William Brown, a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad. Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. But, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead corpses who torment and create more bloody detours on his road to prog-rock Valhalla.
A worn-out prog-rock guitarist, Vladimir, is struggling to write new music in his isolated home studio. His creative block intensifies when a new neighbor moves in, whose avant-garde jazz music disrupts Vladimir's fragile peace. The situation escalates into a battle of wills, culminating in a deadly confrontation where Vladimir must literally destroy his neighbors to find his musical inspiration.
Destroy All Neighbors received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unique blend of horror and comedy, bolstered by a strong central performance and inventive gore. Some found the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, and the plot a bit thin, but overall it was seen as a fun, genre-bending ride.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally enjoyed the film's blend of horror and comedy, with many highlighting Jonah Ray's performance and the creative, over-the-top violence. Some viewers felt the story could have been more developed, but most found it an entertaining and fun watch.
The film's unique score blends progressive rock and avant-garde jazz, mirroring the central conflict between the protagonist and his neighbors.
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