The scene is the 1970s and there is only one single scene to shoot on this horror movie – a movie that is perhaps destined to be categorised as the worst movie ever made. “Noises Off” meets “The Exorcist” was perhaps the most poignant segue of films that described what was being created but whichever comparison is used, the one thing we knew for sure is that we were in for many laughs, mixed with a Hallowe'en twist.
With the money about to run out, we witness the frenzied direction of Wallis Byrne Mattavers (Ollie Jones). The rather untimely death of the lead from the movie, Vivienne Stone, means that the reshoot is putting the cast under extreme pressure with hilarious results.
The set for the film appears to have been built deliberately to show a lack of funding, as it wobbles at every point – badly-fitted doors and intentionally rocky walls. There are also video screens on either side of the stage which adds a real extra dimension for us in the audience – showing just what goes on off the set.
All of the actors in this production play a number of different roles and they do so very ably – the changes of costume are frequent and very quick, any of them could have been forgiven for a slight lapse in character but they all stuck to their task superbly. The number of plot twists and surprises just makes this even more impressive.
It is hard to review “Kill The Beast: The Director’s Cut” without mentioning the script writing. Whilst all performances were excellent, they were working with some incredible material. The comedy timing was simply brilliant and this was appreciated by all in the audience – laughs were heard all through the theatre. We were thoroughly well entertained for just short of an hour and a half.
Reviewer - John Fish
on - 30/10/19
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