Deadly Tantrum (2006 Video) User Reviews

Highly Entertaining Short

[arbaxter · 8/10 · 24 September 2006]

I saw this short at the Shriekfest Film Festival in LA. I believe this short was produced in the UK. I have to admit the director has done an excellent job. Clocking in at only five minutes, this short wastes no time and jumps right into the action. A man attempts to save this damsel in distress from a psychotic mutant. This short is filled with sharp humor and fast paced action. The production value here is top notch - stylish camera-work, editing, and some really cool special effects. The director must be connected somehow to the makeup/sfx industry. The prostectics and makeup for the gruesome-looking mutant were really creepy. Plus, there's a nice dose of gore for the horror fans. I would highly recommend checking it out at a festival near you.

pretty good

[craniumblowout · 17 May 2007]

i found this film through myspace, and i gotta say it was well worth a look; clocking in at about 5 minutes, it details the story of a psychotic mad-'man' with a penchant for powertools and jigsaw-esquire elaborate traps, as well as the cop out to stop him striking. This throwback to 80's shlock gives me renewed faith in UK indie horror, and features some not-too-shabby make-up/gore FX (of course , don't expect a blood-splattered epic, bearing in mind the run-time). on the downside, some of the camera-work/editing looked a bit on the amateurish side, but that is the only gripe in what is otherwise an enjoyable li'l short

One of the Best Shorts I've ever seen

[billbragg · 9/10 · 24 May 2008]

I caught this short at a festival a while back and really loved it. The director did a marvelous job with the action, special effects and story. I actually thought it has a look and style that's very reminiscent of the feature "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels". It seems the director has a background in special effects and it definitely shows here, as the make-up and mask for the 'crazy killer' is very nicely done and obviously professional. The film is only five minutes in length and as a result, is a fast-paced, well-made movie that uses every frame to advance the story and entertain us - no fat here. A definite recommend and one of the best action/thriller shorts I've ever seen.