Lake Michigan Monster

This movie cracks me up. I wish the group that made it would make more such movies. I'd gladly see them, as they are fun to watch. Delightfully goofy.

This is one of those movies you will either love or hate. It is obviously an indie low budget film and it does not try to pretend otherwise. If you like the old Monty Python silliness and you like recent shows like Danger 5 you will love this movie. Think of it as a Call of Cthulhu done by Monty Python and you will know what to expect.

This film is a mind-bending brew, swirling the devout lunacy of Frank Grow's "Love God" (1997) with the squirming unease of Charles Pinion's "We Await" (1996). Then, it chugs down a shot of German Expressionist horror films with some F. J. Ossang, a swig of David Lynch, a splash of H. P. Lovecraft for that sweet cosmic dread, and a chaser of Monty Python for peak absurdity. That, my fellow cultists and cinephiles, is the glorious concoction that is "Lake Michigan Monster" (2018), and it's brewed with the finest indie spirit

Director Ryland Brickson Cole Tews doesn't just deliver a visually striking film; he serves up a hilarious, often unhinged masterpiece. His turn as Captain Seafield is nothing short of legendary, anchoring this surreal narrative with a bizarre authenticity. The film's absolutely stuffed with unforgettable moments, like the Ghost Army sequence-so perfectly crafted, I'm convinced even old Cthulhu himself would pause his dream-slumber to give it a nod (albeit with a few tentacle-y reservations).

From the silly, weird locations to the perfectly off-kilter music and that final, glorious post-credit sequence, every element conspires to build this film's uniquely absurd atmosphere. If you've got a thirst for truly independent cinema and a penchant for the deliciously bizarre, then "Lake Michigan Monster" is an absolute must-see.

I've seen big money, well produced comedies that were no where near as enjoyable as this. The originality and creativity is off the charts. If you want to relax and watch something silly and entertaining, you'll love it.

Lake Michigan Monster...a fun, fast, hilarious romp, and proof that having a low budget can be creatively advantageous. The effects--which have an artistry that kind of feels like a cross between Sin City and Spongebob--make the film worth watching just on their own. However, the film also contains many wonderfully witty jokes and sight gags that are fired off so rapidly (and with such skill) that there's no way to take in everything the film has to offer the first time--you'll want to see it again just to catch all the funny little moments and details you may have missed, and, perhaps, to re-experience favorite moments that are stuck in your head! Finally, the film has memorable characters that are performed with such charisma and dedication that you'll wish there existed more films depicting their further adventures. Lake Michigan Monster is a great 78 minutes, and if you run into the opportunity to see it at a film festival (and especially with a crowd), don't hesitate!