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Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in o... Read allJoel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in or risk becoming the next victim.Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in or risk becoming the next victim.
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Of black horror comedies this is a must see, it has it all, even a story, but most of all seen from a serious angle it has a solid screenplay and extremely well chosen caracter actors for this movie. The plot is, taken outta loose air, a story about a journalist, a serial killer huntress, and a wacked out archtyypical police force, and of course the serial k i l l e r s . Keywords to the flick is revenge, extinction and deepdigging critical journalism.
I did sit down to view this choosin between retiring for the night, i.e. Go to bed, or try this out, and i do not regret that because its most of all a fun movie, even though it might bend the limits of a laymans gore tolerance, because the blood and meat factor, and dismantelment of unwillingly hudlums and coppers might make you laugh out loud in disbelief, due to a plotspeed and swift acting and oralistic vocabulary that beats mostly every oratorium ever written on this god forsaken place called earth.
Its a well made technical production, even the dark scenes work, and the thy shall whither moral, till your dust is blown away stoic attitude written all over the sir face of the sound, specialeffects, visual effects, cinematographical and location decorating department, and if you ever should wonder what might be used to make a kill, youll get some new items on your list thats for sure.
So take the grumpy old mans words for what they seem to be, its not a toddlers nor infant movie to watch, and it may even be intolerable on cruelty for the gemene john and jane does , but give it a try, thisll become a cult classic for what it is, fun , cruel and ravaging revengeful.
I did sit down to view this choosin between retiring for the night, i.e. Go to bed, or try this out, and i do not regret that because its most of all a fun movie, even though it might bend the limits of a laymans gore tolerance, because the blood and meat factor, and dismantelment of unwillingly hudlums and coppers might make you laugh out loud in disbelief, due to a plotspeed and swift acting and oralistic vocabulary that beats mostly every oratorium ever written on this god forsaken place called earth.
Its a well made technical production, even the dark scenes work, and the thy shall whither moral, till your dust is blown away stoic attitude written all over the sir face of the sound, specialeffects, visual effects, cinematographical and location decorating department, and if you ever should wonder what might be used to make a kill, youll get some new items on your list thats for sure.
So take the grumpy old mans words for what they seem to be, its not a toddlers nor infant movie to watch, and it may even be intolerable on cruelty for the gemene john and jane does , but give it a try, thisll become a cult classic for what it is, fun , cruel and ravaging revengeful.
A top notch entry into the horror-comedy genre. A hapless, nerdy horror film critic stumbles upon a self-help meeting for serial killers and gets into it up to his neck, learns to fight back. The characters are so likeable, especially. Evan Marsh as Joel and. Amber Goldfarb as Carrie--but shout outs to the whole cast, this cast was unflawed! The script was fantastic, the gore was splashy and fun, expertly directed! Not a wasted minute! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I watched better and far worse: Vicious Fun is mildly entertaining, mildly funny, got a solid production and a well acting cast. To watch that little flick won't hurt you but will have no lasting impression on you - the initial idea is good but the story unfolding pretty standard. Anyway, if you need a little snack, you may try this one.
I can just say , that it is a wonderful dark ,funny , gory , smart horror/comedy ! The old-fashioned soundtrack adds nicely to overall 80-s set up . Definitely recommended!!!
.. If you're craving a modern movie where a woman is the hero and saves some dorky guy who makes snarky jokes while the bass wobbles in and out synth-like, and the lighting ascetics look like my living room; then this is the movie for you.
Did you know
- TriviaIn several scenes Bob (Ari Millen) wears a raincoat. This is an obvious reference to American Psycho (2000) featuring fictional 80's serial killer Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale).
- GoofsFritz kills Tony the police officer with a 6-8 inch long nail to the forehead. Despite only driving about half the length of the nail, Tony bleeds profusely from the back of his head, which would have been impossible given the depth of the injury and the overall length of the nail.
- ConnectionsReferences Pit Stop (1969)
- SoundtracksLonely Road
Written by Russ Graham (as Russell Graham), Gerry Finn (as Gerald Finn), Ron Mayer (as Ronald Mayer), Darrell Millar
Performed by Killer Dwarfs
Courtesy of Russty Dwarf Tunes / Cymba Music Publishing
Licensed by Chapter 2 Productions Inc.
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- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
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- 2.39:1
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