Todd and the Book of Pure Evil

When I first saw this show, I was at my buddies and he had the space channel on. We weren't really paying any attention to what was on the t.v at the time, but there just happened to be a Todd and The Book of Pure Evil marathon on, but again we weren't really paying attention. Once we ran out of things to talk about, my gaze fell to the screen in-front of me. At first I thought it was YTV we were watching, because it was very obvious that it was Canadian made show(LOVE YOU CANADA) and it was based around a few high school kids, which didn't click in "ADULT SHOW" at first. BUT THEN.......I heard a magical curse word and my ears started to perk up, then there was a ridiculous amount of blood and my eyes widened, then I found Todd and the Book of Pure Evil...This show is absolutely hilarious, and full of bad jokes, blood and gore, and everything else that makes a good Canadian slasher comedy...oh yeah and Jason Mewes was a bonus...this show is classically ronchie and I love it. I think anyone who enjoys politically incorrect topics and swearing with excessive cheese would give this a GOLD! If it made me laugh 13 episodes straight, I say Amen!

"Todd" plays out like a Canadian "Buffy" with a little more risqué humor and lots more gore: a group of high school students team up to fight evil (invariably caused by the titular Book) and have to defend themselves and their fellow students against a monster-of-the-week type occurrence. Except that they don't very often succeed in keeping the body count to a minimum.

Being produced outside of the United States, "Todd" is a lot less MOR than most American series: the producers are unafraid to veer off into directions that will send some accidental viewers running for the hills, especially if said viewers have homophobic issues.

The four lead characters are well cast, but the supporting actors are simply a joy to watch. Chris Leavins (as guidance counselor Atticus Murphy) and Jason Mewes (as Jimmy the janitor) steal most every scene they're in, but even one-line characters get the talent they deserve.

The overall tone is very dry, which brings out the dark humor in even the most gruesome scenes. The ensemble's collective timing is some of the best comedic group work I've yet seen.

The only problem I can find with "Todd" is that the 20-minute episode length limits the show to sitcom-like story lines, with little attention spent on larger story arcs: things get out of hand, the gang saves the day (sort of), and things reset for next week's episode. Should it get picked up again, I don't really see "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil" evolving into something that could be quite as heart-wrenching (or as emotionally involving) as Joss Whedon's magnum opus.

But hey, if you're a fan of intelligent horror comedy, this show is for you. Here's hoping some guy in a suit will find enough financial incentive to renew "Todd" for a third season. Tell your friends.

This is simply awesome. Combination of high-school show, comedy and horror, that packs clichés of 80's and 90's into catchy 20 minutes portions of pure fun. All accompanied by lots of weed and heavy metal. Plus, in the main supporting role, we have Jason Mewes, Jay from legendary Jay and Silent Bob duo. The only flaw of this show is that it was canceled after two seasons, so the main story is left incomplete. However, every episode has own rounded plot so they can be watched separately. Also, an animated movie that should finish the story is announced and it's expected very soon. Recommendation for everyone who loves metal, weed, 80's horrors, teen comedies, things so stupid that they're ingenious and good fun. I saw all 26 episodes in just a few days and I yearn for more.

9/10

I came across this show while channel surfing and found it on a cable channel I can not name.I was not sure what to to think because I had never heard of of before. The first episode I saw was "rock and Roll Zombies know best". I could not believe what I was watching. This show had me hooked! After that I hit the web and trekked down the entire first season. All I can say is that this show is brilliant! Some episode are slow, such as the giant baby one, but in total this is very entertaining, funny, and just damn great. I am ticked that there is no way for me to see the originals in all there uncensored glory! The FCC and whack job parents groups would all have heart attacks if some one tried to bring this show to America. I wish that American TV could put something like this out there. I was glad to see that there was a 2nd season approved, so I will be waiting to some how get to see them. I would say that this has great promise of some how becoming a feature film. I would go see it if they did that. If you want to be entertained watch this show. If you do not give this a chance then "You are as smart as a monkey, and sadly not one of the smart monkeys"

Crowley* is a town founded by Satanists {perhaps "LaVey" would have been better}, containing a grimoire {of pure evil} which grants the darkest wishes of those it presents itself to, leading to so many deadly situations when their dark side manifest. Though it retains balance as in "seeing how the other half lives", through the personification of that sought for. Had more reasonable application been applied, this would be a very useful tool.

Similarly, the "Magic Pages Spell" from Dracomeroth details the ritualistic process by which to write one's reality with Magically charged scenarios.

The book itself is a work of 'black art', featuring a carved pentagram with a skeletal cornu hand in the center upon what could very well be human skin. Upon reading the latincantation, the book mobilizes to fulfill the desire, often with an ironic twist. Upon granting the reader's wishes, swiftly returns to Hell when the host is unsuitable.

A purported town founded by Satanists has been discussed by LaVey, which would be a province comprised of total environments. Baphomet sigils are replete herein, from the amusingly customized school logo, to literal plaques adorning veritable ritual chambers.

Mr. Atticus Murphy Jr. Is the school guidance councilor, who seeks the book for his High Priest father of "The Council". Shades of Corbis here.

Todd {metalhead tantamount to "devil dave", resembling T. Reznor}, Curtis {wears a metal arm, reminds of Shogun Warriors}, Jenny {sexy brunette}, & Hannah {attractive nerd girl} comprise a group of students trying to contain the tome's influence, barely managing to reverse the effects through a series of misadventures. Shirts spotted are Children of Bodom, Municipal Waste, and several others.

The "Deathbangers" hanging out in the parking lot, seem to know a whole lot about the underpinnings and shenanegans. There is a strange correlation with Jimmy The janitor {played by Jason Mews} who lives at the school, seemingly unable to leave, makes the most of it complete with recreational activities, including ladies.

Herein 2 seasons, there's everything from homunculi {demonic incarnation of primal impulses}, zombies, fat monsters, giant babies, to ghosts, The Phantom {a "metal musical"}, plant creatures {weakan fantasy}, a Dungeons & Dragons adventure {total immersion!}, an invisible deviant, a killer penis monster, a succubus, and much more. Many times with actual occult concepts worked in.

Fun for fete diaboli & party fair.

_____________ * Presumably named after Aleister Crowley, who for the record, was not an actual Satanist, but a ceremonial magician who founded the religion of Thelema.