Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy is a 2008 comedy film from writer/director Stevan Mena. Filmed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania the film follows Harry Penderecki, a once heralded horror auteur who finds himself on the outside looking in at Hollywood. He hasn't had a hit film in years, and most in the industry, including his close friends, think he's washed up. Harry is given one last chance to redeem himself with what could be his best or last picture.
Movie Description
What has the world come to when the director of Sasquatch at the Mall can't get a gig? That's what horror auteur Harry Penderecki (David Naughton of An American Werewolf in London) is wondering. Once considered a horror legend, with a string of hits like Bowel Movement, People Pesticide and I'll Take the Ring Back and the Finger Too, he now finds himself on the outside looking in at Hollywood. Determined to make his comeback, Penderecki returns to direct what he believes will be his ultimate masterpiece, Brutal Massacre. Follow along with the documentary crew to discover whether Harry will reassert his genius, or remain a relic of the '80s.
Brian O'Halloran (Clerks), Gerry Bednob (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), Gunnar Hansen (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre), Ellen Sandweiss (The Evil Dead) and Ken Foree (Dawn Of The Dead) co-star in this wild 'mockumentary' that is sure to make you laugh so hard, you'll beg for mercy.
Taglines:
- So Funny... It Hurts!
Cast
- David Naughton as Harry Penderecki
- Brian O'Halloran as Jay Daly
- Gerry Bednob as Hanu Vindepesh
- Ellen Sandweiss as Natalie Vasquez
- Ken Foree as Carl Perkins
- Gunnar Hansen as Krenshaw
- Betsy Baker as Gladys
- Vincent Butta as Bert Campbell
Critical reception
“Brutal Massacre is a cult masterpiece” - The Horror Review
“I enjoyed the hell out of BRUTAL MASSACRE. A Spinal Tap for horror filmmakers, a hilarious gift to genre fans!” - Fangoria
“Brutal Massacre is going to be a cult classic enjoyed for years to come” - Colonel’s Crypt
“Brutal Massacre is creative, original, witty, hysterical, intelligent and one hell of an entertainingly funny movie that works for both horror fans and non horror fans alike.” - Kick [...] Horror Reviews
“Absurdly funny!” - Icons of Fright
Film festivals/awards
2007 Long Island International Film Expo - Festival Prize - Best Director - Stevan Mena