Lucky 13 Questions...The Final Chapter????

Who can tell? Who can read the future? This will, however, be the last 13 Lucky Questions for the time being. And boy, do we go out in style! Like Jason getting carved up at the end of Friday the 13th Pt. 4, we bring the goods with this one! Check it out: the lovely, the brave, the talented, Kim Curley. Enjoy the interview and then take your ass out and get some of the stuff she's got work in. You won't regret it!

Let’s do this!


1. If there was only one movie you could watch for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
“Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca” starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine and Judith Anderson. The movie is based on Daphne Du Marier’s book by the same name. Filmed in 1940, this romantic thriller takes you through the lives of widower Max de Winter (Olivier) and his young bride (Fontaine). Along the lines of a sinister Cinderella story, the new Mrs. De Winter can’t help but feel the ghostly influence of the deceased Rebecca still lingering. Although you never see Rebecca, the character’s in the story make you believe she actually existed! Circumstances surrounding the death of Rebecca resurface, and puts the newlyweds ‘…happily ever after,’ marriage in jeopardy. Does the spectral Rebecca still rule over the lives of those she left behind at Manderley? This was Hitchcock’s first American movie and I’m blown away by it every time I watch it, which is at least a dozen times a year. I like stories that are dark, with unexpected twists and turns. PS-Spoiler alert: To make the character Rebecca more real to the audience, Fontaine’s character is never given a first name! Love it!



2. Who is your favorite literary character and why?
I fell in love with Joanna Archer in Vicki Pettersson’s “Sign of the Zodiac” series. Not only is the main character a strong female lead, but the way the author took the character and put her through the wringer is incredible! I like escapism in books. I want to be taken somewhere outside the norm, and Vicki Pettersson takes you there with Joanna. The action scenes are impressive, detailed, and in-your-face. Ms. Pettersson steps outside the writing “comfort zone,” constantly putting Joanna in life-or-death situation’s that most of us would probably run away from. Although the character is super-human, Joanna Archer makes a lot of human decisions which usually plunges her deeper into a world of chaos she’s trying to protect.


3. Favorite book and author?
I poured through all of my books, and lists of favorites and I just can NOT give you an answer on favorite book. I like all books, good and bad. There are too many stories out there for me to pinpoint to one favorite book. Sorry. Favorite author: Tie between Stephen King and J.K. Rowling. Although neither can be compared to the other, both are strong writers. In my opinion, both succeed on all aspects of writing: capturing the audience’s attention and holding it!


4. What is the one implement you could not part with in the event of a zombie apocalypse?
A really, really sharp ax or hatchet. And, a sharpening stone.


5. If you had to eat your big toe or your pinkie finger, which one would go? Take this seriously; your life depends on it.
Since I need my big toe for balance, pinkie finger would go without batting an eyelash!


6. Favorite album and artist?
I’ll always be a KISS girl at heart (up to 1984). However, my favorite album and artist would have to be Queensryche and their “Operation: Mindcrime” album. I never thought I’d like a concept album, but this one still holds messages that apply to our world today. Just amazing.


7. Who could clip their toenails in your presence and you not be offended?
In the words of King Julien, ‘Not the feet, Mort. What have I told you about the feet?’ Sorry, feet are the appendages that help you wade through the daily crap. Therefore, feet disgust me. Ugh!


8. Female fiction writers tend to have their work ghettoized as being for fellow females only while fiction written by men does not. This applies to other forms of entertainment as well. For instance, I went to see the movie Bridesmaids and was lambasted by male friends for it being a “Chick Flick.” And actually, it was universally damned funny. When they saw it, they ate their words. Why, besides sexism, do you think this happens?
In 2005-2006, there was a little underrated television show called, “Commander in Chief,” starring Geena Davis. Ms. Davis’ character becomes President of the United States after the death of the acting President. My daughter watched the show faithfully, while I ignored it. When Hilary Clinton stepped down from her race as President in 2008, my daughter stated, ‘Yep, just like the cancellation of Geena Davis’ show.’ I asked her what she meant by her statement. She replied, ‘the show failed for the same reason Hilary Clinton failed: American’s are not ready for a female President.’ She was right. Although women have made great strides to overcome adversities tied to our gender, until every single person on the planet is comfortable and accepting that women can do most things men can do, sexism will be the main influence. Besides, if we get rid of titles, i.e. “Chick Flicks,” you’d have to get rid of titles like, “Action Flicks,” “Guy Movies,” “Family Movies,” “Comedies,” “Western’s,” etc. Our society has to label everything-helps them to categorize and compartmentalize.


