When "IT" was made into a TV series, Clowns were never really
the same. These goofy face pained jesters became something more sinister.
Clowns have now become the things nightmares are made of. The term “Coulrophobia”
(fear of clowns) is said to have been
coined in the 80’s, but in recent years has become more prevalent. The amount
of people fearing clowns seems to have jumped significantly, and so have the
movies involving a clown as the main antagonist.
Stitches is a horror/comedy directed by Conor McMahon. The
film involves a group of kids attending a 10th birthday party. Stitches the clown arrives to entertain the children but when the kids pranks
goes too far, Stitches winds up on the wrong side of the joke. 6 years later the
kids have almost separated, but Tom (Tommy Knight) is still scared from the incidents
of his 10th birthday. When his friends decided to throw a party for
his 16th birthday, they get an unexpected guest that starts picking
off the kids 1 by 1.
Stitches is a very entertaining flick. The acting by the
kids was very good, and at times a little over the top, but if fit the film
perfectly. I found the film very fun and at times extremely funny. The characters
in the film were true to themselves and while they were very stereotypical the kids
played them very well. Stitches character was witty and very well thought out.
The writing of the films story is solid; it’s not a typical
slasher flick. There are elements of supernatural horror & witchcraft which
really helps the film progress. Stitches character (Ross Noble) is smart and humorous. His
delivery of one liners are cheeky at times but ultimately work in the films
favor. I also feel that the overall mythos behind the films story was strong as
well. The idea of a secret society of clowns is pretty damn frightening.
The gore in the film is great. For all the gorehounds out
there, the red stuff flows like a river. The fans are treated to decapitation, limb
removal, head explosions, disembowelment, stabbings, head scooping and more. At
the same time, these kills are done with humor which propels the film just that
much more. As for the T&A the film severely lacks the skin. Dudes get a
picture of a nip slip and some nice lingerie shots but that is it.
Basically, Stitches is a very great film. It’s entertaining
and over the top and most of all gory as hell. GLP gives this hilarious effort a
4 out of 5 stabs for creative kills, acting, and story. Check this film out.
For more information on Stitches visit the films Facebook page. You can find
the film in a Redbox near you! Support the film by adding it to your
collection. View the trailer below.
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