Do You Believe In The Devil (short)

Do You Believe In The Devil

4 stars out of 5.

I must say the opening scene in the bathroom leaves me feeling like I need a shower, a long hot scolding shower, and even then I might not be able to clean it all off!!  Wow! What a set!  Gary Lee Mahmoud, played the drunk role well enough that I am sure I could feel my liver saying "See!!  That is what it looks like, it ain't pretty"  and my stomach saying "Ohhh GAWD! Don't remind me!"  The rich quality of set and situation in these opening moments roped me into this short easily.

About half way through I had a feeling where it was going.  I am sure I have seen to many shorts and movies in this genre, perhaps this is why I find it so hard to find something new, or maybe this is why I get so elated when I do.

Written and Directed by Alex Grybauskas who has 6 credits on IMDB.  Alex did a fine job and I will be looking for more of his work to watch and enjoy.  I did enjoy this short.  There were really good parts, but I have seen a lot, and that means it takes a little extra to catch me off guard.

But don't let my wrapped imagination and avid movie watching stop you.  Go get comfy, and enjoy this tale.

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2013/12/17/do-you-believe-in-the-devil/

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

**Spoilers**

** reminded me of "Thinner" or an Alfred Hitchcock, or a Twilight Zone.

Jeepers Creepers 2

Jeepers Creepers 2

4.5 out of 5 stars.

Adult Stuff- Cheesy One Liners, Bad Language, Booze, Drugs, Puss, Blood, Bondage, Guts, Gore, Hoochie Girls, Boobs, Sex, Vagina, Penis, Penis Trauma

After 10- Oh I love when a movie doesn't slack!  Right out the gate we have "lift off" hahaha, spoiler pun!!
After 40- A mission, a situation, and a mystery!!! Oh I can't wait to see where it goes!!
By The End- Wow, great story, good acting and effects.  This movie had me right from the start and kept me to the end.  An easy and enjoyable watch, and an easy recommend.

After Checking IMDB- Victor Salva brings back the creeper, played by Johnathan Breck again, in this sequel that I thought was well done and made sense.  Often a sequel is "forced" or asks you to forget how the original ended or something, I am glad to say this is not the case with this sequel.

I always enjoy films where we get a little more back story and learn more about an interesting villain or monster, and this is one of them.  If you enjoyed the first one, and you wanna know more about the Creeper, I think you will enjoy this one too!

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

Spoilers**
Love the ending!!

Abe (2013 short)

Abe

4 stars out of 5.

An 8 minute villian's monologue to it's latest victim.  How much difference is there really between a sociopath and a robot.  My understanding is that sociopaths feel no differently about tables, chairs or tools they they do about friends and family.  They can recognize them for what they are, but can not connect to them.

Directed by Rob McLellan who shares the story credit with Sven Hornsey, poses a great "what if?" in this well done short.  In my mind if and when the robot is captured it will have to the destroyed, or decommissioned to the point where it can do no more harm.

Which brings me to my next point, why do we keep violent killing psychopaths and sociopaths alive?  They are dangerous and without remorse.... I digress, perhaps this is one of the what if's Rob and Sven wanted to encourage.  Either way, it was well done and had a great creepy feel to it which kept me uneasy and tense through out.

I hope you enjoy watching it and enjoy rolling the thoughts around in your head after wards.

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2013/10/30/abe-2/

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

**spoilers**

I gave away too many already...sorry!!

Jeepers Creepers

Jeepers Creepers

4 out of 5 stars.

Adult Stuff- Cheesy One Liners, Bad Language, Booze, Drugs, Puss, Blood, Bondage, Guts, Gore, Hoochie Girls, Boobs, Sex, Vagina, Penis, Penis Trauma

After 10- Oh yeah... who was that and what is going on!!
After 40- WTF!  I mean what is this thing, so many questions gotta keep watching.
By The End- Holy Wow!  Not without it's faults, but this is a unique bad guy, and a pretty well told  story.

After Checking IMDB- Gina Philips and Justin Long did a great job acting as well written siblings.  Jonathan Breck was a great villain, and Victor Salva wrote and directed a good movie.

Even with the flaws, faults and inconsistencies (not that there was a lot of them, but enough)  I was able to yell at the screen because of bad choices and dismiss some stuff to get back to enjoying the flick.  I feel this is a classic flick with a dark villain idea we have not seen before.  I easily recommend it for the uniqueness and quality.

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

Spoilers**

-why go back to the church?  get help first.  You ain't that big, your sis is probably tougher than you!!
-no stopping the bad... ummm... guy?
-so many bad choices!!


4 stars- good story with good acting, wrting and effects
4.5 stars- great story, acting or writing with  good or better effects.
5 stars- Great, everything was great and I want more.  I was sad when it ended and hope there is a sequel.

Certified (short)

Certified (short)

4 out of 5 stars.

Wow, this 8 min 1950's themed short looks fantastic.  Like many of these shorts their success is completely dependent on all aspects of the film working together.  This short does not disappoint.  The look is great right out the gate with setting, lighting, and production.  Next the writing has to be on point to get the message across to the viewer, and it has to be supported by the score.  Finally the actors need to deliver believable dialogue.  This film is a joy to watch because it doesn't let the viewer down on any of these critical points.

Written and Directed by Luke Guidici, who has 8 credits as director as well as 8 writing credits.  I have not seen any of his other work, YET! Luke Guidici obviously had a clear image of his story, adapted from "The Open Window" by Saki, in mind and was able to clearly direct it right onto the screen.

Thomas Garner and Rebecca Spicher are the actors that bring this story to life and allow us to get drawn in and grabbed by this story.

The write up by Rob Munday is fun and informative, and worth the extra couple minutes for the read.

