September 20, 2007
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Hallucinate at your own risk.Most horror films which dwell specifically on the subject of recreational drug use almost always come across as preachy, goal-oriented, eager to deliver the universal American message that all mind-altering narcotics are inherently evil. For some bizarre reason, I figured Paddy Breathnach's disappointing 2006 slasher Shrooms would be different, daring, ready and willing to deliver a picture that didn't immediately sink into impossibly familiar territory. Alas, once I was presented with a foul-mouthed talking cow in the middle of an insanely creepy Irish forest, I knew I'd assumed too much. Shrooms, I'm afraid, is yet another modernized, high contrast spin on an old-fashioned idea, something flashy and visually arresting that never uses its intriguing premise to its full potential. How anyone can completely bungle a tale of moronic American college kids hallucinating in the woods is simply beyond my comprehension. If not for Breathnach's spot-on direction and a handful of serviceable performances, I wouldn't recommend this dodgy flick to anyone. For those with nothing better to do, I suppose you could do worse. Maybe.
Recipe For Mediocrity: Obvious Anti-Drug Message + So-So Performances + A Talking Cow? Really?
Forgotten Irish Folklore: If Irish hillbillies find you wandering around inside an abandoned building, most will keep you as a pet.
Then again, so would I.
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