Deathgasm
Deathgasm

Movie spotlight

Deathgasm

2015
Movie
86 min
English

Two teenage boys unwittingly summon an ancient evil entity known as The Blind One by delving into black magic while trying to escape their mundane lives.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jason Lei HowdenGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Music

Plot Summary

In a suburban town, two teenage metalheads, Brodie and Zakk, are obsessed with creating their own heavy metal band. They stumble upon a mysterious sheet of music, rumored to be a legendary "black metal" opus, that promises to unleash hell. As they attempt to perform the song, they inadvertently summon a fearsome demonic entity, turning their small town into a battleground for the living and the undead.

Critical Reception

Deathgasm was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly for its blend of gore, humor, and heavy metal aesthetic. It was praised as a fun, energetic, and surprisingly competent entry into the horror-comedy genre, appealing to fans of extreme music and splatter films.

What Reviewers Say

  • A delightfully gory and humorous heavy metal horror flick.

  • Delivers on its promise of mayhem and musical mayhem.

  • A cult classic in the making for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's successful fusion of comedy and horror, with many praising its over-the-top gore, creative set pieces, and authentic heavy metal soundtrack. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but the overall enjoyment stemmed from its sheer entertainment value and irreverent tone.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jason Lei Howden, initially conceived the idea for Deathgasm after experiencing a supernatural event himself while listening to black metal.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

Amusing, thoroughly tacky horror/parody of metal music RELEASED IN 2015 and written & directed by Jason Lei Howden, "Deathgasm” is a horror/comedy about a group of teens in Auckland, New Zealand, who start an extreme metal band named Dea...