Destroy All Neighbors is a 2023 comedy horror film about a struggling prog-rock musician who accidentally kills his noisy neighbour.
Directed by Josh Forbes (Contracted: Phase II) from a screenplay written by Charles Pieper and Jared Logan based on a storyline by Pieper and Mike Benner. Produced by Russell Sanzgiri, Alex Winter and Jonah Ray Rodrigues. Executive Produced by Emily Gotto, Nicholas Lazo, Mark Ward, Samuel Zimmerman, Stacey Davis and Josh Forbes.
The American Counterpart Pictures-RLJE Films-Shudder production stars Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Alex Winter, Kiran Deol, Christian Calloway, Randee Heller, DeMorge Brown, Jon Daly, Phil Hendrie, Ryan Kattner and Thomas Lennon.
Plot:
William Brown (Jonah Ray Rodrigues), a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbour named Vlad (Alex Winter).
Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. However, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead corpses who torment and create more bloody detours on his road to prog-rock Valhalla…
Blurb:
“Destroy All Neighbors is a twisted splatter-comedy about a deranged journey of self-discovery full of goopy practical FX, a well-known ensemble cast, and lots of blood.”
Release:
Destroy All Neighbors will be available for streaming on Shudder from January 12, 2024.
Reviews
“Forbes must have made an SFX artist very happy the day he placed an order for a human face smushed by a van’s tyre tread. Even so, at 85 minutes, Destroy All Neighbors gets a little indulgent, and the plot, as William finds his creative mojo in the company of his newly acquired ghoulish ensemble, is throwaway. But it’s a gleeful lo-fi rampage all the same.” ★★★ The Guardian
“Destroy All Neighbors overflows with fun gags and gross-out practical effects. Any lover of 80s and 90s genre filmmaking should embrace the borderline-whimsical tone, skirting the line carefully between horror and comedy. Some will probably decry the inherent stupidity of the premise, or wonder exactly how or why Vlad and others magically come back to life. You either roll with the punches and lean into the slapstick ridiculousness, or just watch something else…” ★★★ Josh at the Movies
“While it may not revolutionize the genre, it is a memorable and unique addition. It offers a compelling experience for viewers who enjoy a creative mix of horror, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling. This film is a testament to the power of blending laughter with scares, making it a worthwhile watch for anyone seeking a refreshingly different cinematic treat.” ★★★ Overly Honest Music Reviews
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Technical specs:
1 hour 25 mins
