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STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Unmissable 5 Stars
Excellent 4 Stars
Good 3 Stars
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Tragic 1 Star

FILM DETAILS
Certificate
TBC
Cast
Chase Williamson
Rob Mayes
Paul Giamatti.
Directors
Don Coscarelli.
Screenwriters
Don Coscarelli.
Running Time
99 minutes

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John Dies At The End
Warning: contains spoilers


Plot
Exorcist investigators Dave (Williamson) and John (Mayes) discover a mind bending new narc called Soy Sauce. Their grasp on reality sounds disappears through the nearest portal.

Review
John Dies At The End
Literal doorknobs. Flying moustaches. A meat monster. Yes, we’re deep in the loopy horror-comedy brain of Phantasm/Bubba Ho-Tep’s Don Coscarelli, here drawing from David Wong’s suitably nutty book. Two slacker “exorcist investigators” (Chase Williamson’s Dave and Rob Mayes’ John) investigate a new street drug called Soy Sauce. The effects? Try some gonzo, inter-dimensional, supernatural weirdness, and all manner of odd powers for our heroes, who must save the world. It gets messy, but John Dies... keeps up the entertainment levels by shooting the rule book, waiting for it to reanimate and shooting it again for luck. Cultdom beckons.


Verdict
Gonzo freakiness in such doses that cult status is practically ensured.


Reviewed by James White

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So bloody strange but very entertaining. The acting is top notch! I look forward to seeing Williamson more in the future. ... More

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Posted by Turd Ferguson at 14:22, 10 May 2013 | Report This Post


Awful Empire review! Not a mention of the book it's based on, nor how close to source this adaptation sticks!! Shocking!!! Only gripe is that the limited effects budget occassionally shows in a few shots. Otherwise, if you like Douglas Adams type, comical narration with your horror/weirdery, this film is for you! Definitely a cult hit!! Just as good as the book!!! ... More

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Plot spoilers

Well go ahead and runin the ending for us why don't you?! ... More

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