Dead Hooker in a Trunk

The biggest problem with Dead Hooker in a Trunk is a technical issue -- I couldn't hear half the dialogue in this movie, and the Blu-ray offers no subtitles. Whether the soundtrack was mixed way too loud, or the boom mic was too far away, or there was background noise, or whatever the case, sound is this movie's weakest trait. And maybe there's a really good movie in here somewhere, I don't know. I'm sure this was one of many issues in having a $2500 budget. Maybe you can't hire a competent sound guy. Your buddy gets the job (CJ Wallis is credited for all sound/mixing/music, he also played Goody Two Shoes, one of the leads). Two things I do appreciate, however, are (1) An ambitious movie on a tight budget, and (2) Badass chicks. So, 5 stars for me.

What exactly have the Soska Sisters done? They were supposed to be the next big thing in horror. American Mary is a stellar movie, but I think Katherine Isabelle in the lead should at least share some of the credit. That movie and this one were both written and directed by the twins. It seems since then they're just hired guns on feature films, which strikes me as odd considering the success of American Mary. Nothing since has been written by them, and this includes a sequel to a bad horror movie (See No Evil 2), and a modern day remake of a David Cronenberg film (Rabid). This, to me, says "slumming it." Can they not get the backing for another one of their own creations? I would much rather see what they have in store creatively next.

Edit: Surprise, looks like I need to see On the Edge (2022), witten and directed by Jen and Sylvia.