Friday, May 31, 2013

"John Dies at the End" ... or Does He?

You are not going to believe this...

Or, maybe you will.

The Story:

There's a drug on the street called Soy Sauce.  It promises a high unlike any other.  However, when it comes into the possession of John (Rob Mayes) and Dave (Chase Williamson), the duo uncover something so dark, so sinister, that the only recourse Dave has is to tell his story to a reporter (Paul Giamatti) in hopes of spreading the truth.

And with that incredibly short, intentionally vague plot description, all I can say is to say more, would be to spoil a fun sci-fi/horror comedy that deserves to be watched.

Directed (and written) by Don Coscarelli, who last brought us Bubba Ho-Tep... well, that should tell you everything you need to know right there.

This movie is wild, and yet holds itself together throughout, adding layers of weird absurdity as it goes.

Never once does it go too far, or stretch credibility too thin.

It establishes its own rules and stays within them, or breaks them as the movie sees fit. : )

I'm sliding this one right next to Tucker & Dale and Cabin in the Woods as some of the most fun you'll have watching a scary movie.

Available to stream instantly on Netflix as of this writing.

Unless you've already watched it.  Or will already watch it in the past.

Final Grade: B+

Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I could definitely watch this one again to see what gags I may have missed along the way!

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