Piglady

I'll try not to spoil. It's a classic slasher with some pretty creepy elements. The Halloween / Christmas theme is cool and I liked the setting and ending with it snowing. I thought that was clever a "white Christmas." I also like the paying homage to Halloween and the elements of the good ole slasher flicks, when I first saw it pop on on Vudu I have to admit I was a bit swayed by the negative votes but I'm glad I ignored them and rented it anyway. It has its charm and deserves some attention and better rating than it currently has. Definitely better than expected.

I'm not disappointed.

It's a solid movie. Some good gore. A good mix of characters. The acting is believable for the most part, Nothing took me totally out of the moment and at times I was yelling at the TV. Chicks were hot. Got to see some boobies. And I was satisfied seeing the pigs munching on people. There is a comedic aspect with the pigs though. Pigs are funny animals and seeing their heads flop around did give me a laugh all the while being terrifying at the same time. I think it deserves a solid 7. And the Piglady creeping in the window. That's a terrifyingly great shot. Classic horror right there and the pigs lurking in the dark behind her.

Me and my friend watched this film together in late 2023, and we still speak about it now, a year later. It is so bad that I can't forget it. The acting is terrible and the plot makes almost no sense. It's the most generic spree/serial killer plot of a horror movie, but amped up with... pigs?

My favourite part of the entire movie, however, is the fact that this town seems to have two police officers, and BOTH of them are wearing sheriff jackets. Every single time I remember this I laugh out loud. One of those horror films that just does not pay attention to the small details, and hopes it can win you over with the gore- which is just... not great either.

Key points:

Based on a true story. Filmed where the murders happened.

Original take on the slasher genre. First movie I've seen with female villain and first with pigs being used on command.

Some flaws in the script and acting. No major plot holes. Leaves a lot of questions.

Overall, an entertaining and suspenseful film.

Piglady is a 2023 horror film about a group of friends who go on a Christmas vacation to a remote cabin in Oregon. They soon discover that the area is haunted / stalked by a mysterious woman (ambiguous gender) who is said to have killed and mutilated several people. The film is "loosely" based on the true story of Susan Monica, a woman who was convicted of murdering four people in Oregon in the early 2010's.

Piglady is an original take on the slasher genre. The film does not only rely on jump scares or gore to scare its audience. Instead, it creates a sense of suspense and dread by building tension and atmosphere. The film is also notable for its strong female characters. The lead characters are all women who are strong, independent, and resourceful.

However, the film is not without its flaws. The script is a bit uneven, and some of the acting is subpar. The film also drags in a few places. Overall, Piglady is an entertaining and suspenseful film, but it is not without its flaws.

Strengths:

Original take on the slasher genre.

Strong female characters.

Suspenseful and atmospheric.

True story filmed on the location.

Fantastic special effects / props

Weaknesses:

Uneven script.

Some subpar acting.

Slow pacing in a few places.

Overall:

Piglady is a flawed film, but it is also an entertaining and suspenseful one. Fans of the slasher genre will likely enjoy the film, but it may not be for everyone. I would recommend the film to fans of the genre who are looking for something a bit different.

I give it a 6/10 but rated it higher because it has a unique charm about it. It's quite funny in spots. And it's a directorial debut and all things considered it produced quite well considering it was a crowdfunded moving raising my rating to a 8/10

It's a fun movie produced with a low budget and considering the coordination required to make a movie and doing so at night with real pigs, I have to give it props.

Good movie. Low budget bit of a slow start but once it starts it pops! I like the characters even tho you want to hate them lol. Tony is the favorite. The pigs are pretty scary tromping around in the dark. The cast is peripheral blind but it ads to the frustration you expect in a good horror. I especially like that it was filmed on the property connected to where the murders happened. It's not a true story but there is a hint of truth to it. It's a good movie and worth the watch. I also like the attention to detail and how everything ties back together. It is also beautifully shot in a creepy environment. I'm not disappointed at all! Bought the dvd too!

You gotta give credit to anyone out there expressing their form of art! I'm always stoked to see and support go getters! It takes courage and a lot of blood, sweat and tears to bring a production of any kind to life. Way to go! It was very entertaining! I liked the characters and thought it was a good balance of personalities sprinkled with funny one liners, yet startling and jumpy at times. The scenery is beautifully shot and the fact it's close to the actual property where the murders took place is really cool. And the pigs! I don't how they pulled that one off but I'm a big fan of pigs regardless if they eat humans or not! I've watched it twice so far!