Struggling 'B' movie Director blackmails a serial killer to be the star of his next film.Struggling 'B' movie Director blackmails a serial killer to be the star of his next film.Struggling 'B' movie Director blackmails a serial killer to be the star of his next film.
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Janelle Christa
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I wanted to take the time to grab the attention of my fellow horror watching peers, especially of the middle-aged persuasion, so you do not overlook this film. This is the winner that you've been waiting for. The expectations that this movie excels at are excellent character development, steady pacing, great script and a very *don't want to spoil it for you* ending. To be honest, I was stunned to have stumbled on to this movie because I expected it to be a so-so low budget flick. Instead, I got sucked into this movie's world and remained fixated to the very end. What a ride! Savor this movie because it's story telling at its very finest in this genre of low-budget horror. Get in your comfy spot, with your favorite yummies, turn your off your phone, and get into it that frame of mind you had when you first experienced a rush from horror movies because you will not be disappointed. I also think one has had to do a certain amount of living to fully enjoy motivations of the characters presented in this movie.
I don't think this is particularly good, although not bad really. It's especially surprising that it isn't bad because horror film indies that are this small usually always tend to be crap, so the quality of the writing here was sort of surprising. Saying that, that's why I'm being more favorable, because I don't think it's very good. It's somewhat enjoyable though and entertaining, and the performances are adequate to good. They sort of come off amateurish at times, but mostly stay in note and it works. The cinematography and lighting is also decent, and the directing not very off-kilter as you would expect. Somewhat recommended horror indie.
The first 20 minutes I wasn't into it at all, and I can see many people simply turning it off after that length of time BUT it actually got better after that, due to a somewhat original storyline (which we don't get too many of in the horror genre).
Don't get me wrong, it's not a 'great' movie but it at least went from a complete turd to passable time-waster.
The acting could have been better and the characters don't have many layers to them, but for some reason it didn't bother me as much as it usually does.
It's not really as dark or gory as the bloody poster would leave you to believe, it's more of a dark comedy than a full on horror (even though there are graphic scenes of violence and sex).
Oh and for Malcolm McDowell fans, Mac only appears for one scene (unless you count a film-clip that's being shown on a projector in one scene of him having sexual intercourse with a woman much younger than him in space).
I can't really recommend it strongly or anything but if you've started watching it I can recommend you continue doing so throughout the remainder of the running-time, there is always that.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a 'great' movie but it at least went from a complete turd to passable time-waster.
The acting could have been better and the characters don't have many layers to them, but for some reason it didn't bother me as much as it usually does.
It's not really as dark or gory as the bloody poster would leave you to believe, it's more of a dark comedy than a full on horror (even though there are graphic scenes of violence and sex).
Oh and for Malcolm McDowell fans, Mac only appears for one scene (unless you count a film-clip that's being shown on a projector in one scene of him having sexual intercourse with a woman much younger than him in space).
I can't really recommend it strongly or anything but if you've started watching it I can recommend you continue doing so throughout the remainder of the running-time, there is always that.
This is a low budget film that doesn't take itself too seriously, and had many funny parts that were parodies of low budget horror films. The plot was actually pretty different and interesting. Enjoyed watching it.
I don't ordinarily watch horror movies, but the comments on facebook, and the trailer had me intrigued. I was thoroughly surprised (not shocked) at how unique and clever the script is. It did make me jump a couple of times (almost spilled my red wine) but it was also fun and highly entertaining. Definitely an 'edge of the seat' 'what's next' kind of movie. If you like unique and clever, you'll enjoy this one.
The acting is terrific with a campy edge here and there. And Janelle Odair is a fascinating cast. Just perfect for creating balance with all the other actors. Anthony Bravo was a fascinating cast. Strange how clean-cut, nerdy, AND evil can fit into one person, but he pulls it off. AND...he wrote the script! The whole film was fascinating from beginning to end.
The acting is terrific with a campy edge here and there. And Janelle Odair is a fascinating cast. Just perfect for creating balance with all the other actors. Anthony Bravo was a fascinating cast. Strange how clean-cut, nerdy, AND evil can fit into one person, but he pulls it off. AND...he wrote the script! The whole film was fascinating from beginning to end.
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