Little Monsters

Aussie filmmakers have always had a problem producing comedies that have audiences rolling down the aisles in fits of laughter – until now.

Little Monsters tells of a washed-out musician who goes on a school excursion with a bunch of adorable six-year-olds (and a gorgeous teacher) to a farm overrun by zombies.

What transpires is a hilarious bloodfest of flesh-eating zombies hysterically ripping limbs off the unsuspecting, in this very unique and gory film written and directed by Abe Forsythe.

Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o (soon in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker) stars as the delectable Miss Caroline and Alexander England plays ‘Dave the tool’ who ultimately redeems himself and scores the gal.

Production standards are unusually high with pervading silliness in dialogue and situations actually complementing the production.

The problem, however, surrounds what demographic audience this film is trying to reach. It’s not appropriate for families with children under the age of 15 as it’s extremely gruesome with gross scenes of cannibalism, swearing and sexual references. It may also be unappealing for an adult audience as it feels like a kid’s flick with a group of six-year-old school children in most of the scenes.

Ultimately, Little Monsters can best be described as a cinematic curiosity that may have difficulty finding an audience. (MMo)

★★★