AFTER PARTY MASSACRE
dir. Kristoff Bates & Kyle Severn, 2011
United States. 74 min.
In English.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 – MIDNIGHT
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 – 10 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 – 5 PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 – 7:30 PM
After being attacked at a death metal show, Scarlett snaps and goes on a bloodthirsty killing spree indiscriminately targeting the Cleveland metal scene. Pretty soon everyone in her way— friends, fans, bands, and foes alike— finds out what happens when you push an already damaged mind too far.
Released in the 2010s but oozing with 80s regional SOV charm, AFTER PARTY MASSACRE is by far the most capital-M Metal of the films featured in this series. Set in and around the late, legendary Cleveland underground venue, Peabody’s, the film places the music front-and-center, featuring a sprawling soundtrack with over 25 death/grind/industrial/noise bands and live performances by Soulless and co-director/writer Kyle Severn’s own Incantation.
But make no mistake that the film more than delivers on the gore goods, featuring plenty of gnarly kills and inspired practical effects work that are sure to make even the most seasoned Blood Brunch-ers squirm.