Scream Therapy

After a devastating breakup, a woman joins her eccentric friends on a road trip into the desert for a girl's trip designed to get her back to normal, but when they're targeted by members of a human sacrifice cult trying to find a way to lose their virginity must find a way to stop it from coming true.

This was a likable if somewhat flawed overall effort. One of the more likable factors with this one is the rather fun setup that comes off incredibly well. The early setup involving the relationship between the girls and how they come together to boost their friends' spirits adds quite a fine dynamic and energy to things. With the group given quite a lot to like involving the way they come together for their heartbroken friend, partake in the various rituals trying to get over what happened, and set up the entire purpose of what's going on with their involvement around the bar, the early setup gets this going rather nicely before turning into the exploits of the cult who have a lot to like as well. As there's a fun sense of humor evoked through what's going on and managing to get some fun elements here. That provides the film with a fun baseline to let the middle section here work a rather bizarre charm once the failed sacrifice turns this one into a rather fun time. Realizing the severity of the situation and how they're going to get out of the situation, the way they go about trying to get out of it by taking the strangers home from the bar to take their place while the remaining ones try to help the shocked and shaken cult member try to come to terms with the newfound information about how the world really works. This is all quite funny and propels the film along at a genuinely fast pace as none of this is truly bland or dull with quite a lot going on as the idea of the cult coming to terms with how they've been lead astray with the teachings that goes along with the fine action presented here giving the film a lot to like. This one does have some pretty big issues to be had here. The main issue here is the complete and utter lack of terror that comes about despite the entire concept being about the race to save the girl's souls from being taken by a demonic creature. Way too much of the film is lighthearted attempts at comedy about how to deal with the situation they've found themselves in which is fun enough as an idea but doesn't have the kind of gripping coverage that goes along with the kind of ideas featured here as the demon isn't threatening and a lack of urgency due to all the comedic cracks really drains a lot of the tension at play here. While that's the biggest issue here, some might also find some of the jokes here to be not that funny or humorous so it's not always going to work as a comedy either which are what holds this back.

Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Language and Violence.

I thought this movie was such a hilarious and fun watch! As the other review said, there isn't much horror in this one. I'd say it's more of a comedy with a campy, horror element. Either way, the amount of times I was laughing during the film really surprised me. Some very solid, clever humor is woven throughout. The driving force of the Antagonists was so wildly unbelievable that it nearly turns all the way back around into being possible. Incels DO have some insane ideas, after all, which is part of the overall joke. A smart commentary on our current affairs with fresh new faces. Gillian, Dylan and the Demon were all beautifully played with such a fun, authentic dynamic. A true indie film gem that I hope more people will discover and appreciate.

This film is low-budget, having been mostly filmed in an short-term rental in the California desert.

It looks like the cast was offered a weekend in the desert with alcohol to film a movie doing what they might do normally.

The female cast of losers (they go away for the weekend to bemoan their currently garbage lives) are marginally funny if not obnoxious.

The plot is weak, and the execution is poor. Once the drama starts with the band of desert freaks invading the girls' house, this film goes downhill quickly. I couldn't take any of the story seriously----maybe that was the point----- but it was unconvincing regardless.

I can't recommend this.

I randomly stumbled upon this gem on Prime and I'm so glad I did! It's incredibly funny, with a sharp script, stellar acting, and a super clever story. The plot takes unexpected turns that keep you hooked, I won't do spoilers. The chemistry between the actors is electric, making you want to be part of their girl tribe. We'll, except for maybe not in the scenario in which they find themselves. Maybe it's because the characters are super relatable to me and my love for horror comedies. This movie is a fantastic addition to my go to collection. Highly recommended for a hilarious and unpredictable ride!