Patrons locked inside of a bar are forced to fight monsters.
Well here is the start of my “Feast” franchise review, I’m really happy to be reviewing this franchise, so lets get on with it!
The films development was actually part of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s “Project Greenlight 3” programme, an interesting and great concept. It was a television series focusing on first-time film-makers being given the chance to direct a feature film. I wish it was still about today as the indie scene is bursting with talent at the moment.
I remember watching this movie for the first time and wondering “What the hell am I watching?!” but it definitely won me over by the end. I do love a good monster flick, which is what initially drew me to the film and the monsters didn’t disappoint, in-fact they were more surprising.
Big kudos to the effects team, they did an amazing job here, no detail seems to have been skimped over and everything from the monsters to wounds look fantastic. I was genuinely amazed by work that went into this from everyone involved.
The cast also do a stand up job, you can just see they where having a great time on set and when you can tell things like that it makes the film more enjoyable as a viewer to watch and that is definitely in play here.
“Feast” is a no-brainer Horror/comedy, a genuinely fun and gross film that plays to it’s strengths. I highly recommend this if you’re up for being grossed out and have a laugh all at the same time.
Miscellaneous facts about the film:
Clu Gulager, the actor playing Bartender, is the father of the film’s director, John Gulager. Also, Diane Ayala Goldner, who plays Harley Mama, is John’s wife.
The original script for the film included a lot more action spots, but producers decided they had to be cut to fit the budget.
The role of Hero was offered to Mark Wahlberg, but he turned it down. Josh Duhamel was also interested but forced to drop out for scheduling conflicts.
One of several films that Harvey and Bob Weinstein took to their new production company, the Weinstein Co., after their separation from Miramax/Dimension Films in early 2005.
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