Now playing in select theaters, as well as where ever you rent movies, is the horror film, Little Bites.
Little Bites stars Krsy Fox, Jon Sklaroff, Bonnie Aarons, Elizabeth Caro, Barbara Crampton, and to my surprise, Chaz Bono and Heather Langenkamp. I have not seen the last two actors in anything in a while, so it was a pleasant surprise to see them.
Mindy (Fox) is a widow that lives alone with her 10-year old daughter Alice (Caro).
For most of the film Alice is staying with Mindy’s mother (Aarons). That is because there is a evil, demon-like person who lives in their basement. The creepy monster is named Agyar (Sklaroff).
In order to protect her daughter, Mindy has to suffer being bit and chewed on by Agyar.
When her body cannot handle the repeated bites and blood loss (not to mention infections), Mindy has to resort to finding food for the flesh eating monster in other ways.
Who is Agyar? Why is he subjecting Mindy to such heinous torture? To find out, check out the film Little Bites. Look for it at a theater near you or where ever you rent movies.
Let me start with the acting. Fox does a fantastic job carrying the bulk of the movie on her own. She conveys her emotions exceptionally well. You can clearly sense her desperation and fear having to deal with the demon.
Sklaroff portrays the creepy demon to perfection. He not only looks the part, but he oozes evil and ungodliness. The make up, topped with a plethora of blood, is the thing of nightmares.
Chaz Bono always plays his roles, no matter how peculiar, perfectly.
I loved seening Langenkamp. I didn’t even realize it was her until after the movie was over. She looks so different than she did back in her Nightmare on Elmstreet days.
As a horror film, this film certainly checks all the boxes – scary character, lots of blood and gore, ominous vibe and excellent special effects. However, the storyline threw me off.
I think this film might be a metaphor for something. Perhaps motherhood, although I honestly cannot see the connection.
This film left me with so many questions. How did the demon end up in her basement? Why is he there? Why does he want to feed on Mindy and Alice? The ending left me with questions too (I won’t mention them because I don’t want to giveaway the ending).
Overall I enjoyed this film. There was such a heavy feeling of dread and foreboding throughout the film, even if I didn’t really understand the meaning behind the film. A plus for the horror and the acting.
I also really appreciate something Langerkamp said in the film – that there are three stages of parenthood. The first stage you stand behind your children, to catch them when they fall. In the second stage you stand in front of them, to protect them from the world before them. In the last state you stand behind them, and in doing so, you can face any hardship together. This was all great food for thought. As a parent I can relate to this.
If I happen across this film again on a premium channel I think I would watch it again, I hope that another viewing might make the storyline clearer.
This film was written and directed by Spider One. He is also a musician. The is the younger brother of Rob Zombie. If you are familiar with Rob Zombie films you know how weird they can be. Spider One is following his older brother’s example.
The film has a run time of 105 minutes. It is rated R.
Below is the film’s trailer for your entertainment.
Kimberly
*I received a free screener in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