9. What is your favorite sport?
Swimming. You can feel the genuine competition between participants in this sport.


10. Is there a story of yours that has been published that you’ve looked back on and said, “Oh, God, I wish it wasn’t?”
No, I believe we learn from our early endeavors and just forge on. I don’t have time to look back and worry about what I’ve written.


11. What story are you most proud of that you’ve written and why?
I’m proud of a WIP children’s fiction novel. It stems from a story I made up for my daughter nearly twenty years ago. The main theme is one that’s been around forever: despite diversities, tear down those barriers and help others in need.


12. Eggs. Love them or hate them?
Egg whites only, please.


13. Promote the shit out of yourself. What do you have coming up and what have you finished?






A sci-fi/apocalypse short story, “Faith,” that is being included in the Wicked East Press, “Earth’s End Anthology,” coming out January 2012. Nonfiction submission sent to Hidden Thoughts Press about my daily battle with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Working on above mentioned kid’s fiction novel this year. Pouring over my many three-ringed binders for story inspirations. Hopefully get more author interviews in on my blog (looks around for volunteers!).


You can find Kim at her blog and over on Facebook



And there you go! How can you not love a lady who speaks so highly of KISS and Queensryche? Plus, she's a hell of a writer. Go forth and get her stuff and ye shall be fulfilled in life!

Another round of Lucky 13 Questions!

Here we go again! This time I'm featuring Suzanne Robb, a very talented writer who had a lot of work out there for you to dip your eager, greedy hands into! She has a bunch of new stuff out, as you'll learn below, but let me take a moment to direct you towards her novel, Z-Boat. What a terrific read! You got zombies, you got folks trapped on a sub, and you've got some really fun and interesting characters that you'll find it impossible not to root for! Plus the claustrophobia. And did I mention zombies? Oh, yeah...you know you want to do it!

First up, a slight bio, and then the Lucky 13 Questions!

Suzanne Robb is the author of Z-Boat, released by Twisted Library Press. She has over 4 dozen stories in current and upcoming anthologies with various publishers. She is also a contributing editor at Hidden Thoughts Press, and next year Wicked East Press will be releasing Read the end First, an apocalyptic anthology she edited with Adrian Chamberlin. In her free time she reads, watches movies, plays with her dog, and enjoys chocolate and LEGO’s.

Let’s do this!


1. If there was only one movie you could watch for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
One movie, that’s a tough one, but I would have to go with Clue. I never ever get tired of the performances in that movie and of course I love Tim Curry.

2. Who is your favorite literary character and why?
Thursday Next from the Jasper Fforde series. I like her best because she is strong, makes mistakes, acts like a normal woman in odd circumstances, and can take care of herself. I find that she is probably, at least for me, one of the funner literary characters. I know it should be something high caliber, but I like what I like lol.

3. Favorite book and author?
Again with a tough one. I would have to go with Fool by Christopher Moore, the man is brilliant and the book makes me laugh out loud. Actually, anything by him makes me laugh.


4. What is the one implement you could not part with in the event of a zombie apocalypse?
Well, I am assuming we have to go with what we have currently, so for me it would be my axe. That is the most useful thing I have. Cordless screwdrivers are lame and shovels you need such a wide arc to swing.


5. If you had to eat your big toe or your pinkie finger, which one would go? Take this seriously; your life depends on it.
Are you okay? Um, if I had to pick, pinkie finger, I never use it to type and the big toe is pretty essential in balance.
One more time, are you okay? Need a hug?


6. Favorite album and artist?
Andrew Bird, Andrew Bird and the Mysterious Production of Eggs. I love a lot of music but Andrew Bird is my go to man for any occasion.


7. Who could clip their toenails in your presence and you not be offended?
I have yet to find that person. I think it is a gross habit, and what is the deal with not picking them up? Just launching them across the room..annoying!


8. Female fiction writers tend to have their work ghettoized as being for fellow females only while fiction written by men does not. This applies to other forms of entertainment as well. For instance, I went to see the movie Bridesmaids and was lambasted by male friends for it being a “Chick Flick.” And actually, it was universally damned funny. When they saw it, they ate their words. Why, besides sexism, do you think this happens?
I think it happens for many reasons, males have a strong presence in the literary world, especially horror. Even a lot of females refuse to buy books by women writers because they have not “proven” themselves. I think that until we can look at a book and not judge it by the gender of the writer this problem will always exist.
What I do think is funny is that male writers complain that women dominate the romance areas, but how many men do you know aspire to write those? And if they did, I know they would do better than the women, it is just part of the way things are sadly.


