Final Caller is Written and directed by
Todd Sheets. Todd is an iconic filmmaker who has inspired me for years . He does things his way and really is loved by the fans of this genre. Now Todd returns with a cool
Little slasher flick, just in time for the summer.
Final Caller is about a radio talk show host Roland Bennett (Douglas Epps). Douglas Epps is over the top and kills it in this movie. This is a major reason to see this movie for his performance. Yeah he is obnoxious and you want to kill him yourself, but that's the role he is playing. It's so fun to watch and he nails it perfectly.
He is called upon to solve a murder mystery as on air calls reveal the murders unfolding on his overnight show called "On through the Night". The serial killer The Outsider (Jack McCord) is slicing and dicing his way through his victims. He is calling in his killings and wants to make an appearance. Also in for the mix is Rolands ex wife serving divorce papers. Just adds to the chaos.
So when The Outsider makes his appearance the host and his crew is in for a night of bloody mayhem. This movie doesn't disappoint of what us fans expect. There is the usual closeups of blood, intestines and tons of squirting blood. Gallons and gallons.
Todd once again wears all the hats and after over 30+ years of doing this he hits his mark and then some. So no worries fans. The blood is poured on thick and the slasher gore is old school fun that we have come to cherish. This has been reported to be one of his lowest budgeted movies but the quality is beautiful. Rich sound and colors make this feel like a movie Way above it's budget and a pleasure to watch.
The pairing up of Douglas Epps and Jack McCord was genius. They feed off each other and deliver a beautiful performance that deserves a revisit in either a sequel or a new project. These guys are great together. Along with Todd Sheets direction these guys can become a new horror duo that will be eagerly watched with every movie.
