The Jester

"The Jester" is an absolute travesty. The plot made no sense, and I'm adamant about wanting my money back. The acting was beyond terrible, and the entire film looked painfully cheap - a bootleg version of "Terrifier." The makeup was horrendous, and the story was an incomprehensible mess. I'd never subject myself to such a colossal waste of money again. Trying to decipher the plot felt like a mind-numbing exercise; I genuinely lost brain cells, and it's still a mystery and I'm left wondering how on earth it made it to the cinema. To add insult to injury, my boyfriend and I were the sole occupants of the cinema, a telling sign we foolishly overlooked. I regret not checking reviews sooner; it might have spared us from this cinematic nightmare. Discovering that the positive reviews are likely crafted by the actors themselves is disheartening and sad. It spreads misinformation about a movie that is undeniably awful, and I wish potential viewers were spared from falling into the same trap.

If you're looking for a well written, and directed movie, this ain't it! Could easily contain some of the worst writing and direction ever. You've got girls, boys, and men crying minus a single tear...what!? It's called an eye dropper and water guys, it's practically FREE!! The Jester himself admittedly puts on a talented performance, and you can tell it's ALL down to the actor themself. My guess is that this person is a preforming mime magician, and if they're not, they'd make a very good one. There is simply not a single shred of support from the writer and director to found in the entirety of this movie. Because of this fact it seems like the movie will NEVER end, and believe me when I tell you, that IS the scariest thing about this movie. The story line is a rambling, confused, and an ill contrived mess. I dunno, maybe this is why the Jester is POed, cause goodness knows that there is no other motive or justification made clear. For those critics (the movie's crew without a doubt) crying about how because this film wasn't a high budget project no one should be complaining, but rather should be drinking beer and eating popcorn...What!? Really? I got news for you thick-skull and inebriated, movies, despite their budget, are either a) Good, or b) Bad. This movie takes option b) to a whole new and unquestionably TRAGIC level. Writing, 1 star Directing 1 star (and I'm being generous!) Acting .5 star Originality 0 star Fright 0 star Total, an exceptionally generous 2.5 stars.

It's not lost on anybody that the jester character here is quite reminiscent of the clown from the Terrifier films. So it's hard not compare the films. On the one hand...the story here is world's better than Terrifier. With the gore having been subbed out for a more comedic, supernaturally based terror. Which makes the whole thing more like a toned down version of Terrifier, for adolescents. It's much more similar to the British cult horror-comedy Funnyman from the 90s, though. So you could argue that it's a bit of a pastiche of the two. If you look at this as a horror film made for kids...it's actually quite creepy. And still plays that way for adults. Especially those who felt unloved growing up. If you are looking at this as a ripoff of Terrifier...you're probably going to be disappointed by it. But, in my opinion, that's not what this is. And it is rather entertaining. But it does have a bit of a regurgitated feel to it. If only because it has been released so close to the Terrifier films...while it's thematically similar to Funnyman. Dubious originality aside...it's not a bad little film. And, as far as adolescents are concerned, it's really quite effective on the horror front. So give it a watch, and see what you think for yourself. Or, better yet...use it to traumatize your kids! 5 out of 10.