Crazy Texas

Some movies are so bad they become fun. They become cult classics, some getting midnight screenings to rabid fans and organically developing audience participation. Make no mistake whatsoever, this is NOT one of those movies. This is the epitome of amateurism. The dialogue is cringe inducing, as are a majority of the performances. There is a good reason some of the alleged actors in this felony of a film have no other credits on iMDB. The directing is as vanilla and safe as an episode of any home improvement show but is at least competent, as is the editing. Those, however, cannot overcome the mediocrity of the overall production.

Stumbling upon the 2025 horror movie "Crazy Texas" by sheer random chance, and never having heard about it nor seen it, of course I opted to check it out. I am a huge fan of all things horror, after all. But I virtually didn't know what I was in for here, aside from what the synopsis revealed.

The storyline fell short of entertaining me, and it was a rather monotonous and sort of dull viewing experience to sit through this movie. It was a bit amazing that writers Jordan Bradley, Marc Isaacs and Francis Juarez collectively could managed to come up with so little.

Needless to say that I wasn't familiar with a single actress or actor on the cast list. The acting performances in "Crazy Texas" was, for the most parts, actually fair enough, though there wasn't anything outstanding to be witnessed throughout the course of the movie.

As for "Crazy Texas" being a horror movie? Well, don't get your hopes up. Maybe if you are a newcomer to the horror genre, you might find something scary or disturbing in the narrative. But I've been watching horror movies for more than 40 years, so this was a mere walk in the park. A disappointing and dull walk, mind you. This is definitely not a movie that I will return to watch a second time. Nor is it a movie that I would recommend horror fans to go out and watch.

My rating of director Francis Juarez's 2025 horror movie "Crazy Texas" lands on a three out of ten stars.

This review is only based off the first act as this video is unwatchable. Terrible cinematography, equally bad story with no production value makes for a Jordan Bradley special. It's so bad it wants to be good but far too boring to keep interest. The bad guy spreads his arms out must be 50 times to distract from the garbage acting. This is not a film but a long format video for high school film students to learn and break down indie film mistakes 101. Who would green light this? Story made no sense but the scene when the girls get abducted is hilarious. Grandmas acting is the best in the show bahahaha.

Maybe you will like it if you liked Heretic. For me, it was very boring religious and philosophical talk between a couple of kidnapped girls and some sort of fanatic. An absolute lack of any interesting sequences or twists. Bad characters - just very boring. But what is especially depressing is how similar to Heretic it is. It really feels like your already watched this movie - I was very open to an interesting indie horror movie but this was very disappointing - I did not not even like Heretic, I obviously wasn't going to enjoy this lesser version. I feel very disappointed about this movie, since I gave it a try just because for some reason it had a good score. But no, it is not good.

Crazy Texas is a standout indie gem that delivers big drama in a small-town setting. Set against the backdrop of Christmas in rural Texas, the film follows two sisters as they navigate a treacherous mix of family loyalty, financial stakes, and unshakable religious beliefs. What unfolds is a gripping, emotionally charged story that blends holiday warmth with high-stakes tension.

The performances are raw and real, especially from the leads, who bring authenticity and depth to their roles. Their dynamic captures the complexity of sisterhood-equal parts love, rivalry, and shared purpose. The film's direction feels both intimate and daring, allowing quiet moments to resonate while never shying away from the story's darker undercurrents.

Visually, Crazy Texas makes great use of its setting, capturing both the charm and isolation of a small town during the holidays. The contrast between festive lights and the characters' inner turmoil is striking.

This is a film that stays with you. It's bold, deeply human, and surprisingly poignant. A true indie triumph. Don't miss it.