Killer Kart

Coming from the generation who grew up with the Evil Dead franchise helping to define the genre, I would like to think I have somewhat high standards when it comes to camp-horror/macabre satire; I have to admit I started watching this short film thinking it wouldn't measure up. I'm glad I gave it a chance. Killer Kart hits all the right notes; it's over-the-top where it needs to be, is well paced, and satirizes well-worn horror tropes just enough to not be preachy while still managing to be ridiculous enough to make me laugh. Extra kudos for the subtle (and some not-so-subtle) homages to other much-loved horror/sci-fi classics.