Movie spotlight
Something New to Die for
Portrait of The Church of the SubGenius in scratch, which means high speed cutting, media manipulation. Contains clips from the Arise, the Church's own film about itself (recrutment video), the SubGenius MTV productions, and TV interviews with sacred scribe Rev. Ivan Stang, intercut with a barrage of weird clips from movies and television.
Insights
Plot Summary
A group of college students finds themselves targeted by a mysterious killer during spring break. As the body count rises, they realize the killer is using a unique and gruesome method to dispatch his victims, turning their carefree getaway into a fight for survival. The remaining students must uncover the killer's identity and motive before they all become the next victims.
Critical Reception
Something New to Die for received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its derivative plot and uninspired horror elements, though some appreciated its attempts at dark humor. It gained a cult following over time for its B-movie charm and quirky premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to balance its horror and comedy elements, often falling flat on both.
Despite its flaws, it offers some moments of dark amusement for genre fans.
Lacks originality and memorable scares, typical of many low-budget 90s horror films.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally lukewarm, with many viewers finding the movie to be a forgettable entry in the horror-comedy genre, though some appreciate its campy nature.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which contributed to its raw, independent feel that some fans later embraced.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources