"Muck" Review - Written by Tim Hellman

'MUCK': One and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

B-horror/comedy flick from debut filmmaker Steve Wolsh. Wolsh wrote, directed and produced the movie; on a mere $250,000 budget (and it shows)! It's the first in a planned trilogy and tells the story of a group of friends trying to survive the night in an abandoned Cape Cod vacation house; after being almost killed by something sinister, in the swampy marshes nearby. It stars Lachlan Buchanan, Puja Mohindra, Bryce Draper, Jaclyn Swedberg (who was named Playboy Playmate of the year, in 2012) and horror legend Kane Hodder. Despite the filmmaker's admirable (and somewhat ambitious) intentions, the movie sucks.

The film begins with a group of friends emerging from the marshes of Cape Cod. They're bloody, wounded and frantic. They also apparently already lost a couple of their friends, to something evil in the marshes. They break into a vacation house; as one friend, Noah (Draper), runs to a local bar for help (it's also St. Patrick's Day). Noah calls his cousin, Troit (Buchanan), and asks him for a ride; not telling him of the danger he and his friends are in. Whatever was after them is still hunting them, and killing them off; one by one. Troit, and his friend Chandi (Mohindra), unwittingly venture into the chaos as well.

The movie thinks it's a lot more clever than it actually is. There are a lot of tongue-in-cheek, inside jokes; that aren't really funny, or witty, at all. The acting is also really bad, and the dialogue and story are horrible. There is some decent nudity and gore, but that's about it. Wolsh was apparently trying to make a fun B-horror flick; that's an homage to other classic and popular B- slasher movies, but it doesn't really work. I admire what he was trying to do but I'm just not very impressed by the end results, and I don't think most other horror fans will be either. I really wanted to like the movie, though!

Three Intense Clips from the Upcoming Slasher "Muck"

Anchor Bay Entertainment recently released three clips for their upcoming release of "Muck". The upcoming film stars Kane Hodder (Hatchet, Jason Voorhees in four of the Friday the 13th films), Lachlan Buchanan (“Pretty Little Liars”), Puja Mohindra (Foreign), Bryce Draper (Bound), YouTube Sensation Lauren Francesca (iwantmylauren) and 2012 Playboy PMOY Jaclyn Swedberg.

"Muck" is currently in limited theatrical release and hits DVD and Blu-Ray on March 17th.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: www.getthemuckout.com

Plot Synopsis:

After narrowly escaping an ancient burial ground, long forgotten and buried underneath the marshes of Cape Cod, a group of friends emerge from the thick, marshy darkness, tattered and bloody, lucky to be alive. They have already lost two of their friends in the marsh, presumably dead. They stumble upon an empty Cape Cod vacation house alongside the foggy marsh and break in to take shelter. Whatever was in the marsh is still after them and soon after one of them goes for help, the rest of the group learns that the evil in the marsh is not the only thing that wants them dead. Something worse, something more savage, was lying in wait just outside the marsh, in the house. What happens next is unspeakable horror that cannot be unseen. These unlucky travelers spend their St. Patrick's Day trapped between two evils forcing them to fight, die, or go back the way they came.

"Muck": Film Clip - Car Attack

"Muck": Film Clip - Pitchfork

"Muck": Film Clip - Window

"Muck": Official Trailer

Anchor Bay Entertainment Set to Slash with "Muck" on DVD & Blu-Ray

Anchor Bay Entertainment recently sent us information for their upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray release of "Muck". The upcoming film stars Kane Hodder (Hatchet, Jason Voorhees in four of the Friday the 13th films), Lachlan Buchanan (“Pretty Little Liars”), Puja Mohindra (Foreign), Bryce Draper (Bound), YouTube Sensation Lauren Francesca (iwantmylauren) and 2012 Playboy PMOY Jaclyn Swedberg.

"Muck" has limited theatrical release starting on 3/13/2015 and hits DVD and Blu-Ray on 3/17/2015.

For more information on this film, you can visit the film's official website at: www.getthemuckout.com

Press Release:

This St. Patrick’s Day, Anchor Bay Entertainment invites fans for a little bit’o the green and a LOT of the red with MUCK, a chiller seething with the greatest fear of all: that nowhere is safe! The directorial debut of Steve Wolsh, who also wrote and produced, MUCK reads like a bloody love letter filled with just the sort of jolts horror fans have been waiting to hear – and see!

Shot in state-of-the-art 4K Ultra HD resolution, MUCK is packed with old-school effects, shocks – and yes, breasts – that stick with you, creating terror with effects and stunts without the use of CGI. MUCK arrives Tuesday, March 17th – uncut, uncensored, and unrated – available on Blu-ray™ for $26.99 and $22.98 for the DVD. Pre-book on February 11th.

For fans who like their 4K horror on the big screen, MUCK will also have a limited theatrical engagement starting Friday, March 13th.