9. What is your favorite sport?
Swimming by far, cannot swim enough…ever.


10. Is there a story of yours that has been published that you’ve looked back on and said, “Oh, God, I wish it wasn’t?”
Yes, several in fact..or not so much that it was not published, but that I did not trust an “editor” to do their job when clearly they didn’t know the difference between a comma and a period.


11. What story are you most proud of that you’ve written and why?
“The Curse of the Moonlight Killer” It is out soon in ebook format, and I adore this story because it is original in concept and idea and everyone who beta read it loved it. It was a pure moment of inspiration and one I hope to turn into a book.


12. Eggs. Love them or hate them?
Not a fan.


13. Promote the shit out of yourself. What do you have coming up and what have you finished?
I have a novel out called Z-Boat, available here.



















I also have a blog here with all my current and upcoming anthologies here

In the end of December a great anthology titled Live and Let Undead edited by Hollie Snider will be released by Twisted Library Press. It has one of my stories in it and is a fantastic collection; highly recommend it to any zombie fan.














I also have an anthology that I co-edited with my friend Adrian Chamberlin called Read The End First, it is apocalyptic in genre and has a TOC of great and talented writers, right now it is out for blurbs, to be released in 2012

I have an ebook coming out on January 2, 2012, it contains 3 of my short stories and will be done via Dark Continents publishing.














In April 2012 Hidden Thoughts Press will be releasing a collection of non-fiction essays I compiled and edited called Anxiety Disorders.















Lastly, Earth’s End will be released in January 2012 via Wicked East Press, and has one of my short stories in it.






















And there it is, folks! The wonderful Suzanne Robb! Hope you enjoyed it and again, go get her books! You won't be sorry!

Top 5 Horror Films of 2011

So here's the list. Take as you may, but there's not a bad movie here. Some will amuse you, others will disgust you. Let's get going:

5. Kidnapped and
Stake Land
Yes, I'm cheating. I don't care; it's my list, dammit! Anyway, Kidnapped is a grueling film about a home invasion made in Spain and it's as brutal as a movie can get. Terrifying drama and stunning suspense. But be warned, it will turn your stomach at the end, not only with a bit of the old red stuff, but mostly because you really feel for the characters. Stake Land, on the other hand, is more stuff of fantasy, about an apocalypse brought on by rabid vampires. Yes, these vampires don't sparkle in the sun. They kill. And feed. And mankind is on the ropes. Imaginative and full of some great action, this is a definite see if you like your horror more on the monster side.

4. Troll Hunter
Speaking of liking monsters, this one is for you! A Norwegian film about a group of documentary filmmakers stumbling on a man who actually, yes, hunts down and kills trolls. There is a lot to love about this movie, from it's humor to the suspense, but it's the main character of the troll hunter himself that wins the day. Excellent movie, and not as silly as you would think.

3. Human Centipede 2
And here we go. Lots of people hate this movie, lots say it's the worst film of last year. Screw them. This movie is disturbing and gross and everything the original wasn't. The first was a great satirical horror film that had some black humor that made you chuckle. This one is satirical as well, but it ain't very funny. In fact, this movie seems to be a response to the critics who lambasted the original. Anyhow, see it and decide for yourself.

2. Insidious
Yes, this is practically a remake of Poltergeist, but it's a much scarier movie. Yeah, you heard me right. This movie is scary. It has chills, it has jumps, and it has creeping dread. Oh, and some nice humor, too. The best way to see it is in a crowded theater, but since that probably can't happen now, put out the lights and enjoy!

1. Paranormal Activity 3
I'm a big fan of this series and by now, you know whether you love them or hate them. If you like them, this is the best one, in my opinion. They play with you just like in the other two, but this one takes it to a new level. Plus, I really liked the boyfriend/step-dad character. This is scary stuff, and coming from a guy who's as jaded as it gets, that's saying something. Again, best seen in a crowded theater.

Best (non-horror) Movies of 2011

Okay, I always want to do this, but get lazy and let it fall by the wayside. I am going to list my favorite movies of 2011 below. You can agree or disagree, but I don't think, if you watch these films, you'll be bored!

