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HogMaul: The Legend of Abrams County (2013)
For their first movie: WOW!
Words can't describe how proud I am of these fine people. It's timing is smooth and the characters are all well written and thought out precisely. With an out of pocket budget, Ill-Conceived achieved a movie that demands many views. That is, if you are a true indie horror fan. I find something new every time I watch this movie. Chock full of tongue-in-cheek movie references, HogMaul pays quite the homage to the running through the woods style of movie. It's blend of campy comedic timing and serious BAD stuff going on gives it a decent flow. In some ways it kind of reminds me of what Troma's idea was in their early days. There are some fine musical montages that help get the feel of the emotions these characters have to what is going on around them. All in all, a great job for the first one! Even though in some spots the wind isn't on their side, the folks at Ill-Conceived powered through and made a piece of art worthy of any indie fan's shelf.
Mr. Hush (2010)
How unlucky is Holland Price? Pretty DARN unlucky!
I just watched this movie for the second & third time today back to back with the commentary on for the third viewing. I'm GLAD I watched the commentary. I was only going to give it 7 stars. Having learned more about the film listening to the David Lee Madison & Edward X. Young commentary I decided to bump it up to 8. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Madisdon at the Wilson College Horror Film Fest in Chambersburg, PA. I attended the festival in support of another locally produced movie which I was involved with called "HogMaul: The Legend of Abrams County". The other movie I was excited for was "Mr. Hush". It didn't disappoint me. What disappoints me is the horrible reviews it got. In my opinion, from start to finish, it is without a doubt, a solid story with pure imagination involved. For Brad Loree's first leading man role, I was impressed. All actors really gave it all they had and then some. David Lee Madison used some very impressive shots in just involving the scenery alone to keep his vision very clean and clear. Mr. Hush has some of the corniest happy family moments I've ever seen to concrete the importance of the tragedies that lie ahead. Also, it is a story I've never seen before. Which is very refreshing. On many levels this film pays true homage to the Horror genre. In just the ending alone, it is easy to see how "tongue-in-cheek" this flick's design is. It is a work of art, people. There is a lot to keep in mind when viewing a film. As, there is a lot to keep in mind when creating one. Hecklers- go make your own damn movie. *prosit* Tombie Stuller p.s. Steve Dash is friggin' hilarious!