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Adam (Eric Jungmann), an anal retentive virgin, is taking a road trip in order to attend and hopefully stop the impending wedding of his college sweetheart Betty Ann. Adam has no idea that somebody has stowed away in his backseat…somebody with a mask…somebody wielding a box cutter…somebody with a foul mouth and loose morals…Harley (Justin Ulrich). Seems Harley is Adam’s EX-best friend after a falling out they had over Betty Ann which lead to Adam getting punched in the nose. Of course, Harley isn’t out for blood, just a couple good laughs and a free ride to the wedding. Begrudgingly, Adam allows Harley to ride along and we’re soon treated to some hilarious (and accurate) dialogue back and forth as Adam and Harley bicker about everything from an overly sharpened pencil to how much of a wussy Adam is.
During a quick stop off in a backwoods bar populated by dozens of mean looking amputees (stumpy bastards!), Harley begins to mouth off something nasty about the patrons and their choice of television viewing (a monster truck rally).
Awhile after leaving, and back on the road, Adam and Harley are confronted by a pissed off monster truck driving psycho who rams them a couple good times and runs them off the road. Figuring it’s just a disgruntled yokel they decide to seek out some gas for their vehicle.
This is around the time the film starts to take an upswing. Not only do we get Harley swilling mobile home sewage but the guys come across a drop dead gorgeous hitchhiker by the name of Sarah, played by the breathtaking Aimee Brooks. Most might recognize Aimee from The Hillside Strangler, Critters 3 and Sorority House Massacre. She’s absolutely smoking in this film. Everything from her knee-high boots to her mini-skirt screams “BANG ME YOU HOSER!”
Monster Man delivers up some seriously tense and creepy moments while suffering from sluggishness in other areas. At times it feels like it gets lost in it’s own “buddy flick / road trip” concept. The movie definitely takes its time getting going but the end pays off in big ways. The Monster Man / Brother Bob (Michael Bailey Smith) is chilling. His voice and mannerisms were downright franchise worthy.
Tons of gore, road kill sex (one of the sickest scenes in years), amputations, Satanism, betrayal, resurrected bodies and Adam’s Velcro obsession all lead to a truly enjoyable film for those of you still yearning for the horror of the 80’s. Don’t pass up on Monster Man!
