Plot: What’s it about?
In a small “Wild West” tourist town, a black man seeks some property, but old racist Mayor Charles Silverdale (Stuart Lancaster) has no intentions of letting that happen. He plans to round up his buddies for a good old fashioned lynch mob, but little does he know what horror lurks just a short ways from his town. After some vapors poured out of an ancient mine, a very unusual chain of events kicked into motion. As the vapors penetrated all the space they could, a massive embryo was somehow born and discovered. Of course, it is rushed to the laboratory of the local mad doctor and while there, it turns into an eight foot mutant sheep. This sheep isn’t just big either, as it wants blood and destruction, without a doubt. Soon enough, the creature escapes from the doctor’s clutches and begins a reign of terror like no other. This behemoth attacks innocent teens, gets freaky with a hippie babe, and even demolishes personal property in the process. Can this beast be stopped, explained, or even somewhat understood by the anyone or anything? And perhaps more importantly, can it look much more cheaply made than it is?
If you’re like me and you’ve been waiting for a mutant sheep movie to hit DVD, then prepare to be thrilled, as Godmonster of Indian Flats has arrived. Thanks to the folks at Something Weird Video (who else??), this obscure little piece of cinema can now be accessed by the masses, though I suspect that won’t happen. A no budget blend of westerns & monster movies, Godmonster of Indian Flats is one offbeat ride and in the end, it was more than worthwhile. But then again, I like low rent (read: bad) movies and my opinion might be biased, but chances are if you opened this review, you like bad B flicks too. The writing is so poor you can’t help but giggle, while the wild title creature is atrocious and certain to make you bust up at least a few times. I do like some of the photography though and while the acting is bad, the characters are so insane at times, they actually start to become interesting, believe it or not. The end is also better than I expected, very cool and memorable, in a strange, unexplainable sense. If you’re a fan of schlock and want to make sure you’ve seen them all, then Godmonster of Indian Flats is more than recommended.
Video: How does it look?
Godmonster of Indian Flats is presented in a full frame transfer. Some scenes look they could be open matte, but others look well framed in 1.33:1, so I am unsure of what the original or intended visual scope is with this one. I had very, very low hopes for this movie’s transfer, but the end result isn’t too bad. The image looks dated and shows some wear, but looks better than I ever expected it to be. The print has grain and frequent flecks, but not much in terms of serious flaws, although the image does sometimes have a “video” look to it, so to speak. The colors and contrast are more than solid, all things considered, but don’t expect too much refinement out this transfer. On the whole, this is a more than adequate treatment, given the film’s age, budget, and very low profile.
Audio: How does it sound?
I don’t think a lot of discussion is needed here, as the mono option is cleaner than expected, but still a mono track. I was a little surprised that minimal wear was evident on the materials, but it’s terrific news, without a doubt. The music is a little weird at times, but I’m not sure if that is due to the materials, or the intended musical scheme. The sound effects are weak, but that’s to be expected, since you can tell little cash was pushed into the audio department, given the low rent nature of the production. No dialogue troubles arise either and in the end, this is a stable, better than expected audio presentation.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc has no extras specific to the main feature, but some cool stuff has still been included, so no worries. You’ll find two “nasty nature” bonus short films (Rural Rat Control & Community Fly Control Operations), two “oddball” short subjects (You Cannot Fart Around With Love & The Geek), and of course, a selection of exploitation radio spots & artwork. The main bonus here is a complete feature film, titled The Girl and the Geek. This movie is humorous and worth a look, especially when considered a supplemental feature. I do wish Something Weird wouldn’t burn in their logo on these bonus movies, however.
