Brinke

As far as low-budget cinema is concerned, it doesn't get much better than the efforts of director Mark Baranowski ... what bfan83 doesn't realize is: he's never had a career reviewing films, and he's probably used to worthless grade Z flicks and haphazard screenwriting. And I agree ... if you just take a look at what is currently offered in this genre, you'll see - it's not much - just the usual mundane fare and the overexposed Misty Mundae ... Except for 'Expendable' and a few others among its ilk - Give me a director like Baranowski and a cast like Morgan and Stevens anyday. That's what independent filmmaking is all about ...

Now I'm not saying that this flick should be up for an Academy Award, but what I am saying that as far a low-budget flicks go, this movie has heart, soul, and even a plot. There are too many direct-to-video attempts, convention films, and low-budget choices nowadays, but I can honestly say that this film does what numerous others I have seen lately, haven't: it really tries. It tries to deliver, it tries to stand apart, and in many ways it does. It's morbid and hot, eerie and poignant. And in essence: Ryli Morgan is one impressive woman, in more ways than one.

It's so damn bad, I know this is a film that couldn't be made today. "Cherry Hill High" makes "Plan Nine From Outer Space" look like a major cinematic achievement! I wish there was something positive to report about this movie, but I can't think of one. Zero stars.