Movie Review: “Deadstream” Ranks High Amongst 2022s Very Best Horror Films Thanks To Great Scares And A Wonderful Sense Of Humor

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10 Nov, 2022

Movie Review: “Deadstream” Ranks High Amongst 2022s Very Best Horror Films Thanks To Great Scares And A Wonderful Sense Of Humor

Before I get into the actual review, let me tell you right away that Dead Stream stands alongside The Pearl, Hellbender, and Feed Me as one of the best horror movies of the year. It takes an almost mundane sub-genre (ie found footage) and breathes new modern life into it. In fact, the only negative thing I can say about "Dead Stream" is that it completely abandons the theatrical path. It's a shame because this movie is so much fun to watch with so many people. That said, I bless micromo for choosing this photo because it's a real gem. This is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again that I'm sure will be shown every Halloween season.

In Dead Stream, disgraced social media influencer Sean Rudy spends the night in the infamous haunted house, Death Mansion, trying to escape. What starts out as fun and games slowly turns into something more sinister as a disbelieving Sean slowly discovers that it may be in over his head. Luckily, he has a huge following online for tips during a great live stream all night long.

Deadstream was born from the brainchild of horror-loving power couple Joseph and Vanessa Winter. They've created a high-energy mix of horror and comedy that sounds like a creative (and devious) mix of Evil Dead 2 and The Blair Witch Project. But the winking was not limited to that. "Dead Stream" slips in the seams of the cap, along with genre films that Winters has influenced over the years, including beloved 1980s gems like "Home" and "Return of the Living Dead."

But "Dead Stream" goes far beyond the world of horror. Winters understands that there is a fine line between making us laugh and scaring us, and she walks that line beautifully. This means that one second you'll be laughing out loud, and the next you'll be gasping in horror. Speaking of horror, most of these movies use practical effects and really make a difference.

Besides, winter is definitely preferable to determine the topography of the place. Throughout the installation, they give viewers a palpable sense of emptiness so that when evil strikes the proverbial fan, you know where you stand.

As mentioned above, "Dead Stream" is creative and cunning in its execution. Obviously, Winters wasn't working on a studio budget like what you'd see in a big studio horror film like The Conjuring, but they made the most of what they had to work with and the end result was a fun horror/comedy. . Which we rarely see these days.

In addition, Joseph Winter was quite effective as the crazy, funny, screaming and mouthy leader. As Shawn, he basically carries the entire film on his back, and frankly, this self-centered influence borders on hateful, which is what matters. It doesn't really apply to your typical character here, but maybe it should. After all, Shawn wasn't always meant to be a totally good guy, or it would have ruined the premise of him revolving around buying his own ad. Yes, while creepy and funny, Dead Streams also manages to make a witty and timely indictment of sentimental culture, and it's all the funnier in the process.

In the mid-1980s, I was lucky enough to attend a screening of Evil Dead 2 months before its worldwide release, and after that first screening, I felt just how special it was. This is a movie. And of course, the proof is in the pudding, as director Sam Raimi has had a hugely successful career. After seeing "Dead Stream" for the first time, to be honest, I left the first show with the same feeling. I have no doubt that Winter will have a great future and I honestly can't wait to see what they do next.

"Deadstream" is now streaming on Shadder. Invite your friends and watch with the biggest group.

* Note in the margin; The Winters recently added a cut to "V/H/S/99," which you can also stream on Shadder now.