Definitely skip past or just ignore the lackluster intro. It's god awful!
This is one of a collection of anthologies I dub the "Presents Anthology Series" that are comprised of the winners of different indie horror film festivals.
"Indie" doesn't necessarily mean bad; and a low budget doesn't necessarily mean a poor production value. This anthology presents us with some of the best indie tales, crafted by some of the most competent up-and-comers from the indie horror industry. Whether they made it to the big leagues or not, nearly every entry is top notch.
It's a pretty even spread, but overall I'd say Worth Each Penny is a weak entry in the Presents Anthology Series. On the higher end we have "Hitched," which breathes some life into a classic slasher tale by injecting some dark humor. Easily standing out as the worst entry, "Only Blood Relates Us" is a banal, jumbled mess of a story that falls flat at every turn. Ultimately, it is a unique idea that fails to capitalize on itself, whereas "Focus" creates a more thrilling and immersive story by steadily building suspense and tension throughout its entire runtime.
We are treated to 6 tales.
Below are brief Plot Summaries:
Hitched:
Unbeknownst to her, a woman offers a ride to a devious fellow claiming to be experiencing car trouble. 7/10
Focus:
An apprehensive woman's fears are amplified as she participates in a focus group. 8/10
Fresh:
After accidentally performing a ritual on herself, a young girl undergoes an unexpected transformation. 7/10
Only Blood Relates Us:
A segmented tale involving the everyday lives of four uncanny family members and the ties that bind them. 4/10
The Ogress:
A brutal crime scene discovered in the woods fits the profile of a series of murders and missing persons cases. 6/10
The Street Lights Are On:
Leaving work late one night, a man comes home to discover that something horrendous has taken place in his home. 5/10.
