In this true-crime bad taste comedy singalong, Mother-from-hell Karen Matthews revels in her newfound fame, while everyone else searches for her missing daughter, little Shannon Matthews, ag... Read allIn this true-crime bad taste comedy singalong, Mother-from-hell Karen Matthews revels in her newfound fame, while everyone else searches for her missing daughter, little Shannon Matthews, aged 9.In this true-crime bad taste comedy singalong, Mother-from-hell Karen Matthews revels in her newfound fame, while everyone else searches for her missing daughter, little Shannon Matthews, aged 9.
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A great film with some memorable songs which YOU will be humming along to for days after, cast are brilliant. Won't be for everyone but if you like your humour dark and want to watch a very funny version of an almighty strange story then give this a go. I attended the london permiere and was amongst cast and like minded film goers and we all have a jolly good time. I hope this film gets a cinema run as it does deserve to be seen on a big screen. Aware some people think this sort of film is wrong and I say to them don't watch it if it is going to offend you and let the people who do enjoy their humour with a sprinkle of sick humour to lap it up.
Forget Brasseye's Sutcliffe The Musical, this here is the real deal a complete banger as it happens but you've just gotta see it to believe it. The whole story is factually accurate delivered in a engaging way through comedic music through to the storyline there's no corners cut with this one all delivered on a £20,000 budget you know every penny was well spent.
Guest appearances from the likes of Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris and Gary Glitter really added to the comedy factor and had me in a trance of laughter. This musical movie certainly could be considered as a cure to depression, it should be prescribed up and down the country!
Guest appearances from the likes of Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris and Gary Glitter really added to the comedy factor and had me in a trance of laughter. This musical movie certainly could be considered as a cure to depression, it should be prescribed up and down the country!
We arrived, along with all the rest, excited to see the London premiere of what we knew was going to be a very funny and irreverent film
Rest assured we were not disappointed! Not only was it a very funny film it was very well made, well shot and directed. Especially when you consider the minimal budget that they had to work with!
Although in my heading I suggested it might not be for the faint hearted I think I can safely say that I was one of, if not the, oldest member of the audience that night and I was certainly laughing with all the rest The fantasy dance scenes were beautifully choreographed, both well danced and funny!
All in all it was a great night out which my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed. It says something that on several occasions I have woken in the morning with Shannon's Not Dead She's Under His Bed going round in my head!!
Well done to all involved and let's hope for a greater distribution or a least a DVD Release.
Although in my heading I suggested it might not be for the faint hearted I think I can safely say that I was one of, if not the, oldest member of the audience that night and I was certainly laughing with all the rest The fantasy dance scenes were beautifully choreographed, both well danced and funny!
All in all it was a great night out which my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed. It says something that on several occasions I have woken in the morning with Shannon's Not Dead She's Under His Bed going round in my head!!
Well done to all involved and let's hope for a greater distribution or a least a DVD Release.
Went to the Leeds premiere and was so impressed. It was so hilarious I was choking and laughing so much I couldn't breathe.
In reality it is one of the bravest movies ever made. Tackling a tricky subject by only making fun of the culprits. Not the victim Shannon aged 9! Very clever on doing this for one of the strangest crimes ever committed.
The songs are so funny and catchy and the cast on such a small budget excelled better than the overpaid luvvies. DC Radgitt and Karen deserve Oscars! Some really nice shots of Yorkshire beaches too on such a small budget.
Everyone with a sense of humour should see this as soon as possible. Definitely deserves a mainstream release ASAP! Needs a health warning though to warn of choking after uncontrollable bouts of laughter throughout.
In reality it is one of the bravest movies ever made. Tackling a tricky subject by only making fun of the culprits. Not the victim Shannon aged 9! Very clever on doing this for one of the strangest crimes ever committed.
The songs are so funny and catchy and the cast on such a small budget excelled better than the overpaid luvvies. DC Radgitt and Karen deserve Oscars! Some really nice shots of Yorkshire beaches too on such a small budget.
Everyone with a sense of humour should see this as soon as possible. Definitely deserves a mainstream release ASAP! Needs a health warning though to warn of choking after uncontrollable bouts of laughter throughout.
Full disclosure: I am a long term fan of Kunt And The Gang and helped to crowd fund this film. I was also at the recent premiere in Leeds.
With that out of the way - the film far exceeded my expectations (which were already pretty high, having seen and loved the stage show version of it in Edinburgh last year).
The film is very funny, with excellent performances across the board (particularly from director Sam Hindman as Karen Matthews and Rob Kirtley as DI Radgitt). It takes the stage show and adds in lots of extra goodies - green screen chases, dream sequences, 'celebrity' cameos and lots of Easter Eggs.
There's also some lovely outdoor scenes - the crew really did make the most of their (presumably) limited budget. For a daft film - it's actually rather clever!
You don't have to be a diehard Kunt fan to 'get' this movie - yes, there are some in-jokes but, basically, if you are a fan of toilet humour and OTT comedy, this is the film for you. Stick it on the telly after you come back from the pub and you're sorted!
Be warned, though - once the songs that feature on the soundtrack worm their way into your head, they will NEVER leave!
I look forward to buying a copy of the film on DVD when it comes out - or, even better, getting to see it again in the cinema with my mates.
With that out of the way - the film far exceeded my expectations (which were already pretty high, having seen and loved the stage show version of it in Edinburgh last year).
The film is very funny, with excellent performances across the board (particularly from director Sam Hindman as Karen Matthews and Rob Kirtley as DI Radgitt). It takes the stage show and adds in lots of extra goodies - green screen chases, dream sequences, 'celebrity' cameos and lots of Easter Eggs.
There's also some lovely outdoor scenes - the crew really did make the most of their (presumably) limited budget. For a daft film - it's actually rather clever!
You don't have to be a diehard Kunt fan to 'get' this movie - yes, there are some in-jokes but, basically, if you are a fan of toilet humour and OTT comedy, this is the film for you. Stick it on the telly after you come back from the pub and you're sorted!
Be warned, though - once the songs that feature on the soundtrack worm their way into your head, they will NEVER leave!
I look forward to buying a copy of the film on DVD when it comes out - or, even better, getting to see it again in the cinema with my mates.
Did you know
- TriviaBased on an album and subsequent stage show musical by dark comedy act Kunt & The Gang
- GoofsCrew reflections in the door of Donovan's flat when they re-enter after the chase scene.
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Michael Donovan: Shannon's not dead, Shannon's under my bed
- ConnectionsReferences Police Academy (1984)
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- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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