Review of Murder Party (2007) by Amanda N — 30 Jan 2010

A very well done horror/comedy hybrid, Murder Party really moves and far exceeds expectations. It does things rarely done in horror films: it builds its characters, it features intelligent dialogue and it really builds up to the suspenseful and gory parts by showing all the little things that happen up to that point.

It both adds to the strength of the pacing and helps build the main character up when the film's early scenes go to such pains to show all the little things he does: his watch's time-to-take-your-pill alarm; his power struggle with his cat over the best chair, his baking something to bring to the party.

Once the gore and nastiness kick into high gear, you appreciate it much more for having some stake in each of the characters. The gore is relatively convincing, especially considering the film's low budget.

All in all, a highly worthwhile and quite entertaining flick. I'll be sure to check out future Lab of Madness releases whenever they can get funding for another.