Two sisters are raised in isolation by their monstrous abusive father Oscar Crocker (well played to the deliciously despicable hilt by Michael Biehn). Oscar gets put in jail for killing two cops. However, now the two sisters have to deal with ruthless local drug kingpin Uncle Costello (William Forsythe in top slimy form), who's looking for missing merch that Oscar stashed in the woods.
Director Patricio Valladares relates the grim and unpleasant, yet still gripping story at a constant pace, maintains a tough gritty tone throughout, offers a flavorsome evocation of the downhome country setting, presents a colorful array of skeevy low-life characters, and tops everything off with a wickedly amusing sense of pitch-black humor. Moreover, the moments of brutal'n'bloody violence pack a ferocious punch. Jeannie Kaspar and Electra Avellan are both excellent and heartbreaking as the battered, yet resilient and resourceful sisters. Mark Burnham likewise impresses as the vicious Bull Dog. A rough'n'tumble little winner.
Director Patricio Valladares relates the grim and unpleasant, yet still gripping story at a constant pace, maintains a tough gritty tone throughout, offers a flavorsome evocation of the downhome country setting, presents a colorful array of skeevy low-life characters, and tops everything off with a wickedly amusing sense of pitch-black humor. Moreover, the moments of brutal'n'bloody violence pack a ferocious punch. Jeannie Kaspar and Electra Avellan are both excellent and heartbreaking as the battered, yet resilient and resourceful sisters. Mark Burnham likewise impresses as the vicious Bull Dog. A rough'n'tumble little winner.