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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
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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
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.

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Good Fun

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

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

Posted by Mr_Haze1810 at 01:23, 23 March 2013 | Report This Post

Plot spoilers

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

Posted by Paddy100 at 12:14, 18 March 2013 | Report This Post

Plot spoilers

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

Posted by Paddy100 at 12:14, 18 March 2013 | Report This Post

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