Roadside Massacre (2012)

Sorry, this movie sucks

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

"Roadside Massacre" or "Texas Roadside Massacre" which ever title you are, you are positively average in every way. I actually liked this movie. It was hooky and fun in all the right ways. Then again, I expected this to be kind of a crappy little horror movie, so I was surprised when I thought the acting was good and the cinematography was pretty on the mark. Starts off strong. Gets boring at time (i assume for time), but in the end I thought this was a pretty good effort. Can't say it really broke new grounds or was scary, but i've seen so many crap films in my life, this one doesn't really deserve to be beat up as badly. Then again, I never really watched this movie expecting a Hollywood masterpiece or a visionary new take on the genre. The girl not he cover was hot, horror movies are fun... and the crappier they are, sometimes the better. Get off your high horses, it wasn't that good, but it also wasn't that bad either.

I think there is a liar in the house, no way this movie cost $325,000. Maybe $25,000 tops. Here's my $.2, why do indie filmmakers have to lie about their budgets? This movie is a great example. If it seriously cost $325k, then this flick is terrible. If it cost much less (i.e. $15k to $30k) then "ROadside Massacre" is a pretty solid little movie.In Detroit, we had a short-lived film/TV boom. I've seen how hard it is to put together a movie with no money. I've worked deferred on so many projects that never got done. "Roadside Massacre" is clearly a well constructed movie with a very good team behind it. It's very light on horror, focusing more on style and mood, and a bit slow at times (worst criticisms, FYI), but that's pretty typical of these movies. I've seen so many failed attempts at such movies, I now feel obligated to give a shout-out to ones that are well above average.The movie is smart and is well acted (mostly). These are all non-actors, except for maybe the lead, she had some "training". The lighting and imagery are killer. The mood, tone, atmosphere are really sharp. It's well directed and choreographed. The camera work is solid. The music nails it. I really liked it. It really freaked me out a few times.I just watched Vacancy II last night. Roadside Massacre has virtually some of the same scenes in it (with very similar dialogue). Only it's obvius it's not a rip-off, it's trying to be itself in the genre. It's trying to function. Sad thing is that Vacancy II had a 7-figure budget. Roadside Massacre had what I assume to be a low 5-figure budget. This is a well made low budget horror movie wiht a smart crew and a talented cast. I wish it well and it definitely re-sparked the hope of getting my own project(s) off the ground.

In an era when every wannabe filmmakers has zero excuses as to not being able to make a film, an increasing number of horrendous attempts and disastrous failures have flooded the independent marketplace. Despite an evergrowing number of terrible films, occasionally quality titles arrive at the surface. "Roadside Massacre" was one of those occasionally digestible pictures.The title, the poster and the storyline really had this viewer prepared for the worst. Yet the film was actually quite enjoyable. Actress Marina Resa (who has a great deal of experience in awful films, considering her leading role in the offensive "Ghost Month") shows her real strength in "RM". She is strong, subtle and poised. She gives blood curddling screams and an ongoing anxiety to her character.The leading evil-doer in this picture, "Jimmy" (portrayed by a man actually named Master Dave), gives a glorious speech about his right to murder (and eat people) due to the tax code of the United States. Another on the bad-guy team is a seemingly simple "Gus" (played by a real-life cowboy, Dusty Probert), he gives a startling performance while drilling into people's skulls and tinkering with their brains.The Writer/Director of this film is first-time feature filmmaker Scott Kirkpatrick. His style is very approachable and lends itself to a very fluid sense of storytelling. Environments play as much of a role as the characters do. His placement of camera and shot structures on one hand are very limited by an obvious lack of funding. On the other end, the images we witness are those of the characters themselves (in other words, unlike most first-time directors ready to show off their skills, Kirkpatrick holds back and stays in check with the storyline and the characters needs). Performances tend to be a bit out of sync. Many characters are very loud and boastful while others are soft. Kirkpatrick balanced the essence of the movie and did not seem to have time for small details.There is very little blood in this film. The make-up is very limiting. The lighting and atmosphere are very alive and creative. The music is eerie and really capitalizes on the bizarre nature of the storyline."Roadside Massacre" is a very average film. In context to all other low-budget horror films by first time filmmakers on extremely limited budgets, it's downright exceptional. I would never bother to write so much on a little indie movie, however, when a talented team is first starting out (in a genre that is often times over looked) they need as much positive support that they deserive. You have all earned my respect and I look forward to your future works.

This film follows a very tried and overly-tested plot line. 5 teens off to spring break adventures end up in a small town and get slaughtered and, presumably, eaten. What's interesting about this movie is not the kills, it's actually how incredibly funny some of it is. There is a very strong sense of black comedy throughout, especially in some of the speeches delivered by the "bad" guys. They have little interest in killing people, instead they are trying to run a successful business. Most of their conversations revolve around costs of running business and pay-outs to Uncle Sam.Two great lines in this movie: One of the teens is hooking up with the blonde girl. She says, "Baby that was great" and he says "Thanks, I gotta pee." Then, at the end, the Jimmy character is about to get hacked to death by the lead girl he goes on a rant and exclaims "I can write off the cost of killing you on next year taxes, now that's the country I call home!".I cracked up laughing and spilled my beer. I was like, what is this???