Are you up for a wild ride through shark-infested fields of corn? Put on your seat, because "Sharks of the Corn" is ready to bring you sensational horror as well as comedy. It was written and directed by the legendary Tim Ritter, this ultra budget-conscious film is a homage to Stephen King's masterpiece "Children of the Corn" (1984) and turns it into a hilarious, bizarre parody that'll have you looking around while rolling around to laugh.
The Cornfield Carnival of Chaos
Beginning in an unassuming cornfield "Sharks of the Corn" establishes its quirky nature. We meet Gary and Susan both of whom disappear into the background with the film taking into some unexpected ways. The story weaves horror elements and an array of plots and subplots. Together, they create an enthralling combo that's best described as a cornfield festival filled with chaos.
An Phobiacally ill-tempered Shark Enthusiast
It's Teddy Bo Lucas, a figure who provides an added edge to an existing story that is incredibly confusing. This psychotic shark fanatic has an uncanny fascination for these sharks that live in the ocean. As if sharks in cornfields weren't interesting enough, Teddy brings his love of sharks to a new height when his shocking act of murder occurs within his hotel room. This surprising twist sets the stage for an enthralling whirlwind full of intrigue, suspicion and awe.
Confusion, Cults And Sharks
It gets even more complicated when the authorities blame poor Gary who was responsible for the death of Susan with no motivation. There's a cult called the shark emerges as a peculiar subplot that introduces us to an alternate world in which corn fields and admiration for sharks meet. When you think it's not going to get any more crazy the two burglars who are bumbling decide to steal a pup from the religious cult. It's a chaotic blend of funny and scary that will keep one on edge.
Critiques as well as Comic Relief
Although "Sharks of the Corn" presents a distinctive and original film, it's not without it's flaws. It often jumps between the various scenes and characters, leading some viewers to feel confused and unable to keep track of the numerous plotlines. It's a clever stylistic decision which adds to the humorous quality of the movie, however it's unlikely to be all people's cup of coffee.
The production values in the film is intentionally low and the actors' performance falls into the realm of questionable. However, amidst the sea of mediocre performances, Steve Guynn shines through with his exemplary performance, embodying his character instead of being merely repeating some lines. This is an uncommon example of genuine acting in a sea that is filled with overblown and sloppy performances.
Shark Puppets and Bonkers Plotlines
"Sharks of the Corn" makes use of low-budget, inexpensive effects that possess an appealing charm. A majority of the shark-related scenes are hilariously presented by hand-made puppets, which adds the sense of humor to the movie. This bizarre plotline, which revolves around a cult of sharks' plan in order to resurrect a god of the sea that is where the story truly unleashes its creativity. Yet, it often doesn't translate into an exciting movie experience.
Amateurish Cinematography, Explosions Optional
The one area in which "Sharks of the Corn" has a problem is in the cinematography. Its visuals and framing come appear amateurish and lack the polish and finesse that is typically found with mainstream horror films. While this could be an intentional decision in keeping the look of low-budget films, it does impact the experience overall. experience.
To conclude "Sharks of the Corn" has a more mellow taste. It's a slow and unengaging mix of characters that could be difficult to understand of. Low production values along with the lack of clarity in plot lines, as well as the questionable performances could put off certain viewers looking for a professional horror-comedy. For those who are interested in negative films as entertainment "Sharks of the Corn" doesn't deliver comedy that is expected.Final Rating"Stock Footage Overlay": One "Stock Footage Overlay" Out of Five
with its poor-quality video, actors, audio and editing techniques "Sharks of the Corn" can't quite reach the target. It's not a bad film, but despite Sharks of the Corn trailer its potential as a hilarious spoof, it's not able to offer an integrated and enjoyable entertainment. For me, as the film's reviewer leave you with a lighthearted review: movies like corn, are only better with explosions. However, "Sharks of the Corn" will not make the cut.