After narrowly escaping an ancient burial ground, long forgotten and buried underneath the marshes of Cape Cod, a group of friends emerge from the thick, marshy darkness, tattered and bloody, lucky to be alive. They have already lost two of their friends in the marsh, presumably dead. They stumble upon an empty Cape Cod vacation house alongside the foggy marsh and break in to take shelter. Whatever was in the marsh is still after them and soon after one of them goes for help, the rest of the group learns that the evil in the marsh is not the only thing that wants them dead. Something worse, something more savage, was lying in wait just outside the marsh, in the house. What happens next is unspeakable horror that cannot be unseen. These unlucky travelers spend their St. Patrick's Day trapped between two evils forcing them to fight, die, or go back the way they came.

Featuring Kane Hodder (Hatchet, Jason Voorhees in four of the Friday the 13th films), Lachlan Buchanan (“Pretty Little Liars”), Puja Mohindra (Foreign), Bryce Draper (Bound) and YouTube Sensation Lauren Francesca (iwantmylauren), MUCK is throwback horror at its best.

"Muck" Filmmakers Need Your Help in Funding the Prequel "Muck: The Feast of St. Patrick"

WithanO Productions recently sent us information about their Kickstarter Campaign for their latest film "Muck: The Feast of Saint Patrick". The film is the prequel to "Muck" which is hitting theaters on March 13, 2015 courtesy of Anchor Bay Films. The filmmakers are looking to shoot the film and shoot it in 4K Ultra HD, just like their last film "Muck".

Rewards include a walk-on role in the film, or the chance to even be KILLED (onscreen) by the Great KANE HODDER. There’s also plenty of autographed posters, personalized tweets, vines, and recorded messages from the Muck cast available, including the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Playboy Playmates of the Year Jaclyn Swedberg, Raquel Pomplun and Kennedy Summers. Not to mention tickets to a MUCK screening on Saint Patrick’s Day at the Playboy Mansion, a week in the MUCK house in Cape Cod, MUCK red carpet premiere tickets, and lots of MUCK SWAG, including t-shirts, MUCK U jerseys, and Muck shot glass.

To help and contribute to this Kickstarter, you can goto: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1384824549/muck-horror-films-for-horror-fans-4k-ultra-hd-and.

Also on the bottom of the post, they've sent us some Kickstarter posters related to their campaign.

Press Release:

As many of you know, Anchor Bay will be releasing MUCK in theaters Friday the 13th, March 2015. Nevertheless, Steve Wolsh isn’t waiting around to start pre-production on the prequel to MUCK. Wolsh is committed to independent, old-school horror filmmaking with no CGI, and since no studio would allow him to make films the way he wants – bloody, dangerous and disturbing – he’s turned to Kickstarter to get the ball rolling, and horror fans are responding.

The Muck: Kickstarter boasts a ton of EPIC rewards, headlined by a walk-on role in the film, or the chance to even be KILLED (onscreen) by the Great KANE HODDER. There’s also plenty of autographed posters, personalized tweets, vines, and recorded messages from the Muck cast available, including the 2012, 2013, and 2014 Playboy Playmates of the Year Jaclyn Swedberg, Raquel Pomplun and Kennedy Summers. Not to mention tickets to a MUCK screening on Saint Patrick’s Day at the Playboy Mansion, a week in the MUCK house in Cape Cod, MUCK red carpet premiere tickets, and lots of MUCK SWAG, including t-shirts, MUCK U jerseys, and Muck shot glass. (Spoiler Alert: Muck shot glass have Big Glass Tits and can be seen on the Kickstarter page http://bit.ly/MuckKickstarter.)

Best of all: A pledge of just $25 gets backers their choice of DVD or Blu-ray copy of "MUCK", and you’ll receive it BEFORE it ever hits theaters (sorry, Anchor Bay!). Backers at this level will also receive an email copy of the "MUCK" script; a special "Thank You" mention on the "MUCK" Twitter and in the "MUCK" Prequel movie credits; and a digital download of the "MUCK" Prequel when it's released. We will also be taking two backers of this reward level or higher to the "MUCK" Premiere Party at the Playboy Mansion next March.

The prequel, titled MUCK: Feast of Saint Patrick will be be shot in "Bloody Stunning" 4K Ultra HD, just like the original MUCK, and again be full of incredible stunts, without the use of any CGI- that is, with your help!

Thank you to all the horror fans out there that have already support this project, please keep spreading the word: iif you help support the MUCK prequel, you’ll get great Rewards and see the films before anyone else!

To demonstrate his commitment to practical effects, Director Steve Wolsh lights his own hands on fire with a blow torch and drinks from a burning glass in the Kickstarter video, which can be seen here: http://bit.ly/MuckKickstarter. Please Give a Muck if you can.

Intense Stills from the Upcoming Indie Horror Film "Muck"

WithanO Productions has send us over stills for the upcoming horror film "Muck". The film is directed by Steve Wolsh and stars Lachlan Buchanan, 2012 Playmate of the Year Jaclyn Swedberg, and Kane Hodder (Hatchet). "Muck is slated to hit theaters in limited release this year.

For more information on this film, you can go to the film's official website at: http://www.getthemuckout.com/.

Plot Synopsis:

After narrowly escaping an ancient burial ground, a group of friends find themselves trapped between two evils, forcing them to fight, die, or go back the way they came.