Month: October 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round the cinematic table and prepare your taste buds for a feast of unfathomable proportions – ThanksKilling is served! This holiday cinematic experience from the vaults of schlocky horror is a turkey of a film that knows it’s a turkey and embraces its absurdity with open wings, er, arms. Don’t expect Oscar-worthy cinema here; pack your appetite for hilariously lousy acting, over-the-top gore, and one genuinely unforgettable poultry villain.

If you can call it that, the plot revolves around a foul-mouthed, wise-cracking, and downright homicidal turkey named Turkie. Armed with a penchant for puns and a taste for mayhem, this feathered fiend embarks on a murderous rampage against a group of unsuspecting college students during the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a ridiculous premise, and the film fully commits to its holiday lethal absurdity.

One of the standout qualities of ThanksKilling is its relentless commitment to the art of one-liners and cringe-inducing dialogue. Turkie’s quips are so bad that they’re good, and his punchlines are like the worst dad jokes you’ve ever heard – but with a side of horror. You’ll find yourself groaning and laughing simultaneously at the sheer ridiculousness of it all.

The low-budget nature of the film is part of its charm. The practical effects may not be top-tier, but they’re hilariously inventive. From Turkie’s rubbery puppetry to his ludicrously gruesome kills, ThanksKilling revels in its absurd visuals. It’s a delightful showcase of what a creative team can accomplish with limited resources and a limitless appetite for campiness.

In terms of performances, the actors are fully aware they’re in a cinematic turkey, and they ham it up accordingly. The characters are caricatures, and the film doesn’t aim for emotional depth – it’s all about the laughs and absurdity. There are moments when the overacting becomes a spectacle, adding to the film’s B-movie charm.

ThanksKilling is a glorious train wreck of a movie, but it’s one that you can’t help but keep watching. It’s not “Citizen Kane” and doesn’t aspire to be. Instead, it celebrates low-budget horror with a sense of humor as warped as its titular antagonist. If you’re in the mood for a cinematic Thanksgiving treat that’s both terrible and terrific, “ThanksKilling” is the perfect slice of cinematic pumpkin pie. Remember to carve out some time for this delectably awful flick, and let the poultry pandemonium commence! Gobble, gobble, horror buffs, and chime in in the comments on your favorite Fall film!

Rating: 4 out of 5 Bloody Giblets

In the realm of unconventional cinema, where the bizarre and avant-garde reign supreme, Quentin Dupieux’s “Rubber” takes the crown as one of the most peculiar offerings. It doesn’t tiptoe on the fringes of the weird; it unabashedly gallops into the absurd with a telekinetic killer tire named Robert. You read that right. This audacious and darkly comedic film weaves a more perplexing tale than a Rubik’s Cube in a house of mirrors.

“Rubber” opens in the barren expanse of the California desert, a place where oddities are as common as tumbleweeds. It introduces us to Robert, a discarded car tire that miraculously comes to life, sparking his odyssey of chaos. Instead of pondering the mysteries of existence, Robert takes an altogether different path. He discovers his psychokinetic powers, and what better way to use them than making people’s heads spontaneously explode?

But “Rubber” is not just a bizarre tire-tale; it’s a movie within a movie. A small audience in the desert watches Robert’s escapades through binoculars, and this self-aware commentary on the unpredictability of cinema is where the film finds its comedic rhythm. The absurdity is not limited to Robert’s mind-bending abilities.

The plot is more conceptual than complex, intentionally absurd, and unapologetically thin. It exists to give Robert a reason to roll through the desert and explode people’s heads with his mind. Yet, despite this apparent simplicity, “Rubber” exudes a sense of liberation in its narrative approach. It knows exactly what it is—a cinematic experiment in the absurd—and revels in it.

Visually, “Rubber” is a treat. The vast, barren landscapes of the Californian desert create a stark and surreal backdrop for Robert’s telekinetic tirades. The cinematography is striking, capturing the essence of the open, expansive desert and emphasizing the isolation of this bizarre story. The practical effects are brilliantly executed, considering the whimsical nature of the film. Seeing Robert “come to life” and roll around is strangely captivating.

While “Rubber” is a journey into cinematic absurdity, it is not for everyone. It thrives on its audacious weirdness and lacks a traditional narrative structure. It’s more a manifestation of abstract storytelling, a plunge into an unconventional whirlpool of cinematic experiences. This might not be your cup of tea if you prefer clear, straightforward stories.

In the world of cult classics, “Rubber” has cemented its place as one of the most bizarre films.  For those who delight in the joy of cinematic absurdity and revel in the gore of a blood-soaked highway, “Rubber” is a must-watch. This movie challenges your expectations and leaves you laughing at the sheer madness of it all. So, suspend your disbelief, embrace the weirdness, and roll into the strange and peculiar world of “Rubber.”

Rating: 4 out of 5  Murderous Telekentic Tires

In the hopes of driving reader engagement, whats the most unlikely villain you’ve ever encountered in media?