Sheryl

Great indie with a good message and fantastic music. The lead actress is phenomenal as well. A lot of very funny moments. The audience definitely cracked up many times and I can see why this won. I hope this gets a bigger release so horror fans can check it out.

It reminded me a bit of Texas Chainsaw Massacre obviously (you'll understand after seeing the film... no spoilers here) but total opposite in tone. It's very much a fun horror movie more in the vein of Evil Dead 2 or Tucker and Dale vs. Evil except lower budget but still quite good. Humor isn't easy to pull off but they did it with flying colors.

I was fortunate enough to catch a screening of this film a few months back, and I absolutely adore this movie! Horror Comedy is a genre that is tough to pull off, but this films balances the scares and laughs effectively. The pacing is solid, the cinematography and direction are top notch, but its script is a real stand-out; underneath the thick layer of blood splattering the screen, there's a deep emotional heart at its core. Add in some excellent practical effects (and a stand-out mask,) Sheryl is a Horror icon in the making! I had a wonderful time viewing this movie, and can easily recommend it to Horror/Comedy/Rom-Com fans of all backgrounds!

The indie film "Sheryl" directed by Justin Best, takes audiences on a bold, satirical horror ride through the twisted standards of beauty in modern society. The films strikes a balance of gore and humor, keeping the audience engaged from start to finish. Anthea Neri Best's portrayal of Sheryl, was exceptional, her ability to switch between charming and chilling with just a creepy smile is tone setting. Sheryl offers a unique narrative that parodies classic horror motifs with references to iconic films like "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." Sheryl is an unmissable film that showcases the creative potential within indie cinema.

What better way to call much needed attention to society's pervasive expectation that a woman look and behave a certain way, than a psychopathic, rage-filled (and extremely fun to watch) blood-bath of a horror movie? Having grown up on Freddy K, Jason V, and Michael M., SHERYL is a slasher horror film much enjoyed by this 80's kid! But pull back some layers and you also find an all important message that hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-woman who has been made to believe she isn't enough! SHERYL isn't just beautifully shot, it's also well directed and to say Anthea Neri Best "kills it" in the titular role would be an understatement. Her revenge path is a bloody damn good ride!

Hilarious, thought provoking, and a bloody good time! I was laughing out loud with the audience through out the entire movie and at the end of it I was team Sheryl all the way! It was a refreshing and a different angle for a horror film. The movie sheds light on all of the societal pressures and beauty standards that women struggle with everyday. The actors were all phenomenal and I was particularly moved by the lead actress. She did a stunning job bringing Sheryl to life and gets you to empathize with the character even with all of the horrific acts she commits. I can't wait to see this movie again!