UnowPriceless hyped garbage

ShangLuda Admirable film.

Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

merklekranz This poor excuse for a "black comedy" is virtually unwatchable for several reasons. First, the supposed dark humor is extremely weak and redundant. Second, the acting is mundane at best. Third, the story of bickering serial killer spouses is like watching an endless family argument. If your idea of entertainment is small talk at the dinner table, then "Suburban Nightmare" is your movie, otherwise steer clear of this shot on video clunker. Speaking of video, technically everything is so dark that there is nothing visual of interest, which only emphasizes the boredom generated by a totally unacceptable screenplay. Not recommended for obvious reasons. - MERK

Woodyanders Outwardly stable Charles (an excellent performance by Trent Haaga) and his short-tempered wife Deborah (a fine and fierce portrayal by the fetching Brandy Little) seem like an average married suburban couple. However, they are both actually lethal and insane serial killers with serious marital problems. Everything comes to a head one fateful night in which the pair realize the love has run out of their relationship and they subsequently turn on each other. Writer/director Jon Keeyes concocts a deliciously dark, complex, and twisted blend of queasy horror, poignant domestic drama, and hilariously sick and depraved pitch-black comedy that manages to poke savagely satirical fun on the concept of domestic bliss while still delivering startling outbursts of sudden bloody violence and moving moments of genuine pathos throughout. The ace acting from Haaga and Little as a severely dysfunctional couple from hell really keeps the picture humming; the scenes with these two verbally ripping each other to shreds are uproariously brutal and caustic. Hayden Tweedie contributes a strong and appealing performance as our nutty twosome's sweet daughter Becky -- the scenes between Becky and Deborah are surprisingly tender and touching -- and Kimberly Grant is convincing as terrified family "pet" Kris (Deborah keeps the poor lass locked up in a torture room in the basement). Brad Walker's sharp cinematography gives the movie an impressively stylish look, with especially neat use of split diopter shots. The top-rate soundtrack of appropriate indie rock songs likewise hits the spot. The uncompromisingly downbeat ending is simply devastating. Good edgy stuff.

danthewrestlingmanorigin Trent Haaga and Brandy Little, who are regulars of Troma style b movie horror, prove here that they can handle a serious genre film. The script is top notch, with a lot of dark humor, and subtle commentary on relationships. They act just like any normal suburban couple would, they have a daughter who they love dearly, they fight over everything, but they also generally love each other. The only difference is they kill, maim, and torture people. Bloodletting was a similar film you'd enjoy if you liked this, but I think Suburban Nightmare is the superior film, with the best actors, and social commentary. I actually liked Trent and Brandy's characters' and found myself rooting for them to work things out, I know thats sick, but thats just a testament to there performances. The film has some interesting twists, that I won't spoil, just see this beautiful, blood splattered love story right away. The ending brought a tear to my eye.

woods_k What a twisted little flick! Suburban Nightmare tells the story of The Rosenblad's, a husband/wife serial killer team who have a marital spat after one kills some dinner guests out of turn. Call it The War of The Rosenblads. Trent Haaga gives his best performance to date as Charles, patriarch of the family. His demented turn delivers the movies best scenes, and further cements his place as indie film's go to guy for scene stealing prowess.Brandy Little really shows her chops as Deborah, the insanely overzealous, blood lusting "better half" of the relationship. She really struts her stuff near the climax of the flick, keeping toe to toe with Haaga's performance, thus delivering the best on screen psychopathic duo since Natural Born Killers.Jon Keeyes has really delivered with Suburban Nightmare. I look forward to seeing what all involved with this gem has in store next.