PopHorror Let's Get Scared
I happened across this film on the internet, so I gave it a chance. I asked myself, “How bad can it be?”. It was one of the times I was happy with a short film. To me, it sets you up for a story that is going to end too quickly. I have been in that situation before, which left a sour taste. I did, however, completely enjoy Swine and Dine; it was something that you could tell took a lot of hard work and passion.
Let’s get into the review.
Synopsis
Two psychopaths terrorize an animal rights group with a thirst for blood at an old farmhouse, notorious for missing people who visit.
Ronald Black and Christopher Avellino directed the film.
First Impressions
What sold me first was the passion. The film is so well put together that you don’t need to rely on studying, and you’re left wanting more. The acting was, well, it was very decent. That isn’t what sells me on a movie anyway. What got me the most was the clear dedication to all of those ’80s movies, not over the top, but they can also keep you awake at night. If a setting is scary enough, you will be bothered, if even just a little. You will feel uneasy in the dark, knowing a mutated pig that can take us into the abyss.
You Stole My Heart
Another seller for me is that the kills were not exactly over the top; however, I liked that fact. Swine and Dine made damn sure you knew who they were and what they wanted. We all have that fear of the dark in an unfamiliar place. Swine and Dine held no punches back. Although predictable because it is based on all of those figures, that haunts us in our sleep. It makes us walk a little faster to our cars at night, no matter where we are. Swine and Dine doesn’t just lead you to the darkness and things that go bump in the night; instead, it takes you on a joyride and leaves you all there to fend for yourselves.
The practical effects are another reason I enjoyed the movie. It wasn’t taken over by men in suits telling worker bees that they need to look good, so “Work harder.” This is why the indie scene is so important, we are looking over things to hop on a bandwagon. The underdog is where this film hovers, but we can make that change with the support of the genre, and maybe not so much attention to big box movie companies. There are so many reasons, though, that the short film didn’t forget any ideas. Maybe we need more villains in the current horror genre. However, we have Art the Clown, who has now become iconic in the genre. Though I am a super fan of Art, I wish to see an influx of other madmen. It’s always silent killers, though, aside from Freddy and maybe Killjoy.
Final Thought
In the end, the 20-minute film is currently working on a full-length film, and I, for one, am totally awaiting it.
