‘Eat your heart out’
Little Bites is a 2024 horror film about a young widow who allows a nightmarish monster to slowly eat her alive in a desperate attempt to protect her ten-year-old daughter.
The movie was written, directed and co-produced by Spider One (Bury the Bride; Allegoria) front man for the rock band Powerman 500. It was also produced by Krsy Fox and executive produced by Wendy Berry, Chaz Bono, Cher Bono, Tyler Connolly and Ian Hoge.
The OneFox Productions movie stars Krsy Fox (Bury the Bride; Allegoria), Barbara Crampton, Heather Langenkamp, Bonnie Aarons (The Nun), Chaz Bono, Lyndsi LaRose, Mark Kelly, Christopher Alvarenga, Angel Melanson, Elle Riot Fox, plus James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, co-hosts of the YouTube channel Dead Meat.
Plot:
Mindy (Krsy Fox), a young widow and mother, desperately tries to protect her daughter Alice (Elizabeth Caro) from the grips of a fiendish, flesh-eating monster named Agyar (Jon Sklaroff). Mindy has been secretly sacrificing her own life by allowing the creature to slowly feast on her body as she keeps Alice hidden away at her grandmother’s (Bonnie Aarons)…
Writer-director Spider One has commented: “To say the production process was intense would be an understatement. Every day was filled with terror and tears. Shooting Little Bites was by far the most rewarding creative experience of my life.”
Reviews:
“Lots of horror films show ghastly sights and generate jump scares. Little Bites does that, too, but it simultaneously tells a poignant story of a mother doing what it takes to keep her child safe in a situation nobody would believe if she told them. An ambitious story, strong directorial style, and that wonderful cast combine to make the movie intelligent, nerve-rattling entertainment.” 3 out of 4 The Aisle Seat
“What keeps us engaged is the strength of Fox and Sklaroff’s performances, which greatly help to make the fantastical scenario feel grounded. Fox genuinely looks like a woman who has been so drained by a toxic relationship that she can’t fight back, and her interactions with other humans have a concealed desperation that suggests she badly wants to reach out to someone. Largely concealed by a combination of heavy make-up and shadows, Sklaroff is forced to rely on his voice and delivers a chilling vocal performance.” ★★★ The Movie Waffler
“Little Bites is a thought-provoking piece within the horror genre, intertwining profound personal struggles with supernatural elements. While it delivers an unsettling visual experience and a powerful lead performance, the film occasionally struggles with its ambitious use of symbolism and narrative pacing. For those drawn to cinema that blends psychological depth with traditional horror, Little Bites offers a unique viewing experience that makes you think.” ★★★★ Overly Honest Reviews
“Little Bites does prove satisfying overall. Spider One’s use of practical effects and shadows to mask Agyar’s presence are very effective. When seen barely peeking out from the darkness, it’s hard not to feel uneasy at the thick smear of red covering Agyar’s face. The bites covering Mindy’s body look absolutely disgusting, and show signs of infection and decay over time.” ★★★ Punch Drunk Critics
“The horror icons like Crampton and Langenkamp make it out unscathed—they always do—but almost everyone else looks lost as often as they look frightened or empowered. Exchanges like the ones between Mindy and her mother don’t sound remotely genuine, which constantly breaks the spell that a film like this needs to cast to be effective.” 1.5 out of 4 RogerEbert.com
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