One of the films at this year’s SXSW that I never got a chance to see was the newly titled Bad Milo from director Jacob Vaughan. The film stars Ken Marino as a guy who has stomach problems but realizes that it’s actually a demon in his ass that attacks people when he gets pissed off at them. If the idea of that doesn’t intrigue you then you should probably stop reading but, if you’re like me and are fascinated by what kind of humor could result from this genius idea then stay with me.
As a fan of ridiculous horror comedies, what makes me most excited is the fact that this anal spawn from hell is a puppet and is animated using mostly practical looking effects which gives it a sense of realism, something many films shy from by using only CGI. Reviews so far have been fairly positive and if you’re into this type of movie you know you’re going to see it no matter what people say, like me. I’m also digging the official poster created by Paul Shipper, it’s pretty amazing and if you haven’t been exposed to his work this is a good start.
Bad Milo hits VOD August 29th and theaters October 4th thanks to Magnet Releasing.
Duncan’s (Ken Marino) life is a real pain in the ass. Tormented by a manipulative, crooked boss (Patrick Warburton), a nagging mother (Mary Kay Place), a deadbeat new age dad (Stephen Root), and a sweet, yet pressuring, wife (Gillian Jacobs), his mounting stress starts to trigger an insufferable gastrointestinal reaction.
Out of ideas and at the end of his rope, Duncan seeks the help of a hypnotherapist (Peter Stormare), who helps him discover the root of his unusual stomach pain: a pintsized demon living in his intestine that, triggered by excessive anxiety, forces its way out and slaughters the people who have angered him. Out of fear that his intestinal gremlin may target its wrath on the wrong person, Duncan attempts to befriend it, naming it Milo and indulging it to keep its seemingly insatiable appetite at bay.
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