The Last Horror Movie (2003)

A serial killer uses a horror video rental to lure his next victim. What begins as a teen slasher transforms into a disturbing journey through the mind of Max Parry, a mild mannered wedding photographer with a taste for human flesh.

Director:

Julian Richards

Writers:

James Handel, Julian Richards (idea)

Stars:

Kevin Howarth, Mark Stevenson, Antonia Beamish

9 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Howarth	...	Max
Mark Stevenson	...	The Assistant
Antonia Beamish	...	Petra
Christabel Muir	...	Sam
Jonathan Coote	...	John
Rita Davies	...	Grandma
Joe Hurley	...	Ben (as Joe Morley)
Jamie Langthorne	...	Nico
John Berlyne	...	Phil
Mandy Gordon	...	Sarah
Jim Bywater	...	Bill
Lisa Renée	...	Waitress
Christopher Adamson	...	Killer (as Chris Adamson)
Adrian Johnson	...	Kelly
John MacCrossan	...	Groom

Storyline

A serial killer uses a horror video rental to lure his next victim. What begins as a teen slasher transforms into a disturbing journey through the mind of Max Parry, a mild mannered wedding photographer with a taste for human flesh.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | diner | cynic | beaten to death | taunting | 

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Taglines:

Wait until you see the final cut...

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence and language

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 May 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Az utolsó horrorfilm

Box Office

Budget:

$780,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Prolific Films, Snakehair Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the film that has supposedly been taped over, the diner of the opening scene is clearly not in the USA, but rather in Britain, since the Fire Extinguisher (and notice above it) are both in European colors and standards, there is a notice to staff about "waste bins" and there is a British Health and Safety notice on the wall.

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Quotes

The Assistant: I can't do it. I thought I could, but I can't.

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Connections

References Amadeus (1984)

User Reviews

A fresh take on the serial killer genre

"The Last Horror Movie" is an effective film that could be described as a British "Man Bites Dog". Unpredictable, witty and thought-provoking, Julian Richards' film rises above the limitations of its budget and the result is a haunting production that is difficult to forget.

The film's star and narrator, Kevin Howarth, is superb as the psychopathic wedding video organiser, Max. Howarth's performance is right on the mark. Like Bret Easton Ellis' "American Psycho" Patrick Bateman, Max reveals the thought-processes that go through his disturbed mind.

The film has the ability to put the viewer in an uncomfortable place and some scenes have a genuinely surprising outcome. This won't appeal to viewers expecting an "August Underground"-style gore-fest but it does have moments where the visual effects are excellent.

An ingenious film, this is worthy of a viewing. Unlike most films, "The Last Horror Story" works best on VHS or DVD rather than the big screen.

8 out of 10.