A couple’s romantic getaway turns into a nightmare when a group of podcasters crash it, and a serial killer and paranormal phenomena wreak havoc.
Wrong Turn (2003) meets Strangers (2008) meets extreme obscenity – Christmas edition. Adult Swim Yule Log defies rules and conventions, takes itself not seriously, and offers a proper horror/comedy cinematic experience. A proper pseudo-Christmas delight with great performances from a truly diverse cast that does not feel forcedly woke.
After 36 minutes of a static shot that is meant to make you sleep with on-screen and off-screen action, head-scratching humour, unexpected developments, and surrealistic audiovisual elements, writer/director/executive producer/lyricist Casper Kelly surprises his audience with a Lynchian-like comedy/horror that is utterly self-aware and on a mission to entertain you for Christmas. We are talking about genres and subgenres blending in a mash of folklore and hillbilly that seems to have emerged from Twin Peaks (1990-1991).
This utterly pleasant, nonsensical hour and a half includes disturbing moments and hides subliminal messages that were not placed there accidentally. Think about it… Why would anyone make such a film? To what end? To appease what audience? Why mix and match audiovisual elements in a way that no one has done before to entertain you around a festive period with mixed feelings and emotions and a concoction of paces, rhythms and moods. I am deliberately giving away nothing. The last sequence provides enough food for thought to give you a chance to contemplate everyone’s role. And pay attention to the details, such as the bartender’s head and the head behind him. The devil lies in the details – you’ll see.
BUT… think about all that after the end credits start scrolling. Until they do, accept everything you see and hear, question nothing, observe, and forget whatever concerns, worries, anxieties, or problems you may have. Because, hey, Adult Swim Yule Log 2: Branchin’ Out is next…
P.S. If you are unaware of the “Adult Swim” concept, have a look online. It’s… different!
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