Milk & Serial

"Milk & Serial" is a 2024 found footage horror film that explores the dark side of online fame and the dangers of crossing lines for content. The film follows two roommates and social media influencers, Milk and Seven, who push the boundaries of their pranks to increasingly dangerous levels. When a birthday prank goes horribly wrong, the pair find themselves entangled in a terrifying and deadly game with a mysterious entity.

The film effectively uses the found footage format to create a sense of immediacy and realism, immersing the viewer in the escalating chaos. The performances are strong, particularly from Curry Barker who plays Milk, capturing the character's descent into obsession and desperation.

"Milk & Serial" is a chilling exploration of the thin line between entertainment and exploitation, and the consequences of prioritizing views and likes over human decency. It serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of social media and the importance of ethical content creation.

I was unfamiliar with Curry Barker and his YouTube channel where he and his team have made several short movies in the past, however Milk & Serial had quite a lot of people talking and therefore I needed to check it out.

The movie is made with a a budget of $800, which is astonishing because they managed to make a pretty good movie, which was seriously entertaining and quite enjoyable overall. The acting was really convincing which surprised me because low budget productions often suffer from really bad acting, however Curry Barker, Cooper Tomlinson and the rest of the cast all do a commendable job. The movie offers quite some twists and therefore definitely is able to keep the audience's attention which also shouldn't be that big of a task with about an hour of runtime, however there were multiple moments where I was thrown off guard for a second because the story switched up. There are movies out there with similar themes so it's not completely original but nonetheless it managed to be quite unique with its narrative. Obviously there are no massive special effects or gruesome gore, but that kept the whole atmosphere really realistic, which is another element that worked really well. The found footage aspect, the believable acting and the realistic narrative really gave this movie a scarily realistic feeling. Obviously this movie was far from perfect and there are flaws as well, however I think they can be mostly overlooked and I would definitely like to see more from these young filmmakers. This was by far better than many of the latest Hollywood projects, especially when it comes to horror. However you have to keep in mind that this really low budget is the crucial argument for this movie's success and love. If you take away this aspect the movie is still a well done Horror-Thriller but nothing groundbreaking and while it grabs your attention in the moment, it lacks the depth to remain memorable. [5,6/10]

Curry Barker who plays Milk, has delivered a very unique piece of entertainment surrounding a cunning serial killer. Milk & his best friend Seven have a YouTube channel called 'prank bros' and they have some pretty serious pranks that's they play on each other. The film begins with the making of a prank, Seven is clearly the more serious one of the two of them, and plans to play a rather cruel prank on Milk, on his birthday of all days. The prank all goes slightly sinister when what appears to be a neighbour shows up at the door complaining about the noise and acting very sketchy. The film sounds simple but ends up full of twists and turns, with a bit of welcomed unpredictability. For a short movie, filmed on purpose in a kind of amateur way deliberately, it was really good. Definitely worth watching as it trumps the amount of entertaining you get from most films in a shorter amount of time. Also the acting from Milk was remarkable, I will now be checking out his other short movies and hope to see more of Curry Barkers name in the future.

This 2024 indie horror flick is straight fire, and it's blowin' up all over YouTube. Directed by Curry Barker, who also stars in it, this movie was made on a shoestring budget of just $800, but don't let that fool you-it's legit one of the best horror films I've seen lately.

The plot centers around two YouTube pranksters who are always tryin' to outdo each other with wild stunts. But things take a dark turn when one prank goes way too far. I won't spoil it for y'all, but let's just say it gets real intense, real quick. The found-footage style makes it feel super authentic, like you're watchin' actual footage from these dudes' lives.

Curry Barker, who you might know from his YouTube channel, not only directed and wrote the film but also plays one of the main characters. His performance is raw and believable, makin' you feel every moment of tension. The other lead, Cooper Tomlinson, also delivers a solid performance, adding depth to the story with his portrayal of a prankster caught in over his head.

What's wild is that this film was shot over four months with a group of friends, usin' a Sony camcorder they later sold for a profit. Talk about guerrilla filmmaking! The low-budget vibe actually adds to the authenticity, makin' it feel like you're watchin' real events unfold.

Since its release on YouTube in August 2024, "Milk & Serial" has racked up hundreds of thousands of views and sparked a ton of discussions online. It's a testament to how creativity and a good story can trump big budgets. If you're into horror that's fresh, innovative, and a bit gritty, you gotta check this one out.

Overall, "Milk & Serial" is a standout in the 2024 horror scene. It's a chilling, thought-provoking film that stays with you long after the credits roll. Highly recommend givin' it a watch-just maybe not right before bed.

This movie is a lot better than a lot of FF movies...hell, than a lot of horrors/thrillers in general. It has a good runtime, free to watch on YouTube and on par with Creep. It's similar in that it is a small budget couple of actors, one main protagonist/antagonist type of craziness, but to be honest, I like the story of M&S better - but Creep is more visually pleasing.

I really liked this movie and cannot find anything that is super bad about it. It is really low budget and a bit all over the place but based on the story and characters it gives this a more realistic feel to it even.

It is not a masterpiece...it is not perfect...but for the limited crew, cast and budget, this is a gem for sure and definitely worth watching!