Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer Reviews

The path to Jack's calling is a slow one, even for a fan base used to extended setups.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5

A polite tip of the hat to Evil Dead and all things Buffy, this horror/comedy is lacking proper oomph in both categories, resulting in a movie of commendable purpose, but lackluster realization.

Full Review | Original Score: C+

Tries so hard to be an instant cult classic, but it doesn't quite make the cut.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

Despite a game performance by Trevor Matthews in the lead, not much in this alleged comic/horror flick really succeeds as either funny or scary.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/4

For about an hour of running time nothing much actually happens . . .

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Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer is like a combination of those two 1987 releases, but it contains none of the awesomeness of The Hidden and all the wretchedness of Ghoulies II.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5

For artistic representation, Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer gets a near-perfect score, less so for its restrained sense of fun.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4

This low-budget horror comedy arrives via a lively trailer and a witty print ad, yet the film itself never quite takes off.

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As refreshing as it is to see an entire 'genre' film without a single CG effect -- because they obviously couldn't afford one -- Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer doesn't bring much to the monster party to justify itself.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5

Indie effort evidences more energy than wit, and spends too much time on set-up before a slam-bang pay-off.

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May not quite be the cult classic in the making that it so clearly sets out to be, but at least its influences and intent are always worn plainly upon its blood-stained sleeve.

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Hardly the re-invention of the genre wheel, but that's fine by me. It's just a whole bunch of sick, sly, silly fun.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

a potentially duff idea (disgruntled plumber finds outlet for his anger issues by kicking monster butt) is elevated by the funniest character acting of the entire FrightFest 2008.

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MONSTER SLAYER is only the birth of Jack Brooks and I pray we'll see another dozen of these films in the future... You want laughs, action, blood, guts, slime, creatures and a kick-ass anti-hero? You'll find it all in JACK BROOKS: MONSTER SLAYER.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

Miraculously fusing the scary and ridiculous, 'Freddy Kreuger' Englund steals this show, whether steamed up from that bad plumbing, dealing with complications of male pregnancy, or weirdly delighting as the reluctant glutton just eating your heart out.

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This old-school throwback to '80s era horror movies takes pride in the teen screams extracted by its goo-spurting, tentacled monster and his newly minted henchmen as they attack an unfortunate group of young college students.

Full Review | Original Score: B-

A damn good horror comedy with great performances, a fun if traditional story, and some brutal gore and grue...

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

Manages to kick a copious amount of ass by breathing some much needed fresh air into the flattened lungs of our genre.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5

Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer harks back to the drive-in classics of yesteryear with unapologetic nostalgia and undisguised affection.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5

has the potential to spawn a successful franchise

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5

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