I was lucky enough to preview this gem at the 2006 FANTASTICFEST where the Hive's first effort, THE LISTENING DEAD, cruised to a BEST SHORT FILM award and I can assure you FAR OUT is a top contender for the 2007 award as well. Phil Mucci, Sean Joyner et al blaze a new path with a 5 minute talkie that evokes a 70s-VALLEY OF THE DOLLS-type feeling but with a modern sensibility and style all it's own. Mucci's influences (Bava, Franco, Argento, Fulci, etc) are represented but rather than ape their styles the Hive crafted a cinematically gorgeous, incredibly detailed horror-comedy that is at once an homage as well as a throwback that would have felt right at home in the era...and it's only 5 minutes long! What these guys would do with a feature! I urge you to take a look at this wonderfully crafted, funny-as-hell,watch it ten times and still see something new modern classic. Kudos to Phill Mucci and the Hive!
Review of Far Out
