Fangoria Presents: Axed

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Just when you think there is nothing new in horror, something comes along and grabs you. Axed is a separate breed of dark comedy, I call dark slasher comedy. This include scenes you find yourself laughing at, yet embarrassed that you do so.

Kurt ((Jonathan Hansler), a somewhat prudish man just got the ax at work. I like the small details Driscoll works into the scene. At a beautifully laid out breakfast table, Kurt picks up and looks at a burnt toaster waffle. Having just been fired at work, Kurt decides to have a surprise family day taking everyone into the country. As they pass school, Kurt informs them of his plans.

His daughter Megan says, "This isn't funny."

Dad replies, "I wouldn't say that." A little hint the writer tosses at us that this was meant to be a very dark comedy.

Dad has issues with his family. His son Jay (Christopher Rithin) isn't manly enough and gets bullied. His daughter Megan (Nicola Posener) isn't modest enough...

Effective
An effective if mostly unpleasant British thriller about a man who loses it after being downsized from his job. He brings his family out to the country for an impromptu holiday that's really an excuse to kill them off before committing suicide himself. This is fairly intense and well-acted but not really much fun. If you're on the mood for something a bit on the grim and sad side then this might be for you.

Axed review
I rented this after watching another Fangoria sponsored release Human Resources. I give this a little less than middle of the road review. It was mildly interesting but I just wasnt as riveted to the film as Human Resources. I am not interested in purchasing this at all. A British release with fair acting just not a unique story.

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