Monsturd

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Summary: Yes, it's what you think it is.
Review: 'Monsturd' is about just what the title would suggest; a killer piece of fecal matter. Actually, it's a former convict bonded with fecal matter after a weird experiment, but the result's the same. The movie contains lots of "potty humor" and campy acting, but it's all done in fun, as a parody of old monster movies. The real treasure hidden in the film is the full length song that plays over the credits; "Watch Out for #2". It's probably the catchiest song about feces you'll ever hear. Not for the weak of stomach, but fun for anyone who appreciates that kind of thing, and you know who you are.

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Summary: Don't waste your hard earned money on this.
Review: Beware this title. Simply because it LOOKS like it might have some snippits of humor, don't be fooled. The entire movie was filmed on a hand held, low quality camera. The actors obviously hired from the local bar. And the special effects consist of nothing more than a man wearing a rubber "crap" suit.
This movie is not for you or even your worst enemy (allright maybe your worst enemy).
I rented this with a friend a while back, thinking we stumbled upon the next "Toxic Avenger" wanabee. We both still regret it to this day. Don't you be like us!

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Summary: Zero Budget Wonder
Review: Low budget, often hilarious "horror" movie clearly from the John Waters/ H.G. Lewis school of schlock film making, MONSTURD tells the story of serial killer Jack Schmidt, an escaped convict who has a run in with experimental sludge from the local genetics reseach lab mixed with raw sewage. The end result is of course the title creature.

It's hard not to get behind a movie that was clearly made with this much enthusiasm and cheesy creativity. I like that the filmmakers used the low budget to an advantage -- I mean, how much money would you spend on a movie about a sh*t monster?

What really suprised me about MONSTURD was the quality of the writing. Some of the jokes were more subtle than you might imagine, as the subject matter isn't the most subtle concept. And overall the acting wasn't too bad either.

MONSTURD isn't without it's faults though. When it breaks from it's campy, fast-paced humor and tries to be more dramatic it becomes uneven almost to the point of becoming dull. Luckily there's not much of that here. Highly recommended to fans of John Waters, H.G. Lewis, and Something Weird Video's wackier releases.

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Summary: Don't waste your hard earned money on this.
Review: Monsturd has to be one of the funniest "horror" movies that has something to do with poop. This movie is funny as hell. It's so creative. Think about it? A walking piece of crap that kills people. How awesome is that? I wish I could have thought that. That is amazing. Yes, some of the acting is pretty bad but that's what makes it so sweet. This movie is one of a kind. My girlfriend picked that movie out. She is definately a keeper for doing that haha. This movie was one of the best low budget films I have ever seen. I love the song at the end as well. Singing about #2 and being aware of something that may come out of your toilet to get you. Very humorous if you ask me. This movie is one of the best.

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Summary: Low Budget Horror Spoof
Review: OK, I guess some folks who saw this movie didn't get that it was a SPOOF! It's not really scary - it's funny, because it's supposed to be! Considering the low budget and the fact that the actors all seem to be old college friends, it's actually a well-written movie with some very laugh out loud moments.

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Summary: He's One Moody Doody!
Review: This is one of the most amazing movies that I have ever seen. It would take a truly unique and twisted mind to conceive of a poo-monster that terrorizes a small town. What is truly amazing is that the movie, despite its miniscule budget, outlandish lowbrow concept, and the fact it was shot on video, is actually a moderately entertaining horror spoof that takes plenty of shots at extremely famous horror movies. I especially love the spoof of "Jaws" when the Sheriff pleads with city officials not to close the beach, but rather to cancel the annual chili cook-off, which is in a park very near the storm sewer where the giant walking, talking poo resides.

Every horror movie stereotype is skewered here, and despite the obvious economy of production, the film is entertaining and funny. Even the box gets into the act when it proclaims "It's not just a movie, it's a movement!" Sure the humor is juvenile, but as a parody it is effective and entertaining. At the very least, you have certainly never seen anything like it.

The DVD has several extras including a commentary track featuring cast and crew, as well as a "Making of Monsturd" documentary that is almost as entertaining as the movie itself. I would like to single out the musical score for praise and in particular the lyrics to the closing song (which I believe is titled "Number Two") for pure surreal entertainment value.

This is a film like no other. If you like Grade-B oddball films, you can't go wrong with "Monsturd". Just don't forget to bring the Pepto-Bismol.

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Summary: Don't get caught with your pants down!!!!!
Review: To be honest, I never purchased this product, I rented it from Blockbuster once. My friends and I were trying to find the dumbest horror movie we could find, AND WE WERE SUCCESSFUL. You will NEVER, EVER see a worse movie than Monsturd. With the main character named "Jack Schmitt", you can't really expect an Academy Award. This movie looks like a very low-budget student film. The plot is awful, the actors are terrible, and the music is turgid, to say the least. The only redeeming quality about this movie (and I use that term loosely) is its comic value. My friends and I got exactly what we wanted: a terrible horror film. We were rolling on the floor laughing at several points in the movie, either because of plot discrepancies or just good old fashioned ridiculousness. I wouldn't spend any money on this movie, but I would recommend renting it and showing it to anyone who will laugh at something so stupid. But if you think you're going to walk away with a well-crafted scary movie, you'll be extremely disappointed.