Jimmy & Stiggs

This movie was one of the most original and intense films I've ever seen. Absolutely loved every second of it. Joe Begos created a horror masterpiece with this flick.

The fact that he starred and directed this totally unchained chaotic circus of alien gore is mind blowing. The whole movie being filmed in his own apartment over the course of 4 years makes it all the more impressive.

I can't say i liked the movie. I didn't, But i appreciated the obvious effort the actor:writer/director put into the project. I saw it in a theater because of Eli Roth's connection with it. There were great grindhouse trailers before the film. The movie takes place in an apartment. There is an epic level of blood and gore. There are only two actors. There's a prodigious amount of drug and alcohol use. There are some clever budget special effects that are fun. The villains in the film are bad actors. Though I respect the effort, there's no real payoff and it just kinda ends. I thought it might have been going in a direction that it didn't go. The guy wanted to make a movie and he did. While I didn't really like it, I'm glad the guy got to make his movie and i'm glad I paid to see it. I wouldn't watch it again though.

I watched Jimmy and Stiggs (2024) in theaters last night. The storyline follows Jimmy, an out-of-work filmmaker who believes he's been abducted by aliens-and fears they'll return to finish what they started. Reunited with Stiggs, an old friend he'd previously fallen out with, the two must face the aliens together, prove Jimmy's story is real, and try not to get abducted again...

This movie is written, directed by, and stars Joe Begos (Christmas Bloody Christmas). It also features Matt Mercer (Contracted), Josh Ethier (Bliss), and Riley Dandy (Christmas Bloody Christmas).

The film reminded me a lot of Breeders, only with a bigger budget and slicker cinematography. As with every Joe Begos project I've seen, the use of color and camera work is fantastic. The blacklight effects in particular were striking and gave the film a cool visual identity. The concept had strong potential, though the nonstop bickering between the two friends grew tiresome-especially given the dire circumstances they were in.

The special effects were a mixed bag. Some moments worked well, while others fell flat. The aliens themselves were among the weakest I've seen on screen, though the variety of weapons and the over-the-top blood sprays-human and alien alike-were fun. The chainsaw sequence, however, didn't hit as it should have. I was also on the fence about the first-person POV elements. That said, the abduction sequences were intense, and I did enjoy the conclusion.

In conclusion, Jimmy and Stiggs is a unique entry in the horror genre, with some elements that land better than others. I'd score it a 5.5/10 and recommend it if you're looking for something different.

You'll either love it or hate it. There's no in between. I enjoyed this so much, while my company despised it. This will be added to my cult classic favorites now, especially for Halloween. Zany effects, over the top kills, pure confusion in the best possible way. I'm impressed how well this worked honestly.

This movie was a really fun time. It never stops once it gets going. Gave me the feeling of a crazy 80s movie like The Evil Dead. I really liked the trippy visuals and the kills were awesome. I really hope to see more movies like this coming out in the future. If you're looking for a fun time go check this one out.