5. X-Men First Class
I know you think I've lost my mind, but this movie was a lot of fun. Was it historically accurate? Uh, no, but who cares? It had mutants fighting, a great script, some fantastic actors, and a really cool style. I think it's the best of the X-Men movies, easily.

4. Super 8
This maybe could have made my horror list of top fives, but I chose instead to put it here. So if you don't like that, you can stuff it, because this movie was all I love about films. It was warm, funny, quirky, scary, and mostly, fun. Great direction, great story, and the acting was terrific. Just a really, really good time.

3. 13 Assassins
Oh, hell yeah! This was something else. First hour, all plot and set-up, introducing the characters and their cause. The second hour, pure carnage. This was a classic Samurai film, if you like yours bloody. And I do. Just an excellent movie, all the way around, and could easily be my number one.

2. Drive
My, my, yes! Stylish, engaging, thrilling...man, I could go on and on. If you like noir, you'll love this. If you like crime movies, you'll love this. If you like movies, period, you'll love this. Like my top 3, depending on the day, this could be my favorite of the year.

1. Rise of the Planet of the Apes
A lot of folks have a problem with this film. Some say it shirks the human characters, making it unengaging. Some find fault with logic and plot points. Well, they just don't get it. This movie tickled the eight year old boy in me pink. The humans aren't the point, are they? They are used to bring us into the story, but once Caesar makes his first appearance, it's his movie. And the ape's. Lots of subtle setting up for the future, including the dribbles of info about the astronauts that go missing, make this a geeky delight, as well. If you didn't like it, give it another try, and if you did, well, you're alright in my book.

Lucky 13 Questions!

Welcome to a new feature here on my blog called Lucky 13 Questions, in which I interview a few very special folks that I admire! We kick this inaugural event off with one of my absolute favorite persons, the one and only, Rebecca Besser! Hope you enjoy...

13 LUCKY QUESTIONS
Starring: Rebecca Besser




1. If there was only one movie you could watch for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

That's a hard one... It would have to be something funny, scifi, or fantasy. I'm tempted to say LotR, but that's three movies. I'm gonna go with “Sex Drive” because I didn't stop laughing through that entire movie!


2. Who is your favorite literary character and why?


I don't know that I have one. I love characters who are strong and not whiners. Each story also demands a different character and personality. I enjoy when any author can bring their characters to life whether I love them or hate them.


3. Favorite book and author?

I LOVE the Earth's Children Series by Jean M. Auel and The Reluctant Demon Diaries by Linda Rios Brook.


4. What is the one implement you could not part with in the event of a zombie apocalypse?

Shotgun. I can either use it to shoot or as a club! So, it's two weapons in one. ;)


5. If you had to eat your big toe or your pinkie finger, which one would go? Take this seriously; your life depends on it.

My pinkie! They say it's hard to walk if you lose your big toe, and I think I could get over the pinkie easier.


6. Favorite album and artist?

Another hard question... I'm going to go with Live – Secret Samadhi.


7. Who could clip their toenails in your presence and you not be offended?

Anyone. That stuff doesn't bother me at all. LOL


8. Female fiction writers tend to have their work ghettoized as being for fellow females only while fiction written by men does not. This applies to other forms of entertainment as well. For instance, I went to see the movie Bridesmaids and was lambasted by male friends for it being a “Chick Flick.” And actually, it was universally damned funny. When they saw it, they ate their words. Why, besides sexism, do you think this happens?

I think a lot of female artists want to emphasize their female voice or femininity to prove something, which causes this stigma. Most also don't 'push it', specifically in the horror genre. They hold back and it shows. I don't think there's anything wrong with strong female characters and it's shown quite clearly in my Nurse Blood serial. I believe in pushing things though. I've had MANY men say they loved my work because I was able to 'go there', and a lot of writers, not just women, can't. They hold back with the gore, and don't show the darker side of life because they themselves either can't face it, or won't let themselves experience it through their characters because it makes them feel uncomfortable.

When I first started writing horror I was told I should use my initials and last name so people wouldn't know I was a female. I refused. I can be a woman and still write good horror. I've also heard other female writers who have complained of being rejected from anthologies just for being a woman. I've never had that issue to my knowledge.

I know that at times I've written some more female driven or angled stories (mostly because I have insight into how women think so I can make the characters stronger). But I don't do it very often and don't know that I've ever been rejected for it.

