October Challenge Day 13:
Here's a little bizarre and somewhat surreal film from the '70s that I had never heard of before until yesterday:
Folks, this film kicks off with a literal bloodbath. A blood bath so impressive that my first thought was:
"We have a contender for the blood elevators from The Shining!"
Speaking of The Shining, this movie revolves around a horror author that has the pressure on to finish his latest movie manuscript. The stress levels start to rise while his family falls apart...
As we follow this horror author through his increasingly horrible life, the story is interspersed with little plots and scenes from his writings. Initially confusing I eventually came to appreciate what they were trying to say/do, particularly by the end.
Although in the film he's heralded as a genius of horror, I gotta say, *some* of his work needs ... well ... work. There I said it. He certainly nailed the macabre though.
Overall a decent, quirky film with an impressive gut punch ending! Pairs with wine, cigarettes, and bad decisions. Best watched while under pressure.
I rented this film from Scarecrow Video or use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to see where else you can find this 'maddening' film.
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