The Mosley Review: Studio 666

I don't think most bands exist anymore that can take a wild story and make it into an enjoyable and fun film. Tenacious D did it with the underappreciated The Pick of Destiny and then a few years later, Metallica: Through the Never rocked IMAX theaters around the world. Well it was about time for my favorite band to come to the big screen and not just in random cameos. I’ve loved the Foo Fighters all my life and their fun, energetic and balls to the wall style and generation defining anthems. For them to do a horror film that matched their same level zanny energy was something I didn't know I needed. Well, this film was definitely all of that and I can say that I had a bloody good time, but it isn't without its faults. The story is very simple and fun, but it was truly dragged out too long and I felt there was a problem with the sound in the film. It wasn't loud enough for me. I did love the classic late 70's style of bloody kills and how it was an homage at times to the original Evil Dead.

The entire band is on screen and they play themselves in a sort of heightened way. Honestly, this is exactly the way I would expect them to be in a horror situation. Dave Grohl was hilarious and loveable as you'd expect. The story revolves around him, but he does share the spotlight. Taylor Hawkins was definitely a scene stealer in a number of ways that I don't want to spoil. Chris Shiflet was great in his moments and Nate Mendel was fun. Pat Smear is always snacking and he was funny as hell. I loved every moment with him and he stole the film in the best ways. Rami Jaffee was perfectly weird and zen in his own fun way. Whitney Cummings was great as the next door neighbor Samantha and her chemistry with Rami was comedy gold. I liked Jeff Garlin as their over bearing manager Jeremy and Will Forte was good as the Restaurant Delivery Guy. Leslie Grossman was perfect as the realtor Barb Weems and I was glad there was more to do with her in the film.

The score by Roy Mayorga was good and really illustrated the horror and jumpscares. The film was surprisingly gory and it was delicious in its gratuity. I know that it was made as a fun horror comedy that really wasn't trying to scare you, but I wanted it to scare me at times. Like I said before, the story was weakest toward the finale and dragged on for too long toward the end. Not every joke landed, but I enjoyed all the Easter eggs and cameos from friends of the band and a horror icon. If you're a die hard fan of the Foo, then this is a must see. If you're looking for a fun B level horror film on a Saturday night, then this is your jam. Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in comments below. Thanks for reading!