Killer Piñata

Because there's little other reason to watch this movie. I didn't care about the characters and I don't understand why any of these people are friends, except for the two women (the Scott character is particularly irritating).

The actors did their jobs capably. Eliza-Jane Morris was very strong, as was Lindsay Ashcroft. The actors playing the parents were fantastic despite limited screentime. Nate Bryan and Billy Chengary were adequate. I don't blame the actors for their performances--I think they did the best they could with the script they were given, though neither is a stand-out for me simply because I loathed the characters they played.

Joette Waters is phenomenal as the shop keeper, totally deserving the "and" credit. She makes the absolute most of her screen time and is a joy to watch. I wish they had done more with her character.

Yes, the special effects are amateur, but I expected as much going in, so I don't count these against the movie.

Some will complain about the preposterousness of a killer pinata. Honestly, that was one of the few things in the movie that worked for me.

This probably would have worked better as a 30-minute short.

Horror fans hoping for T&A will be disappointed. There's very little.

Difficult to watch at points, but utterly brilliant. I think this is going to scar me for a long time to come, 100% worth your time though.

Took a punt on this, it's super fun and goofy. I'm loving the writing subverting expectation in how people interact and totally nailing it. The acting leaves a little to be desired but it's and Indie B movie so that exactly what you'd expect. 10/10 for entertaining.

This is the kind of movie that is hard to quantify.

So, let's take it at face value.

The movie has its tongue firmly in its cheek. This is an essential element of the setup. Without acknowledging this simple little fact - front and centre - you're gonna struggle with the movie.

This movie is cheep and rather awkward to watch. The cast come across particularly amateur and the script and characters feel, well, odd.

But that's the charm, if you like, of movies like this. Characters do odd things, script feels contrived.

The filming of the eponymous antagonist is necessarily limited, though there are moments that are a little adventurous.

There's nothing wrong with the plot outline, just the execution of the plan.

But there is the animated sequence to look out for - an almost singular high point.

The other high point is a McGiver-style arming scene, which is even more self-knowing than the rest of the movie, which is saying something.

Worth a watch, strictly once,

Well I have to admit this is in my top 10 favourites now, from the quite hilarious dialogue and scenes to the pinata. Yes it was shot on a tight budget and in 8 days but don't let that put you off. Great movie and worth a rewatch.