Just saw this movie, Mathew reminded me of his role in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 and even had a line about wearing a face. I would have loved to see this on the stage, the movie worked well for me, but to have these people breathing in the same room would have added to the intensity. Not all characters are created equal in this film, Dootie steals every scene going up against Joe that is a mighty task. The 1st date has so much tension and tenderness that I felt like I was on a roller coaster. Maybe the ending is obvious, but who cares I wanted to get there, maybe not as quick, but yeah I wanted to be there. I lived in Texas and in a trailer park (not in Texas) and this really brought me home. I'll never look at a can of pumpkin pie filling the same way again. This is not a movie for everyone, I am glad it got a NC17 to scare away some prudes, The theater was quiet in some scenes and laughing their asses off in others. Possibly inappropriately, but then this movie is not appropriate.

This movie is like watching a super cell (storm) bearing down on a rustic collection of inhabited rural huts. No matter how unspeakable the outcome is bound to be, one knows from the opening scenes that the worst may quite possibly be creppier than one might imagine. Some might call this pornography of the usual variety but by dint of violence surely. However, the story arc is served by the pure evil depicted and is necessary to set up the blackest humor ever filmed and exhibited on a public movie screen. Above all, even though the urbane, affluent Upper West Side audience in New York seemed uncertain whether to laugh, that question was soon resolved with hoots and gales of unbridled belly guffawing; applause at the end. Guilty? Yes. Avoidable? No. NOT for the faint of heart or easily offended. The leads are perfect. The directing by a name brand? Flawless. Top notch writing. One last warning, if you like linear storytelling with a calming resolution, this is not for you.

The whole theater was laughing hard at this wonderful film-noir. Mathew McConaghy is fantastic in a very demanding role. Great supporting cast too. First time I've written a review but this (and Bernie) are definately worth seeing.