Axegrinder 3

So far so good with this film of slashing and killing.

The actors really look as if they live next door. The filming is simple and not overly complicated. The actors working the film are exceptional, funny, and can excite as they work.

The real time location(s) are great because they are places next door and not wooden cut-outs in some studio. The scenery and location make you want to go visit.

The film is not without it's naughty bits. If you like people of large size, this movie is not going to disappoint. This film will tease you and maybe leave you wanting to see more of Sterling and Sherlock productions.

Axegrinder 3 is co-directed by Joe Sherlock. If you've seen his other films you know he's more interested in filling the screen with large and in charge females than actual horror. Sure there's some bloody (but not gory) killings mostly without an axe but the main focus is big girls. While most keep their clothes on there's a fair amount of nudity for people who are into that sort of thing. There's even a hot tub threesome where the fornicators probably exceed the 1000 pound range. The film is brief at 69 minutes but even that feels a bit long.

The cast here often have what I'm sure they think are unique names like Emilynn, Roxxy Mountains, Tonjia Atomic, Sparx and Qapla'!! Which I think is a Klingon word. Unfortunately the fascinatingly named and lovely Kasper Meltedhair has the wrong body type for the filmmakers as her presence would give this film some value for me. One scene involves a husband watching a chubby vampire girl photo shoot and shower video while his wife is on the phone. He seems to be enjoying it purely on a non-sexual level as he doesn't even fondle himself once. I'm not sure who this movie was supposed to appeal to as I can't imagine most male horror fans are into the larger lasses but I guess Sherlock is living the dream making these films. On to part 4 which has to be better.

"Axegrinder 3" centers on serial killer Freddy Palmer, who escapes from a mental asylum and goes on another killing spree while on a trek back to his childhood home. On the way, he finds time to slaughter some innocent pedestrians as his desire to kill cannot be suppressed. Little do the new occupants of the home know that a dangerous madman is on the way there, and nothing will stop him!

Co-directed by Joe Sherlock (Beyond the Wall of Fear) and Joseph Voegele (Specimen 6), "Axegrinder 3" is a standalone sequel in David Sterling's horror series, only briefly referencing the previous films. The visual look and style of each film in the "Axegrinder" series is distinctive, with different directors helming each production, and I think that adds a lot of intrigue to each installment. By recruiting various filmmakers from all over the country to participate in the series, Sterling keeps things fresh, as every film feels totally unique from the last. Sherlock brings his usual sense of quirky fun, practical f/x and a terrific sense of humor to the proceedings, while Voegele provides some excellent kill sequences throughout, even making reference to classic slashers like "Friday the 13th."

The cast includes some Skullface Astronaut regulars like Emilynn, Roxxy Mountains and Kirk Sardonis, as well as tremendous indie film scream-queen Mel Heflin. Jackey Neyman Jones (Manos: The Hands of Fate) also makes a welcome appearance as a TV psychologist hosting a weekly series about all things horrific and mysterious. A standout to this reviewer is an actress named Larsa Honeytoast, who I felt did an excellent job in her short role; I hope to see her in more horror flicks going forward.

"Axegrinder 3" was another fun, solid entry in this on-going slasher marathon. I always enjoy when a new Skullface Astronaut film is released, as Sherlock's films are a good time, every time. And I think Joseph Voegele is someone to keep your eyes on in the indie horror film world. Well done, gentleman! I look forward to more!