![]() All things considered, this is an interesting effort among Warrens' filmography. The music, by Nick Magnus and a duo dubbed "Cry No More", merely adds to the appeal. These 90 minutes of off-the-wall antics don't quite fly by, but enough amusing stuff happens to help people pay attention. One of the best routines involves some appearing and disappearing sets of footprints. The actors do an impressive job of keeping poker faces throughout, and they're all reasonably appealing, although there will undoubtedly be viewers who will get sick of all the screaming that Janet (Nikki Brooks) does. The first 15 minutes quickly establish the irreverent tone, and the filmmakers do achieve and maintain a certain loopy charm and a "Just what the hell is going on?" sensibility. Now, some people may find this simply *too* cheesy and *too* silly, but others should find themselves smiling if not laughing outright. The good thing is that Warren and Pearce do seem to be just having fun with the genre because this whole production has a heavy tongue in cheek feel. Among the assorted crackpot ideas Warren and screenwriter Frazer Pearce throw at the wall are snow indoors, invisible pursuers, a furiously moving camera seemingly inspired by "The Force" from "The Evil Dead", a "table monster", and lots of hilariously, endearingly tacky special effects. ![]() ![]() This island features a hotel that not only is celebrating Christmas in July, it's celebrating Christmas circa 1959, and is eagerly anticipating 1960. The story has three young couples up to a whole bunch of tomfoolery at a carnival who afterwards find themselves shipwrecked on an island. Don't go into it expecting anything resembling a coherent plot, but be prepared for a lot of insane nonsense. Horror fans who delight in the cheesy and the silly may find a fair bit to appreciate with Norman J. ![]()
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