Bonehill Road

While not a high-budget movie, this movie is surprisingly good, and we really enjoyed it. We especially liked the werewolf costumes/makeup (which are outstanding), and liked the fact that the film didn't rely on the fake-looking, cartoonish, computer animation that so many werewolf movies rely on so much these days.The acting was also excellent in this movie (with interesting characters), and the film also has some interesting, unique story lines and concepts. In addition to the werewolf story, there is also a bonus horrific psycho-serial killer story woven into the mix. Although both of these two horror story lines are very compelling (and nicely gory and suspenseful), this film suffers slightly from having too much story line crammed into one film. We felt that it would have been better if this film had been made into two separate movies. Nevertheless, it is still a very good movie, and a very entertaining thriller/horror flick. I would especially highly recommend it to people who are werewolf movie fans (like us.)

An old-school, all practical effect werewolf flick!Plot:A mom and her daughter are making their way to a relative’s house after her drunken husband beats the crap out of her for the last time.Unfortunately, something doesn’t want them to make it to their destination.That something is a pack of werewolves!With all that’s has happened you’d think they’d been through enough. Oh no, not if a plot-twist has anything to say about it!Review:For what they had to work with, this turned out awesome!While being inspired by An American Werewolf in London and especially The Howling, Todd Sheets had written a script in I believe 1992 for a werewolf movie and since then he’s made tons of movies.After suffering from a heart attack and surviving he decided to make House of Forbidden Secrets and Dreaming Purple Neon. It wasn’t until 2016 or 2017 that he started work on Bonehill Road.Amazingly, with all the actors, actresses, sets, special effects, make-up and werewolf suits the film cost a total of $13,500.Some of the effects work where done in Hollywood actually. Joe Castro played a major part in making the transformation scene come to life. Oh yeah, you’d better believe it. There’s a kick ass transformation scene in this movie!That enough about the production, I’ll get into more details about it soon. For now let’s focus on the meat of the story and characters.At first glance you’d think this’d be a Cujo esque story. A mom and her child locked in a car with terrible things waiting outside. However, they do manage to escape their confined quarters and they make their way to anywhere but there.There is a plot-twist in this movie that honestly you don’t see coming. I didn’t, I expected something to come of a certain scene later but nothing of the magnitude.Let’s just say you thought after all the mother and her child had been through that they’d be able to catch a break.The mother is a strong character who will do anything to protect her daughter. She’s played by Eli DeGeer and while sometimes she has cringey line deliveries I can also say I believed her performance. It takes a little bit but the chemistry between mother and daughter is really strong though and I don’t think some bad spots of acting can ruin their comradery.Speaking of the daughter, Ana Rojas-Plumberg I felt personally knocked it out of the park. For this being her second movie I was honestly shocked as to how natural she was. She gave a very real performance.While the rest of the cast of characters do pretty damn good jobs I know you all want me to talk about one in particular!Linnea Quigley is very good in this movie. She shows layers that I wasn’t sure she could pull off. Although given her track record she can play a variety of different characters with different emotions, thoughts and wardrobe. I dig the Dreaming Purple Neon shirt she wore in this movie!Seemingly, I’m praising the ever loving hell out this movie and it is for good reason. However, there are a few flaws or gripes I had with it.Some editing choices were a bit odd. There’s one shot where they’re searching inside a house then it cuts to an establishing shot of the house where music plays then just stops when they go back to them walking in the house.Most of the editing was fine though.At first one of the major problems I had with this movie was the plot-twist! I did love it and all but it took up so much of the movie and I felt detracted from the threat of there being werewolves just outside. I think there should’ve been more balance and more action with the werewolves.Over time though I realized that it did what it was supposed to. It’s a plot-twist where it interjects the story and gives you something else to focus on while you wait for the main story to continue.In that regard it works but you may want to set your expectations for werewolf action to a medium.One last complaint I had was that some of the action scenes were a bit to close and shaky to the scene of the intensity. It’s a style I’m not a huge fan of. I want to see wide shots and the terrible things that are occurring.On to a more positive note, the camerawork, lighting and atmosphere are all pretty solid.While the close shakiness was a bit much most of the camera work is pretty damn good. We get some nice shots of the moonlit sky, werewolves howling at the moon and one tracking shot in particular that I really liked. I can’t tell if it was fake or not but it looked good regardless.When the characters reach the housing area you feel like it’s a rundown and dirty area. It gives off a gritty feel that was very prevalent in the shot-on-video days!Speaking of what was in abundance in the shot-on-video days.Gore/Effects:This is a savage movie. We get gutting, bashed heads, stabbings, throat ripping and people are torn apart piece by piece!Joe Castro does amazing work and the werewolf transformation is no exception. I think it’s close to being as great as The Howling and An American Werewolf in London. It’s well lit, doesn’t hold back and shows you everything. This should be counted as part of a trio. On the Road to the Howling American TransformationsMotion Picture Soundtrack:It was pretty creepy. Nothing to amazing but it does set the mood and gets the job done rather well!Overall Thoughts:Do you want a werewolf movie with bite? Then look no further than Bonehill Road.If you combine Cujo and Night of the Living Dead then you’d have a pretty good idea what this movie is like.It’s brash, savage and full of gore!Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

This film is a roller coaster ride with twists & turns, with an added big touch of gore.Great performances from Eli DeGeer who plays a woman escaping from one horror to another, Douglas Epps plays well a character that will send chills up your spine, scream queen Dilynn Fawn Harvey proves once again that her star is about to take flight big time, Ana Rojas-Plumberg is superb also, watch out for horror legend Linnea Quigley too!.Directed by horror king of gore Todd Sheets, the direction is slick with heart pounding suspense, the special effects are amazing old school effects, which makes the whole thing look realistic.I enjoyed this film, and I hope Bonehill Road 2 arrives soon, I recommend this film 100%!

AWFUL! Pick a theme...either werewolves or disgusting Physco killer. I’d leave no stars if I could. Very poorly made. Not to mention that out of the three werewolves in the movie...... you don’t discover who any of them are or anything about them...they are just like these random wild beasts roaming a neighborhood where there also happens to be a psycho killer. Dumb and ignorant. Do not waste your money!

This film had a lot of hype as it was a crowd funded film. This film had rave reviews and then a bunch of negative reviews.I had wanted to see the film and just got around to picking up a copy.I think this film was made for under $20,000 so if you like lower budget films give this one a chance. I only point this out so you don't have over the top expectations as everything could have been a little bit better.The film has werewolves, violence, blood, guts and gore and if you stick around long enough you may even see a rockstar.If you like these things I have mentioned then you should like the film.I myself thought it was good but not great.The film was good enough for me to purchase this directors next film.

If you like your movies to look as if they are home made then this is for you. Obviously, the budget was spent on the werewolf costumes and there was absolutely nothing left to add a little finesse or any professional touches here and there. I was so disappointed as I had waited some time to be able to watch this. I really wish that I hadn't bothered.

Terrible, crap absolutely disgusting film. Acting was diabolical.

this was the worst horror movie I have ever seen WOW Stink,Stank,Stunk.I bought it because a review on here said how great it was.I would not even give it one star that would be an outrage.

Absolutely loved Bonehill Road!!! Great practical fx as always with any Todd Sheets film. Looking forward to the next!

Fine