{"id":35639,"date":"2021-08-11T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T18:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/?p=35639"},"modified":"2021-08-11T14:01:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T18:01:10","slug":"10-31-part-ii-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/11\/10-31-part-ii-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"10\/31 Part II (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I\u2019m elated with the fact that a lot of indie filmmakers these days have delivered so many Halloween-centric genre films. Whether good or bad, there\u2019s practically a whole new sub-genre now, and we\u2019re treated with \u201c10\/31, Part II.\u201d The sequel to the surprisingly very good Halloween based horror anthology<\/a>, \u201c10\/31, Part II\u201d offers much of the same Halloween based horror stories, all delivering some unique concepts and narratives that kept the experience lively and surprising.<\/p>\n

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Horror Mistress Malvolia Queen of Screams (the gorgeous Jennifer Nangle) is back to narrate the sequel, now introducing the onslaught of new segments, along with some novelty mock horror movie trailers for good measure. The addition of four mock horror movie trailers before the feature is a real treat, as we get to see some good old fashioned silliness as well as alluring concepts (\u201cThe October Kids\u201d by Brett DeJager needs to happen, pretty please). As for the segments themselves, \u201c10\/31, Part II\u201d keeps things fresh with a variety of new horror tales.<\/p>\n

Among them there\u2019s A Samhain Liturgy directed by Tory Van Buskirk, a great tale about a babysitting gig from hell involving a psychotic child and something lurking in the basement. Dead Lift directed by Stephen Wolfe is a more cerebral tale of a cynical uber driver who picks up a Dracula impersonator. Apache Hatchet Massacre 2 directed by Max Groah is a funny take on the slasher sub-genre, and of course there\u2019s Overkill directed by Drew Marvick, a tale of too many slashers on Halloween night. Closing out the fun is Sister Mary directed by Tory Van Buskirk, which involves an ex-nun dealing with the demons of her past.<\/p>\n

Overall, the variety works, and while I had such a good time, I wouldn\u2019t have closed the film with \u201cSister Mary.\u201d The short ends on a low note, which should have been more of a closer before the finale. That said, among my favorites were \u201cA Samhain Liturgy\u201d which mixed up so many themes and concepts involving the psychotic child, a Satanic cult, and a pretty nifty finale. \u201cOverkill\u201d is easily my favorite, as it\u2019s a satirical take on the slasher film involving a buxom babysitter and a group of slashers literally arguing over who gets to slay her first. I loved the way it\u2019s staged and Drew Marvick brings some real imagination to this segment.<\/p>\n

\u201c10\/31, Part II\u201d is a real treat as Halloween is right around the corner, and the movie wears its influences on its sleeve, even delivering a great score that pays obvious tribute to \u201cCreepshow<\/a>.\u201d It\u2019ll definitely get you in the mood with its sense of novelty and gory fun, as well as its inventive special effects and make up. I hope we can get a third part to round out the series, very soon.<\/p>\n

Available On Demand and on Digital August 13th<\/sup>.<\/strong><\/p>\n