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American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire

Original title: Slew Hampshire
  • 20132013
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  • 1h 43m
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3.7/10
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Claire Dodin in Slew Hampshire (2013)
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In June of 1994, one of the most brutal mass slaughters in history occurred in the backwoods of northern New England. Four months later, history is about to repeat itself. The end of summer ... Read allIn June of 1994, one of the most brutal mass slaughters in history occurred in the backwoods of northern New England. Four months later, history is about to repeat itself. The end of summer signals the brink of manhood for a group of lifelong friends who proudly call New Hampshir... Read allIn June of 1994, one of the most brutal mass slaughters in history occurred in the backwoods of northern New England. Four months later, history is about to repeat itself. The end of summer signals the brink of manhood for a group of lifelong friends who proudly call New Hampshire their home. But when they embark upon a local rite of passage - traveling north for one ... Read all

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  • Director
    • Flood Reed
  • Writer
    • Flood Reed
  • Stars
    • Dayo Okeniyi
    • Shawn Thomas
    • Tyler Rice
Top credits
  • Director
    • Flood Reed
  • Writer
    • Flood Reed
  • Stars
    • Dayo Okeniyi
    • Shawn Thomas
    • Tyler Rice
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    • 18User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Dayo Okeniyi stars as Bro in Slew Hampshire (poster art by Eric Kruk).
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    Dayo Okeniyi in Slew Hampshire (2013)
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    Dayo Okeniyi
    Dayo Okeniyi
    • Broas Bro
    Shawn Thomas
    Shawn Thomas
    • Buddyas Buddy
    Tyler Rice
    Tyler Rice
    • Dude-Guyas Dude-Guy
    Jeremy Isabella
    Jeremy Isabella
    • Kidas Kid
    Flood Reed
    Flood Reed
    • Bagsas Bags
    Claire Dodin
    Claire Dodin
    • Stockholmas Stockholm
    Matt Hish
    • Officer Girthas Officer Girth
    Mike Apple
    Mike Apple
    • Hoogeloonas Hoogeloon
    Brian Atkinson
    Brian Atkinson
    • Gudrunas Gudrun
    • (as Brian Allen)
    John Joyce
    • Ingolfuras Ingolfur
    Michael Todd Schneider
    • Sigtrygguras Sigtryggur…
    Paul J Hennigan
    • Saxolfuras Saxolfur
    • (as PJ Hennigan)
    • …
    Gaya Verneuil
    Gaya Verneuil
    • Holly Annas Holly Ann
    • (as Gaya Malakian)
    Stephen O'Neil Martin
    Stephen O'Neil Martin
    • Rodgeas Rodge
    • (as Sal Martin)
    Chip Kratzinger
    • Swillingas Swilling
    Kevin Planeta
    • Professor Scrodas Professor Scrod
    Eric Boring
    • Narwhalas Narwhal
    • (as Eric James)
    Keven Scotti
    • G.G.as G.G.
    • Director
      • Flood Reed
    • Writer
      • Flood Reed
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    In June of 1994, one of the most brutal mass slaughters in history occurred in the backwoods of northern New England. Four months later, history is about to repeat itself. The end of summer signals the brink of manhood for a group of lifelong friends who proudly call New Hampshire their home. But when they embark upon a local rite of passage - traveling north for one final weekend of debauchery together - it just might prove to be their final weekend PERIOD, as this rite is doomed to go frightfully wrong. When they find themselves ensnared in a struggle for survival amongst a sinister hunting party, a bloodthirsty tribe AND a mythical beast, what began as a comedy of errors devolves into an all-out Darwinian duel to the death, and less than 24 hours will pass before a slew of lives have been claimed and the last of the living remains. —Flood Reed
    • hillbilly
    • hillbilly horror
    • female nudity
    • slaughter
    • sadism
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      • In June of 1994, one of the most brutal mass slaughters in history occurred in the woods of northern New England. Four months later, history is about to repeat itself.
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      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Thriller
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    • Trivia
      'Gunnar Hansen', who played horror icon Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), visited the set during the third and final week of principal photography.
    • Quotes

      Dude-Guy: Talkin' about Africa don't make you more black.

