There are some movies made to present something new,
something wonderful and enchanting when it comes to the world of horror. And
then there are those that present something different and yet not so enticing
as to make you want to watch them over and over again or to recommend them to
others. LITTLE DEAD RIDING HOOD falls into that last category, perhaps not
quite bad enough to be called terrible but nothing exceptional either.
The story revolves around a small town with a huge forest
nearby that is protected by the Old Wolf Lady. Knowing her time is nearing an
end she takes her granddaughter to the woods, kills and buries her and stakes
her magical sword into the ground at her grave after which she dies. But the
sword brings her granddaughter back to life in the form of a snarling, fang
filled protector like herself, digging her way from her grave with no clue what
happened.
Cut to the town sheriff (Eric Balfour) who is investigating
the death of grandma. While doing so several incidents happen in town involving
wolves that are attacking and killing people. With no clue what is going on he
holds the State Police at bay while continuing his investigation into what is
happening. He’s also dealing with the disappearance of the granddaughter with
her boyfriend constantly asking what is going on.
Eventually we learn that a new leader for the wolves,
perhaps a werewolf herself (?), is out there about to wreak havoc. Only the new
Wolf Lady can take them on, looking more like a werewolf than her opponents.
But is she up to the challenge?
I’ve thought Eric Balfour was a better actor than most have
given him credit for. The fact is he even makes his character here the best
thing about this movie. And while it’s not a total piece of garbage it isn’t
quite Shakespeare either. It has its moments but feels too spread out and thin
even at only 86 minutes long.
This low budget horror film may not have the charm that many
so-bad-its-good films of the genre offer but it isn’t quite the worst movie
ever made. Unfortunately it comes out around the same time as HOWL, a much
better low budget werewolf flick that is a must see. This one might make a good
double feature with that setting up the better movie, but other than that it
becomes a film to pass by or perhaps to watch if it pops up on late night or
when the shelves are bare.
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