Hellcat

When the lights came on at fantasia I looked to my husband and said 'that one is gonna be polarizing'. Then when I looked at reviews I could see that was the case. I think the first half of this one is going to grab everyone and by the end it will lose certain people, but i think I know specifically who will adore it, people who have lost a family member. I shouldn't say more so as not to spoile it for anyone. But for me I was nearly in tears in the final moments and I never in a million years would have thought what I witnessed would ever be something tha twould make me that emotional. This is a unique one. I can;t wait to see what this guy puts out next!

-stewart.

Now count these chracters: OKay this was was a blast. I went in with zero expectations and came out hooked. It's the kind of movie that grabs you and doesn't let go, no overthinking needed. Tight, intense, and fun from start to finish,definitely worth the watch. Still thinking about it -told friends to go watch it already.

RAD I felt like I was in that trailer at Fantasia! Awesome movie! I love all the characters so weird. The freakiest most insane ending ever I can't wait to watch this one with my girlfriend she's gonna freak out big time she might leave me that's ok though she's kind of a pain but she will still love me for this one.

Greetings again from the darkness. Make sure you have your popcorn ready because there's no warmup for this one. It starts quickly. Lena awakens in the back of a trailer that's speeding down the road. She's battered and disoriented. I'll admit to not being familiar with writer-director Brock Bodell or lead actor Dakota Gorman prior to watching this, yet both left excellent impressions.

Gorman plays Lena, a character who experiences a wild emotional and physical ride - most of it in the back end of that trailer. Any real spoilers for this one would be inexcusable, so I'll tread lightly. A jolted Lena regains her bearings and ends up communicating with the driver through a device hidden in a mounted wolf's head. The driver, Clive (Todd Terry) tells her (more than once), "I'm a good man. An honest man. A hunter." It's like his mantra, and we later learn the origin.

Clive informs Lena that she's been "infected", and he's her only hope of getting to the hospital in time for treatment. She experiences periodic flashes of memory, but can't quite place where she was or what she was doing prior to waking up in the trailer. She just knows she's pregnant and being held captive in a claustrophobic moving vehicle by an unseen driver.

The twists that occur expose Clive's beliefs and the reason their destination is 'Golly World' (definitely different from Wally World of FAMILY VACATION fame). It does take most of the runtime for us to comprehend the reasons for his actions, as well as the identity of the other girl Lena discovers hidden away in the trailer. An encounter with a local law enforcement officer (Jordan Mullins) does little to improve Lena's situation, but does act as a reminder that extremists are everywhere these days.

The radio talk show host (with listeners of a particular ilk) has the film's best line ... "This ain't exactly NPR" ... a statement all too relevant given the recent de-funding by the government. The evening's full moon plays a role as Clive, the would-be hunter, pulls off one true shot. Dakota Gorman delivers an impressive physical and emotional performance, while filmmaker Brock Bodell shows a knack for twists and tension.

World Premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival on July 25th.

All gas no breaks, Lena wakes up in an airstream trailer being pulled down the highway, she has a mysterious wound on her arm and no clue how she got there...

It's a bumpy claustrophobic chamber piece that you can't escape, trapped in the trailer with Lena as she fights for her survival and the movie builds to its surprising conclusion!

Stunning performances by the small cast, thoughtful, intimate camera work and meticulous sound design make for a great ride!