KillHer

KillHer is a fun film. With twists and turns throughout its always engaging. It's well cast and the lead M. C. Huff is fantastic. The script by Tom Kiesche (who also has a pivotal role) is well paced and has intriguing character development. The twists and turns are unexpected and fresh. The film looks very polished and well done especially for the budget. There's plenty of blood spilled and there are truly laugh out loud moments, even after repeated viewing. This is best seen with an audience. It a shame this film did not have a larger theatrical release. This would make a perfect midnight movie.

M. C. was a force to be dealt with in the most viseral of ways, the rest of the cast was great as well, I definitely give credit to the writer of this film he really knows his stuff, if there's a sequel sign me up. But the director is definitely knows how to shock and awe an audience. The beginning of the film sets you off right with pre bachelorette weekend from hell, but Mr. Rodgers is the heart and sole of this picture, and I loved the cabin scene it had the right amount of humor to break up the following scenes with high tension, and more than satisfying ending. The special effects where very on point.

KillHer has a familiar slasher setup: a group of young women go camping in the woods. They are celebrating the engagement of Maggie (played by Jenna Z.) to her fiancee Jagger (Jack Schumacher).

Maggie's two long-time friends, Jess and Rae (Emily Hall and Nicole Lovince) try their best to be supportive, even though they are less than enthused at the idea of spending a weekend in a tent removed from civilization. Compounding their apathy is the strange presence of Maggie's new friend, Eddie, played with gusto by M. C. Huff. Eddie is a lot. She enjoys scaring the girls with her knife and mask, and seems clingy with Maggie to the point of obsession.

In a standout performance, writer/producer and veteran character actor Tom Kiesche is in turns gruff and comical as the complicated character, Mr. Rogers. Harrison White is also hysterical, as the larger-than-life motel manager and karaoke MC named HXB.

As the plot unfolds there are some elements you likely will have put together in advance, if you're a fan of this type of movie. Some you may not. The story has some fun twists and turns and a few surprises. "KillHer" grows in suspense and humor as the story progresses.

The score adopts themes from a variety of classic horror soundtracks, from John Carpenter's greatest hits, to "Psycho," and "The Exorcist," among others.

The movie's playful humor, quirky characters, bright color palate, and use of daylight for many scenes sets this film apart from other more formulaic entries in this sub-genre. "KillHer" ramps up to a very exciting -- and gory finale that sticks the landing.

The film is a genre-bending romp. Solid talented cast, directing, writing, editing, music score, art direction, make up, visuals... All the way through.

It premiered at Screamfest in Hollywood. It twisted, turned, and paid off bigly for what felt like all of us sitting at the World Premiere audience. It's not listed as a comedy, but humor comes out of the honesty of the characters and a few subtle nods to camp. I believe the audience laughed out loud more times than in many comedies. Think movies like Scream, Dale and Tucker vs Evil...

It was a sold out house, and according to organizers, the crowd was insane in the best of ways. The film got an immediate Encore Screening at Screamfest 2022.

Was it supposed to be a comedy? Me thinks the sour acting had a hand in this comedy of horrors. The lead actresses are not all at the same level. The one actress delivers a particularly forced and adolescent performance. The more mature members of the cast delivered more genuine performances. With a little better casting, I think this film could have really made a mark. And, the writing - is this really what women sound like with each other? I mean horror is horror, right? Overall, eh, but maybe there's a long life for these players in just horror. So three stars and there's always time to improve.