It all comes down to your ability to write and deliver what's expected. If you can't do that, then you need to reevaluate your style and see how you need to evolve. We all do as we grow as writers, so there's nothing wrong with it.

As far as chick flicks go, I'm not really big on them. I'll watch the ones that look really funny and if I think my hub will like them, I tell him and he watches too. But I only suggest the ones I know he'll enjoy. I think the directors are starting to realize that men are 'forced' to watch these particular movies with their wives and girlfriends and are starting to make them more 'guy' friendly, which is nice.


9. What is your favorite sport?

Um...it's not actually considered a sport. ;)

Okay, a real sport that I like: volley ball.


10. Is there a story of yours that has been published that you’ve looked back on and said, “Oh, God, I wish it wasn’t?”

Not so much that, but I have cringed at some of the editing. I wished a couple of time I would have taken a little more time before sending some stuff out. Overall though, I think we all look back on our early stuff and flinch because we see all the stupid mistakes we made because we've learned and now know better.


11. What story are you most proud of that you’ve written and why?

Oh, now that's an easy one! Hall of Twelve (both versions – I have a flash and short story version). I LOVE this story because it's out there and I got to make up my own monsters. I love all monster horror and tend to like the new, interesting, and extreme, and that's what Hall of Twelve is.

Hall of Twelve is a story of a man who comes home to find his daughter slaughtered and his wife missing. All hell breaks loose in the world around him and he's not even able to get a hold of emergency help. He ends up joining a group of people who stumble upon him as they flee the chaos of shattered civilization to hide where they think they'll be safe from the 'Beings'. But there's nowhere that's safe from the crazy creatures from an alternate dimension who have pets that love to feast on human flesh!

When the humans are captured, they're taken to the Hall of Twelve where the roll of the dice chooses their fate. Most will be fed to ravenous monsters hidden behind the doors with the number they've rolled...but a lucky few will roll the magic number and be set free to be hunted again and face their fate another day.

The short story version is published in Strange Tales of Horror from NorGus Press.


12. Eggs. Love them or hate them?

I don't think it's love or hate – I like them. Most of the time I like scrambled eggs, but once in awhile I like over easy ones. :) Deviled eggs are good too!


13. Promote the shit out of yourself. What do you have coming up and what have you finished?

First off you don't know anything about me and would like to know more, you can visit my website for a list of my publication credits and for links to books I have stories in.

My site: http://www.rebeccabesser.com

Also, you can visit my blog (which is mostly interviews of authors and presses, and sometimes contests): http://blog.rebeccabesser.com

You can find me on Facebook under: Rebecca Besser or Author/Editor Rebecca Besser

I'm also on Twitter under: @BeccaBesser


Earth's End edited by me, is being released by Wicked East Press in Jan 2012! The book contains an array of Scifi Apocalyptic fiction.



I have a story in the book called, “The Olden Gears,” and it's about cyborg elderly people who go crazy and attack humanity with bloody violence.

Here's an excerpt from my story:

"He drove faster, but everywhere he looked there was more destruction.
With numb fingers, he reached over and turned on the radio to see if there was any news about what was going on; it took him a couple of minutes before he could find a radio station that was still on the air.
“...Overnight the world has been bombarded with attacks by the elderly. On every continent, in almost every country, they’ve taken lives at will, showing no mercy...”
Looking out around him, he tried to decide how he was going to make it home. Almost every street was blocked off by accidents, and everywhere he looked, someone was being slaughtered; his attention focused back on the radio as they continued.
“...Medical experts are saying the cause of the outbreak and behavior in their elderly patients is linked to the chemical compound used in the ‘lubrication’ of the ReGen ‘parts’ surgically implanted; the chemical was supposed to act as synthetic blood. Once it leaks into the real blood system, it targets certain parts of the brain and triggers uncontrollable, aggressive behavior...”" ~ The Olden Gears by Rebecca Besser - Earth's End



I also have my Nurse Blood serial still going. You can read what's posted so far at: http://nurseblood.wordpress.com I post one chapter a week on Fri/Sat. Warning: The serial contains swearing, sexual content, and bloody violence.



Also, if you haven't yet, and would like to read it, my zombie novella, “Undead Drive-Thru,” is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. (There are 14 reviews on Amazon if you would like to get a feel for the book and see if it might be something you're interested in.)


