CarousHELL 2

I am not going to lie I was excited to see this movie because of how much the production value went up compared to the first one, but in the end I was very disappointed. The biggest problem with this film is the scenes drag on for so long that it makes the film boring. The first film had outrageous scenes that made the film kind of enjoyable, but this one does not have that feeling. This movie tries to be to serious for what it actually is. The story makes no sense, it feels like it was thrown together within 2 days. The dialogue is horrendous I could not stand the lack of emotion that was put into it. The jokes were over used to a point where they got annoying( especially in the third act). This movie was just a little over an hour of pure nothingness. At one point I went to clean my room and when I came back it was still the same scene. Would not recommend.

CarousHell 2 is the follow up to cult film CarousHell. Released five years after the original, had relatively no expectations upon this film but was expecting more or less of the same product.

The major problem with this sequel is how it tries to be to serious for what it actually is. The story makes little sense but it was knowledgeable how they made an origin story. The entire German Nazi story with those characters were just bland, not funny and the story was slightly confusing.

The acting is better and the production value is bigger but overall this film drags on longer and it isn't as fun or silly as the original. There still is some gory horror face melting, head blowing up and weapons to body kills but overall it is repetitive. Also they recreate the lone explicit scene with the unicorn from the original, only in this film is far worse and more comical. Quite surprised how the IMDB rating for this follow up is better than the first.

After learning of his illegitimate son, the talking unicorn arrives in a small town to help the woman raising it to be more of a father figure in his life, but when he realizes that the evil Nazi organization that created him in a WWII experiment has come to collect him and his son tries to defend him.

There was quite a lot of fun to be had with this one. Among its more enjoyable features is the highly entertaining and engaging storyline here involving the background and history of the determined carousel unicorn. The fact that this brings up and answers the most pertinent flaw from the original in how he became sentient in the first place by showing the creation of him as a Nazi weapon of war and escaping to be a playground ride going on the run from the same creators looking to recapture him serves this quite well. It not only allows for the hilarious and truly gut-busting comedy of the inept Nazis attempting to come to terms with the modern world conflicting with their traditional values and the concurrent family-friendly treatment afforded to the idea of a sentient unicorn raising a half-human/half unicorn hybrid in a small suburban setup. That carries over into the enjoyable and over-the-top finale where the plan to kidnap the son and use him to try to get the unicorn under control which has quite a lot to like about it. The various failed traps to capture the son are genuinely fun while the one which works with the adventure in the woods and how he comes back to seek revenge in the compound following a hysterical tryst with a sympathetic member of the organization is just a setup for the fun rampage that continues on. A series of impressive and highly enjoyable scenes showing how he slaughters the crew staying around to guard the son which is full of absolutely full of vicious gore and cheesy action featuring a slew of well-handled special effects that detail the highly over-the-top setup employed. Given the usual hilarity that these partake in and how much it sets up the potential conclusion to the series by introducing more storyline features to come, there's a lot to like here. As well, there's also the films' light-hearted tone in the first half about the family relationship. Seeing the two bond through pictures of the son growing up, going to the park, and playing catch with each other features some fantastic work with the concept of the inanimate objects interacting with each other that comes off rather well. This whole section creates such a whimsical atmosphere that makes for an endearing time if you're a fan of the approach while it can also come off as somewhat underwhelming for those looking for more complete genre fare. It's quite far removed from the type of content that falls in line with the first film's tone and atmosphere by going into this different wholesome feel at complete odds with the gruesome premise which can be somewhat jarring at times. This factor, though, along with the hilariously cheesy special effects for the creatures, should be known going in and aren't that detrimental.

Rated Unrated/R: Graphic Language, Graphic Violence, Nudity, and a comedic sex scene.

This is a sequel to a movie that you never knew you needed in your life. Steve Rudzinski is one of the best independent film makers around. If you haven't seen Caroushell 1 or 2..... go.....go now! You definitely won't be disappointed. The cast and crew on both films go above and beyond. Easily one of the top movies of 2021!

This film is about the human condition and the element of ow we accept the challenges in life. It's a story of truth, despair, love and integrity - one which envelopes the human heart and makes us ask the question...

What would Elvis do?

Once we embark on the journey of questing the unknown, we go deep into ourselves - into a vacuity of emotions - none other than realizing our fears and our hope and dreams.

This film takes us on that journey - where we become one with the unicorn...and we step into his character to understand his struggle - and we challenge the unknown that lay before us - striking us with awe and wonder.

A spectacle of magic- written swiftly with the deft hand by a true genius. Much like William Shakespeare or Hemmingway, each moment is just a fragment of time - a wisp into a speck of the element of space - where we embrace each adventure with bountiful lust for the search that makes us who we are.

A story so deep - so entrenching, that we get lost in it's structure and find ourselves in wonder - letting us know how small we really are - and what lay before us has no limits.

All aspects of film making are pushed - and the effects, costumes, performances and music creates the feeling that we too share the same adventure of angst - just as the unicorn.

Love story, action, drama, adventure, mystery, - it's all written so intricate and woven so tightly that every performance - from the young child to the evil Nazis is so mind numbingly accurate and believable that you would think that you are really there.

The tension is so tight, the smallest incident could make it snap - and you would lose your mind because you were so caught up in the moment - because the actors were so convincing in their roles.

The unicorn/human child is exactly like the ones I know...so well played with such realism...it made me believe and have the same fears and anxieties as if it were my human/unicorn child hybrid.

All in al - this is one movie which will draw you in and make you part of the action because everything is so well crafted from the first opening scene to the last = leaving you in a state of wonder and awe - a suspenseful and embracing realization that we are all just a speck in the universe - smaller than a grain of sand on the beach.