I didn't expect the small indie short Bugrcrush to get a spiritual sequel, but hey, we are back with the creepy crawly bugs and the gay men who fall victim to their high
I felt the body horror didn't go as far as it could. Uncomfortable for sure. But nothing like Cronenberg (Unrated cut?)
You certainly get your fair share of male nudity. Seldom seen in films these days.
The two leads have wonderful chemistry and it's a shame one of them didn't make it all the way through. I only wish they kept him on longer. I think his death would've been more impactful if they built up to it more.
That shot of him being held in the River was beautifully done and heartbreaking.
Once Mark Patton enters , he completely stole the show and still has that scream from Nightmare 2 Joan Crawford would be proud.
I wish they played more with the forbidden feelings between them. It could've made for a good dynamic. Jenna Malone is also great as Marks second in command.
Perhaps more conversations between The two as they are held hostage. . A lot of missed moments I feel.
I get the director was going for a slow burn and I respect that.
It does grind to a halt a bit once the lead is taken hostage. I would've like to have a trippy effect for when the bug bites someone. What would that have looked like?
Director captures homoerotic tension well. Much like previous film Jamie Marks
Overall a strong film that I felt could've been stronger imo.
Still worth the watch.
I wish the post credit scene would've shown him using a bug somehow. Or even becoming a dealer of sorts.
Sequel?
I felt the body horror didn't go as far as it could. Uncomfortable for sure. But nothing like Cronenberg (Unrated cut?)
You certainly get your fair share of male nudity. Seldom seen in films these days.
The two leads have wonderful chemistry and it's a shame one of them didn't make it all the way through. I only wish they kept him on longer. I think his death would've been more impactful if they built up to it more.
That shot of him being held in the River was beautifully done and heartbreaking.
Once Mark Patton enters , he completely stole the show and still has that scream from Nightmare 2 Joan Crawford would be proud.
I wish they played more with the forbidden feelings between them. It could've made for a good dynamic. Jenna Malone is also great as Marks second in command.
Perhaps more conversations between The two as they are held hostage. . A lot of missed moments I feel.
I get the director was going for a slow burn and I respect that.
It does grind to a halt a bit once the lead is taken hostage. I would've like to have a trippy effect for when the bug bites someone. What would that have looked like?
Director captures homoerotic tension well. Much like previous film Jamie Marks
Overall a strong film that I felt could've been stronger imo.
Still worth the watch.
I wish the post credit scene would've shown him using a bug somehow. Or even becoming a dealer of sorts.
Sequel?