!

Delightful quirky story with an It Follows feel. An estranged daughter and father who have only just met for the first time mere minutes ago witness a man open his mouth to gargantuan size and swallow a tween whole. Then he comes for them - running. It's a goofy and great story about figuring this thing out with the help of a wise magician and the wife. It speaks to the possibility that there are ways to handle things that don't involve fighting or running.

Something strangely appealing about the cast and oddball premise, but too much reads like an initial promising draft that wasn't pushed anywhere more interesting. However: Christy St. John is marvelous as one of the leads. How is she not a star yet??

Watchable. Not a great film by any stretch but the practical effects were really above and beyond what I was expecting.

Christy St John played her role really well, and was a stand out, the dynamic between her and her estranged father was funny and borderline believable.

Well done.