Thanks so much for answering these and I hope they were a little bit of fun.

Thanks you VERY much for having me; it was a lot of fun! :)


And there it is! I want to personally say that Rebecca is a great author and if you haven't read any of her stuff, you're really missing out. Undead Drive-Thru is a terrific, fast read full of interesting characters and some nice action. If you like zombie stories, this one is for you.

Stay tuned for more Lucky 13 Question installments in the near future!

There Be Trolls!

It's been too long since I posted a blog, mostly because I've been busy writing other stuff and, in the down time, been too damned lazy. But every now and then I can rouse myself from the lethargy and get something done. Yes, I'm still very busy, working a full-time job, writing a novel, and also writing a novella, but sometimes, Goddammit,you have to take the time and watch some Troll violence!

TROLL HUNTER (2010)

Yes, it's silly, and yes, it's funny as hell in some parts, but it also delivers the goods.

A college documentary crew goes out into the wilds of the Norwegian forests to do a story on government-sanctioned bear hunters and stumbles upon a poacher who is going out and killing bears on his own. Following a lead, they track this man down and try to get an interview, are promptly rebuffed, and decide to follow him around, anyway. Late one night, deep in the mountains, they pursue him into the woods, only to become chased themselves by...yes, a troll. And not just a cuddly little creature who lives under a bridge, but a giant, three-headed monster intent on killing them.

What follows, in this found-footage style film is a series of interviews with the troll-hunter himself (brilliantly played by Otto Jespersen as a world-weary, tired of his job, blue-collar kind of guy who matter-of-factly goes about his business of hunting and killing trolls) and a few of the government employees behind his actions. It turns out, the Norwegian government is sponsoring these hunts and keeping them secret from the general public. Along the way, we learn the different kinds of trolls and the ways the Hunter employs to kill them. We are also treated to many funny and scary sequences, as this film simultaneously takes itself seriously and has fun with itself.

I cannot recommend this movie enough. It's fun, it's scary, and it's funny scary. It's available right now on Video On Demand and is supposed to get a limited theatrical run in June. It is subtitled, and it is filmed in shaky-cam, but don't let those things put you off.

Besides, don't you want to learn what a Jotnar is, and how to kill it?

Happy New Year!

A SERBIAN FILM

(2010)

This is without a doubt the most disturbing film I've ever seen. The movie has made its way through the festival circuits and stirred-up outrage and debate wherever the film has been shown, and for good reason. This is combative cinema.

Milos, a retired porn star in Serbia, is lured into one last job. The money he saved is running out just when he needs it to help support schooling for his young son and the daily costs of living with his wife. The job offer comes from a former associate of his who has gone on to star in animal porn and if this isn't a tip-off that things are going to get strange, then I guess nothing else could be. The man Milos goes to work for has an idea of mixing art with porn but he wants to keep his star in the dark as to the plot. Milos gets offered a bundle of money, too much to turn down despite his misgivings, and finds himself drawn into an increasingly tightening circle of hell itself. After some uncomfortable encounters that flirt with child porn and indulges in masochism, Milos decides to back out. But it's too late now as things rapidly fly out of control.

And then there's the "Newborn Porn" scene, and you're either vomiting or running for the exit.

From there, its a descent into madness and depravity and the movie becomes an endurance test. Can you make it through to the end, to discover, along with Milos, just what evil he's participated in? You see, Milos gets dosed continuously with a mixture of animal "Viagra" and speed, so he's out of his mind with lust and violence. It's a white-knuckle ride to the end and after it's over, Milos and his family will never be the same.

Neither will you.

I know it really disturbed me, and I think I got the point. Here's this country, scarred by war and ethnic cleansing, where life has been reduced to the ridiculous. Normal people, working class folks like Milos (even though he works with his dick, he's an artist, no more different than a master electrician or a plumber) have their lives ripped from them and forced to participate in things so terrible there is no coming back from them. No, there is no war mentioned in the film and it doesn't involve any soldiers. Instead, I believe, this film shows the effects of dehumanizing war and what it does to the common people. They, like Milos, get dragged into involvement with things they'd never conceive as possible and when they find out what they've done, they have to deal with the consequences.

Watch this only if you have a strong stomach and can put your moral objections aside. Whether you do or don't, you will still be left sick, dizzy, and furious. This film is no joke; it's the real deal. It forces each viewer to confront things they most probably never wished to deal with.

You've been warned.