So where do I begin? Found out about it at the Idyllwild Film Festival in a California, I went to one of it's screenings and really was in shock as I did not expect what I was seeing. I was a bit confused at first but intrigued enough, sadly I had a prior engagement shortly after it began and had to leave after just a few minutes in after seeing how long the runtime was, but last night I finally was able to order off Fandango Now and give it a proper shot. Glad I did, I was not disappointed, the film was even better then I initially expected. It's fun, lighthearted, bizzaro, over the top and an often crude original piece. Hollywood vet Bruce Davison is a highlight for sure but others are rising stars and hold their own. The movie starts off with a bang and you're not sure what is happening but once you settle in and the story becomes more clear you begin to feel more comfortable and engaged, the middle is heavily story driven and does lag a bit but after evaluation it is necessary with the amount of social commentary and set up needed for the finale'. I tried to figure out ways to make it a little shorter but came up short with the unique 3 act structure given. The ending is a payoff and glad to see they went in that direction. It was a return to practical FX for sure as I saw someone here noted, and I think it aids the picture well in its style. I can see this not being everyone's cup of tea (pun intended and you'll see in a certain hysterical sequence in an old woman's house) as it does take a little to settle in and get used to but I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of story and heart for a movie of this caliber. Settle in and let it happen.
Review of Abnormal Attraction
