Lucky

LUCKY (Directed by Steve Cuden) WINNER-BEST HORROR FEATURE (A.K.A Shriekfest 2003 and NYCHFF 2002) -- Millard Mudd, a drunken failure of a cartoon writer, has his life transformed when he runs over a stray dog on a quick beer run. Guilt-ridden and panicked, Millard brings a bloody Lucky home and futilely attempts to nurse him back to health. It isn't long, of course, before Lucky goes stiff. Millard, being such a lonely loser, keeps the dead dog in his bed for days, occasionally trying to revive him with lackadaisical, and hilarious, attempts at CPR. Finally giving up, Millard opts to bury Lucky in his backyard. But a miracle happens! And Lucky magically comes back to life -- or at least he does in Millard's warped mind. Lucky can also talk now. He can even write cartoon scripts better than Millard could ever dream of doing alone. At Lucky's behest a partnership is formed -- after all, Lucky does needed a typist to take down his dictation -- and the mind control begins. Soon enough, Millard is at Lucky's mercy. But Lucky, as it turns out, is not only merciless, he's a ruthless, sadistic tyrant who badgers Millard's psyche until Millard cannot distinguish torture and murder from fun and fantasy. Expertly acted with sinister charm and morbid sentimentality by Michael Emanuel (as Millard Mudd) and David Reivers (as the voice of Lucky), this film nonetheless has to bow to the talent of screenwriter Stephen Sustarsic, whose narrative is eloquent, dark, funny, and wickedly insightful. This is definitely one to add your DVD collection, folks. Sadistically good fun!

I gave a three for great efforts... I fully believe there could have been much more to the plot, the acting, more action, more gore, more comedy... it's very lacking. I personally love stupid, campy horror movies... i love dark humor... i even love most horror films which try to give an intelligent humor... this was none of those things and not "scary" or "creepy" enough to be a horror movie beyond those things. I believe I own over 400 horror/thriller/gore/b-horror movies... this one I purchased knowing it would be a great addition. 3 of my campy horror movie night pals watched this with me... they said I couldn't give it away for free!!!! They all hated it as well. I'm going to see if it burns better than it plays...On the other hand, if you liked this... you might also like "I.Zombie" which was also terrible.

Fast shipping great condition. This movie starts out as a great dark comedy and then gets very disturbing. Entertaining for sure but its a bit too much.

Such a dark and twisted movie. I love these oddball black comedy horrors.

This movie was sick......and I loved it!!

I'm going to have to speak for my dog here. My little dog Jack, loved it!!!! especially the scene with Mudd barking like a dog... That one was his favorite!!! I just couldn't stop watching Lucky till it was over. "Whatta great dogflick!"Who's the little dog now!!!

you decide but it put me off enjoy

Funny

Lucky is a low budget, independent horror flick that focusses around one man and the dog he has run over and taken home. The dog starts talking to the main character, helping him get his cartoon writing career back on track after a long spell of writers block. Eventually the dog tells him to start killing people which he duly obliges with. Basic plot outlined lets look at what it's like.The budget is low to non-existent and it shows. There is a single roomed house used for the whole movie, plus it's exterior walls and garden to add a couple more locations, and a local 24 hour store. There are no effects or make-up really to speak of and the supporting cast are not providing too much support. The storyline is dumb but just about passable to the end.The trick to this movie is that you are never sure if the dog is really talking or the man is going crazy. There is also a "love interest" but again it is difficult to tell if this is genuine or a figment of his imagination. There is a protracted scene where he tells her what he would do to torture her. I believe this is to show the viewer that the main character himself is a bit deranged without him going out into the street on a killing spree, if it isn't then it's just an excuse to have a naked woman on screen for a few minutes.Lucky is never a good film, but then it is never a bad one either. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to anyone but I wouldn't tell you categorically to throw it in the bin if you have bought it. Maybe worth one viewing but no more.

I quite liked the trailer, but the film itself leaves a lot to be desired, and that includes the picture quality. The basic story is ok, but when it comes to the script and the acting and well, everything else..... like I said.

The dvd was in good condition, and was sooooo worth it! Can't wait to watch it and see how bad it is! :D