I am not saying that this story is without fault, I am saying that so many of the parts needed for a good story that pulls you and keeps you for a while are not only here, but here and done well.

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2013/11/12/certified/

Until  next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!


**Spoilers**
Nah... not this time

The Offering (short 2013 )

The Offering

4 out of 5 stars.

This 7 minute short is well shot and well acted.  It is a great snap shot, that reminds me of something I can not place my finger on at this time.  This could be the beginning of a supernatural movie, but as a short, it is a glimpse into what must be a living hell for those involved.

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2014/09/05/the-offering/

IMDB- Directed by Ryan Patch who has 7 director credits.
Written by Michael Koehler who has 3 writing credits.
Staring Bob Jaffe with 20 acting credits and Jared Mark Smith who has 3 credits.

Really not much can be said about this one, without giving away something.  It's only 7 minutes, and if you like to play the "what if" game then this can give you much more than that.  Give it a peak, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I enjoyed the write up by Ben Watts after the flick, and I always enjoy hearing about the trials and challenges that directors over come to create a piece of art.

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

**SPOILERS**

What is he thinking?  What kind of man does that!!  Arrrrgggghh...
But seriously if this flick reminds you of a movie with a similar premise please let me know.

Vienna Waits for You (short)

Vienna Waits for You (short)

4.5 stars out of 5.

This short is a little longer than the other ones on this site, but don't let that discourage you from watching it.  Freshen up your drink, sit back, relax, and enjoy.  I watched it a second time and I believe I picked up on a couple things I missed the first time.

From the first minute I was curious what was going on.  The actors did a great job setting the creepy vibe.  The effects department did a great job too.  And the location, wow, what an awesome job.  For what I can only describe as a mini budget at 25,000 euro this film is wonderfully done.  Sound, light, locations, camera work.  I could go on, but you should just watch it.  The write up by Ivan Kander is informative with regard to Director's ideas, and the effects, which are great.

Directed by Dominik Hartel, with 8 credits on IMDB I would be happy to see any thing else he has done or has coming out.   Writer Sarah Wassermair has 6 writing credits, I haven't seen any of her other work, but wouldn't mind changing that.

Starring Petra Staduan 5 credits and Alexander E Fennon 37 credits, I give these two mention because as an old lady I thought Petra did a great job and as a creepy manager I think Alexander sold it well.

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2014/05/05/vienna-waits-for-you/

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

Spoilers**
The apartment, wow, the location and set is fantastic.
The great back story helps shut down most what if's, and thus one must just concede.

Self-Assembly (2014)

Self-Assembly

4 out of 5 stars.

This 12 minute short is very unique to me.  I am unfamiliar with the comic it is based on and am quite sure I have not seen anything like it before.

Brilliantly done from the lack of dialogue, to the special effects (Spoiler scrotum skin) this short has a special way of telling a story.

Directed by Ray Sullivan and written by Cathal Duggan and Garret Shanley there is so much right with this film I hardly know where to begin.

Starring Darryl Kinsella and Amy Kirwan.  With 10 and 11 acting credits respectfully these two are not strangers to the field, and I feel without great performances from them this short would not be as good as it is.

The directer and VFX specialist Ray Sullivan did a great job.  Read the write up after the film by Rob Munday, the info he shares on the details of the movie are well worth the read.

If you have 12 minutes and are looking for something out of the ordinary feel free to give this one a try.

https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2014/12/17/self-assembly/

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

Spoilers**
**For all that's right with this flick, I swear, there would have been an accident at some point, prior to the end one!!

The Monkey's Paw (2013)

The Monkey's Paw (2013)

 3 out of 5 stars.

Adult Stuff- Cheesy One Liners, Bad Language, Booze, Drugs, Puss, Blood, Bondage, Guts, Gore, Hoochie Girls, Boobs, Sex, Vagina, Penis, Penis Trauma

After 10- We get to meet the characters, see the paw and are given some words of warning.  Starts with a hook, and it's still in there for now.
After 40- I have a love hate with these wish movies because my mind is always thinking "How can I make a wish it can't screw me with!?"  And that is the trick, you can't, so don't even!!!
By The End- An interesting revenge tale; but it left me feeling like something was missing.

After Checking IMDB- Directed by Brett Simmons who has 10 credits on IMDB,  Writing credits go to Macon Blair, his first screenplay, W.W. Jacobs the short story, and Adam Meyer and Justin Smith getting story credit.  This story dates back over 100 years.  IMDB has 11 film credits with this title, and I can not count how many shorts, and tv episodes have told this tale with their own spin.

If you want to read it:
http://gaslight.mtroyal.ab.ca/mnkyspaw.htm
If you wanna watch it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA0nO8e0BEc

When I pressed play on the Netflix and saw the "Chiller" logo, my heart skipped a beat with excitement, and I remembered I wanted to see this flick since I saw Beneath.  The acting and actors were fine, some familiar faces and some star look a likes.  The dialogue and effects were fine too; but nothing stood out in this film though.  I feel a little let down, I was hoping for more!

After watching the other Chiller Films I was excited for the next one.  The story, the up and coming actors really selling it.  The excitement of a small production house showing the big boys that it is not all about budget.  To me that is the feeling that the Chiller Logo fills me with, unfortunately that was not the case at the end of this movie.
I think Chiller is not to blame for the story, (sorry Brett and Macon), and I know not everything can be new, exciting and knocked out of the park.
I am still looking forward to watching their next project, I just can't say "I haven't seen a Chiller flick I couldn't wait to share with my friends" anymore.

Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!

Spoilers**
**This is a fine modernized re-telling of a warning yarn.
**What if you wished that the next lottery ticket you bought was a jackpot winner? (how many people do you have to share it with?)
**Revenge tale?  Yes, why else would you give someone a monkey's paw?