Ghoulbusters

These presenters are very funny on TV here in Brazil, but in the movies they do not convince.

This film has a weak plot, is too bloody and the jokes are weak. I do not recommend.

Those who are giving it a poor rating probably don't understand this movie was made to be bad. The bad acting, the overreacting, the literal references to other movies, the school clichés, the bad jokes... It's all on purpose, and it's hilarious once you accept it.

Danilo is a comedian and the television host of "The noite", a very popular show here, in Brazil, a crazy and funny show in fact. The film brings all the skills of Danilo and his mates in the show, Leo and Murilo, to create hilarious situations having the "Loira do banheiro", a famous urban legend , in the background. Tons of laughs and gore guaranteed.

I really like brazilian cinema and I felt so happy that after many years we would have a horror movie, a genre that is very rare in our productions which is kind of strange because we are forced to work under very strict budgets. This movie, despite the very bad acting because the main cast are not composed by actors but stand up comedians, is a movie empty of meaning, is just the horror by itself. Crude and disgusting scenes without a good reasoning, there are no metaphores, there are no hidden messages, there are no reflections about anything. Is just a movie about showing gore and disgusting scenes with a political incorrect joke here and there, many very rooted on brazilian culture or based on main cast personal struggles against media also political bias. If you live abroad it very unlikely that you will understand or find it funny on those jokes without a proper context. Assuming that you are fond of this kind of film, go ahead. If you are a fan of good horror movies, stay away. It is a waste of time. And despite the english title, do not get fooled, it is not a movie about Bloody Mary, it is about a popular child's story from a "blond girl that haunts school's restrooms" in Brazil. It is a urban legend somewhat based on the american myth, but it is not the story per se.

This movie is quite self aware to say the least. It is also quite silly (something the title might already suggest). Depending on your threshold and your taste in humor/silliness, you may like this more or less. Just because this is on the funny side though, do not expect it to be less violent - there will be blood and quite a lot of it.

Then again overall it does remain predictable. The main characters are either completely annoying to you or you'll find them enchanting (to a degree). Adjust your expactations accordingly and go on this silly ride if you please