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Beasts of the Field (2019)
Why a 6?
First let me say that this is not a great movie. It is extremely rough and fraught with laughable errors. The cast are on par with a group of friends with someone's video camera heading out to *make a movie*.
That being said, it also isn't a hateful movie. The general story line, although very unpolished, shows potential. The concept deals with who or what a monster really is. Even the title is a subtle jab at the cruel and selfish nature of man's heart. The story held my attention and although the acting and dialog was excruciatingly painful. I found myself tipping my hat to this brave crew of first timers who had the courage and trepidation to complete the madness that is film making. Everyone has to start somewhere. I hope thebl best of luck to those who take the opportunity to hone their craft and continue on.
Lycan Colony (2006)
I felt sorry for it.
I consider myself a connoisseur of fine schlock. I love bad movies. They have an entertainment value all by themselves. I cam usually laugh my way through the painful acting and poor excuse for editing, but I can finish them with a smile on my face. This one needed the help of Rifftrax to muddle through. I think it was done by either 12 year old kids with a 90's Era camcorder or a very stoned bunch of homeless vagrants trying to explain a bad lsd trip. It was so bad...it just stayed bad. But, I may keep it in mind for some night when I feel masochistic.
10/31 Part 2 (2019)
Still Cheesy Fun for a Budget Film
While not as good as it's predecessor, the 2021 release of 10/31 part 2 still has it's moments. The independent film makers show some new and some old twists on horror tropes. A few of which were so purposefully over the top with mirth and cheesiness, that it's hard not to give them a pat on the back for their tongue in cheek approach. Some of the stories seem very confusing and I simply felt the story lacked the punch they deserved, but over all it definitely filled a cheese craving for a Friday night.
Death Ship (1980)
An oldie but a goodie
I remember seeing the trailer for this as a child and even the poster terrified me. Needless to say because of poor box office performance it drifted into the annuls of history until recently where I found it on a Prime streaming service. I decided to give it a try. The film was a somewhat unique spin on many old ghost tales by including the worst bogeyman of the twentieth century: the Nazis. I'm a connoisseur of low budget horror and I rather enjoyed the tale. If you can look past the poor acting and dialog, you're in for an early 80s treat.
Beneath (2013)
Who's the monster here?
I'm not sure what the point was here. It seems that the idea was to be a combo of Jaws meets American Psycho. Please understand that I love B rate monster movies, but this was a hot mess. I was rooting for the fish.