After a childhood prank by his brother Angus causes Henry to develop a phobia of sheep, he must step up to the onslaught of a genetically-mutated man-eating flock with the help of his friend and a young environmentalist.
In rural New Zealand, two brothers inherit their father's sheep farm, only to discover that a sinister genetic experiment has turned some of the flock into flesh-eating predators. As the terrifying creatures begin to attack, the surviving siblings and a group of unsuspecting tourists must fight for their lives against the ravenous sheep.
Black Sheep is a cult horror-comedy that garnered attention for its unique premise and over-the-top gore. While not a mainstream critical darling, it was praised by genre fans for its inventive practical effects, dark humor, and relentless B-movie energy. It's often celebrated as a successful example of New Zealand's distinctive brand of horror filmmaking.
Google audience: Audiences generally found "Black Sheep" to be a hilariously gory and entertaining horror-comedy, appreciating its unique premise and willingness to embrace the absurdity. While some noted it as a B-movie, many enjoyed the practical effects and the film's overall commitment to delivering a fun, bloody experience.
The film famously features a scene where a sheep attacks a man's face, which required extensive special effects and animatronics to create the illusion of the sheep biting and chewing.
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