      Bro: I was just drawing a parallel.

      Dude-Guy: OH, now you're drawin'? You an artist, too? Is that your major?

      Bro: No, it's Linguistics. What's yours?

      Dude-Guy: Gun Repair. It's a certificate course.

      [Buddy snickers]

      Dude-Guy: HEY! Some people like to shoot heroin - personally, I prefer cocaine - but I DO like to shoot guns.

      Buddy: And someday, you'll have your very own certificate that says you're qualified to repair them, too.

    • Connections
      References Tombstone (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Buried In The Red
      Written by Shane Watkins

      Performed by Shane Watkins

    User reviews18

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    8/10
    Insane indie horror with great production values
    American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire is the deranged brainchild of Flood Reed, who, according to his IMDb profile, is a circus performer and subconscious drifter who likes to appear in the nightmares of children and the occasional LSD-induced hallucination. However, when he's not scaring kids and enhancing trips, he sometimes acts in, writes and directs movies. One such movie is the topic of this review: a demented dose of backwoods debauchery that's already received critical acclaim by winning Rue Morgue Magazines, "Goriest Scene of the Year Award" and Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Editing at the 8th Annual Shockfest Film Festival.

    A fitting way to describe American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire would be Deliverance (1972) meets Jack Ketchum's Offspring (2009), although comparing it these films is only a brief indication of what to expect here. American Backwoods is a lethal concoction of hillbilly horror, cannibal caper and creature feature, infused with black humour and copious amounts of violent carnage to create one of the most gleefully gruesome movies you're likely to see this year.

    The story follows a group of 4 guys who set out for one last hurrah at a strip club before college life separates them for the foreseeable future. They're a fun bunch of miscreants who just want to see some boobs and find some loose women to engage in sexual acts with; very similar to groups of friends we've seen in countless other horror flicks. Along the way they encounter a creepy professor, an unpleasant gas station attendant and a homosexual police officer who doesn't appear to be who he says he is. After deeming their vehicle unfit to drive, the police officer calls a mechanic who takes them to his trailer – and prepares them for the hunt.

    Up until they reach the trailer American Backwoods is an offbeat bro- comedy that wouldn't seem out of place as a Harold & Kumar sequel. The strip club is their White Castle and on their journey they meet some oddball characters. Kudos have to be given for leading the viewer into a false sense of security; just as we start to think it might be a lighthearted romp, it does a complete 180 and drags us by the teeth into the abyss. Once it gets going it's an unrelenting nightmare of inescapable danger at every turn – involving rapist yokels, cannibalistic cave dwellers and a mystical beast. With so many ingredients in the pot, it risks becoming a convoluted mess: I'm happy to report that it makes for a tasty treat, effortlessly shifting gears with unforced, natural ease.

    More often than not, low budget independent horror suffers from the same pitfalls: bad acting, below par production values, paper thin characters, etc. In American Backwoods every actor is solid and convincing in their roles, with the majority of characters being given ample amounts of screen time to make an impression and flex their chops. Most of the characters are given enough of a backstory that they actually come across as people and not just bodies to be slaughtered. Furthermore, the movie looks great: visually it's clear to see what's going on, and at times, it's reminiscent of an Oliver Stone movie. As for the gore, well that's just outstanding: there's one gag in particularly that'll make you think twice about receiving oral sex in a trailer again anytime soon. Let it be a warning to you hillbilly rapists out there.

    All in all, American Backwoods: Slew Hampshire is a violent, visceral treat that takes a well-trodden formula and gives it some extra layers. This is a must see for those who like their horror unapologetic and sleazy, while creating some laughs at the expense of heinous acts without ever losing its horrific edge. Excellent acting, a good script, an ambitious story and interesting characters provide a solid foundation for the mayhem to spray blood and spill guts all over, making it an unhinged, filthy little gem waiting to be discovered. 8/10
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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Slew Hampshire
    • Filming locations
      • Maine, USA
    • Production company
      • Gluefactory Features
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      • $300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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