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A playful nod to 80's adventure films that finds a group kids spending the night in an abandoned jail for a school fundraiser. Things take a chilling turn when their chaperone vanishes just as a vicious beast attacks.
A playful nod to 80's adventure films that finds a group kids spending the night in an abandoned jail for a school fundraiser. Things take a chilling turn when their chaperone vanishes just as a vicious beast attacks.

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The film's unique closing credit sequence was conceived because the production was shot over several years by a dedicated but small team of filmmakers, with many people filling multiple roles. Thus a traditional "credit roll" would have been very short. The resulting gimmick also allowed the makers to revisit some open ended plots and underused characters.

Adapted from an original spec script for a proposed R.L. Stein anthology series.

The "Gin & Smooch" was filmed at two separate abandoned gins. A gutted gin for the exterior scenes, and a family owned gin located in downtown Canton Mississippi for the interiors.

The Historical Old Jail Museum in Canton Mississippi stood in as both the interior and exterior of the Marion County Jail house. Unlike the jail in the film, however, the Canton Jail is located in a residential neighborhood just blocks away from the famous Canton Square, where movies such as "A Time To Kill" and "O Brother, Where Art Thou" shot key scenes.

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    • Author: Honeirsil
    Oh, c'mon guys, you've see much worse than this. I've seen countless movies on here that pale in comparison. To each his own, I suppose.

    "Big Bad" was a bit of a mess. It had several missteps, a few unexplained scenes, and in general was hit-'n-miss. Still I kind of enjoyed it--the reason being the director/writer/and producer did have a nice little twist in here that I did not see coming. The plot is pretty basic: As a fundraiser, a high school has students agree to stay overnight in a supposedly haunted jail. That is as far as I'll go on the plot.

    I also give praise to ANY movie whose plot revolves around teenagers, and then they actually CAST teenagers for the roles--not some 30 year-old's trying to POSE as teenagers. Also, it is nice to see yet another horror movie that does not rely on the gore factor to sell itself.

    I am not saying this is a great movie, because, well, it isn't. But, like I said in my opening remarks: "Guys, you've seen way worse." Rated "R" for violence and language. I liked it; you guys will have to decide for yourself.
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    • Author: Steep
    This may be sold as an homage to the 80's, but believe me, that's not what it is. It's just a really good horror spoof.

    Honestly, if you're expecting a movie that LOOKS like an 80's movie, go somewhere else. But it sure as heck sounds like one. Great clever comedy with witty performances from everyone. Twists galore and funny stereotypes. Actual teenagers playing teenagers. Useless high school drama, but hilariously played.

    The big credits go to every actor in this movie who are giving funny and realistic performances that you'd expect from that type of spoof. Turning every trope against itself. Props for also using great practical effects on the monster. An actual MONSTER, not a over-explained cliché.

    Lastly, the soundtrack is absolutely amazing. For an independent production, instrumentals are fun, quirky and nostalgic of a time where scary could rhyme with funny, even in terms of music.

    If you can keep your standards low towards the visuals (even though there are some nice shots), you'll definitely be having a bloody good time. Like a Goosebumps episode gone good or an 80's family horror movie.
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    • Author: Jerinovir
    I went into this film without knowing much about it apart from the poster, and i loved it,numb nuts teenagers fighting against a rubbish creature, it doesn't feel low budget,the camera work is excellent but that's not the point, a crap werewolf is hunting idiots and loses, and then it turns into a Bigfoot and still loses, don't expect Werewolf in London here but if you have a sense of humour you'll like this. The Sheriff in particular is a barrel of one liners, the teenagers are played brilliantly by teenagers, who you wouldn't trust to paint a fence but have no problem out foxing a werewolf/Bigfoot, i loved it, quite clever, loads of funny dialogue, doesn't try to be anything it's not, highly recommended.
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    • Author: Sharpbringer
    In Marion Co. Mississippi, money is being raised by high school students spending the night at the abandoned jailhouse rumored to be haunted by a jail ghost. While they are there, they are attacked by the Big Bad on the DVD cover.

    The film has a light sound track during what would be the horror parts. The humor comes from misdirection which got to be too expected to be overly funny, but nonetheless still entertaining. Worth watching for fans of humorous or 80's horror films. Ainsley Bailey played a difficult spoiled cheerleader who stole every scene she was in with her character being the best developed.

    Guide: No swearing, sex, or nudity.

    Note to self: Don't take selfies with Bigfoot.
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    • Author: Malojurus
    Some high school kids have to spend the night in a cell, in an old prison to raise money for the school. During their stay, they get a visit from a menacing creature that wants them dead. Three students and a teacher must find a way to survive.

    This is kind of a hokey horror comedy that is geared towards the preteens for sure. It did have a Goosebumps feel. The acting was good but it had a cheesy premise and a lot of lame lines. It had a decent budget with a crisp picture.

    Little kids might still be scared and the big kids might want to just avoid this one altogether.
  • Credited cast:
    Ainsley Bailey Ainsley Bailey - Chase
    Cameron Deane Stewart Cameron Deane Stewart - Donny
    Madeline Thelton Madeline Thelton - Crystal
    Daniel Dauphin Daniel Dauphin - Professor Howell (as Danny Dauphin)
    Clint Carmichael Clint Carmichael - Sheriff Evans
    Hannah Bryan Hannah Bryan - Deputy Marcus
    Brad Bishop Brad Bishop - Creature
    Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
    Jerry Clark Jerry Clark - Rusty's Goon
    Denise Halbach Denise Halbach - Arial
    Sean Harding Sean Harding - Kyle
    John Howell John Howell - Mortimer
    Jeremy Jarvis Jeremy Jarvis - Truth or Dare Kid
    Richard Lawrence Richard Lawrence - Duncan
    Mary Kathryn Mann Mary Kathryn Mann - Charity
    Jamie Norwood Jamie Norwood - Rusty
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