Michael Ledo The film opens with the title, "The Texas Roadside Massacre." Five young adults travel to find April (Nicole Margulis) the missing sister of Karen (Marina Resa). They stop in the town of Blueridge, Texas where the ribs taste different and the waitress looks her lobotomized sister. When their vehicle becomes disabled, the group of five are forced to stay in town.There is no guesswork involved that these folks are cannibals with a Toj Johnson looking cook (Jason James). The chase scenes were poorly done with people appearing at random when they were clearly left behind and in another case where the girl gets away after stumbling and falling going out the door. The way Karen holds and swings an ax she would more likely hurt herself before anyone else. Poorly directed film. Characters were shallow.Parental Guide: F-bombs, sex. No nudity. Not as good as any in the "Wrong Turn" series.

Andrew Webber I think there is a liar in the house, no way this movie cost $325,000. Maybe $25,000 tops. Here's my $.2, why do indie filmmakers have to lie about their budgets? This movie is a great example. If it seriously cost $325k, then this flick is terrible. If it cost much less (i.e. $15k to $30k) then "ROadside Massacre" is a pretty solid little movie.In Detroit, we had a short-lived film/TV boom. I've seen how hard it is to put together a movie with no money. I've worked deferred on so many projects that never got done. "Roadside Massacre" is clearly a well constructed movie with a very good team behind it. It's very light on horror, focusing more on style and mood, and a bit slow at times (worst criticisms, FYI), but that's pretty typical of these movies. I've seen so many failed attempts at such movies, I now feel obligated to give a shout-out to ones that are well above average.The movie is smart and is well acted (mostly). These are all non-actors, except for maybe the lead, she had some "training". The lighting and imagery are killer. The mood, tone, atmosphere are really sharp. It's well directed and choreographed. The camera work is solid. The music nails it. I really liked it. It really freaked me out a few times.I just watched Vacancy II last night. Roadside Massacre has virtually some of the same scenes in it (with very similar dialogue). Only it's obvius it's not a rip-off, it's trying to be itself in the genre. It's trying to function. Sad thing is that Vacancy II had a 7-figure budget. Roadside Massacre had what I assume to be a low 5-figure budget. This is a well made low budget horror movie wiht a smart crew and a talented cast. I wish it well and it definitely re-sparked the hope of getting my own project(s) off the ground.

undergroundcinema85 In an era when every wannabe filmmakers has zero excuses as to not being able to make a film, an increasing number of horrendous attempts and disastrous failures have flooded the independent marketplace. Despite an evergrowing number of terrible films, occasionally quality titles arrive at the surface. "Roadside Massacre" was one of those occasionally digestible pictures.The title, the poster and the storyline really had this viewer prepared for the worst. Yet the film was actually quite enjoyable. Actress Marina Resa (who has a great deal of experience in awful films, considering her leading role in the offensive "Ghost Month") shows her real strength in "RM". She is strong, subtle and poised. She gives blood curddling screams and an ongoing anxiety to her character.The leading evil-doer in this picture, "Jimmy" (portrayed by a man actually named Master Dave), gives a glorious speech about his right to murder (and eat people) due to the tax code of the United States. Another on the bad-guy team is a seemingly simple "Gus" (played by a real-life cowboy, Dusty Probert), he gives a startling performance while drilling into people's skulls and tinkering with their brains.The Writer/Director of this film is first-time feature filmmaker Scott Kirkpatrick. His style is very approachable and lends itself to a very fluid sense of storytelling. Environments play as much of a role as the characters do. His placement of camera and shot structures on one hand are very limited by an obvious lack of funding. On the other end, the images we witness are those of the characters themselves (in other words, unlike most first-time directors ready to show off their skills, Kirkpatrick holds back and stays in check with the storyline and the characters needs). Performances tend to be a bit out of sync. Many characters are very loud and boastful while others are soft. Kirkpatrick balanced the essence of the movie and did not seem to have time for small details.There is very little blood in this film. The make-up is very limiting. The lighting and atmosphere are very alive and creative. The music is eerie and really capitalizes on the bizarre nature of the storyline."Roadside Massacre" is a very average film. In context to all other low-budget horror films by first time filmmakers on extremely limited budgets, it's downright exceptional. I would never bother to write so much on a little indie movie, however, when a talented team is first starting out (in a genre that is often times over looked) they need as much positive support that they deserive. You have all earned my respect and I look forward to your future works.

poopmonster98765 this movie was a lot of fun. it really feels like a legit throw-back to the late 70s early 80s slasher movies just like all the ones i grew up watching. its campy, its full of all the clichés that are fun, and just when you think its goig to be predictalbe, it throws a curve ball. its also cool because it lives in its own little world. i wish i knew where they filmed it because its like an extreme ideal for a horror movie. there were some problems, there wasn't much blood and some of the death scenes could have definitely been more drawn out. but it's pretty quick, gets you involved early, and keeps it going. just like the classic original TCM (chainsaw massacre to you non-horror buffs), you keep wanting this lead girl to die just so she doesn't have to keep on suffering. but you keep watching, cause you just have to know if she makes it or not (and if she doesn't make it, what they'll do to her remains). low-budget classic campy fun that doesn't take itself too seriously and is far and above better than the wide array of horror flicks on the market. 8 out of 10.