Brimstone Incorporated
Brimstone Incorporated is a 2021 horror anthology film directed by James L. Edwards and Brad Twigg.[1] The film's cast includes Sasha Graham, Kaylee Williams, Drew Fortier, and James L. Edwards.[2]
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Brimstone Incorporated consists of three short stories: "First Date", "Mama's Boy", and "Skunk Weed" with the film bookended by a wraparound titled "Tempter and Associates" featuring the character Gregory Asmodeus (Drew Fortier), an employee of Damien Tempter who interviews characters from each segment allowing them to plead their case in regards to their placement in Hell.[3]
Plot
The film is presented as an anthology of short horror films told via a frame narrative which links each story together.
"Tempter and Associates" (Wraparound)
- Written and directed by James L. Edwards
The wraparound focuses on Gregory Asmodeus (Drew Fortier) who is tasked with interviewing the newly deceased in Hell; allowing them to explain their side of their story in an effort to try to prove that they do not belong in Hell.
"First Date"
- Written and directed by James L. Edwards
At a quiet diner, Richard (James L. Edwards) is on an awkward blind date with Renee (Shianne Daye) whose off-putting overbearing nature toward Richard escalates into her taking the whole diner hostage when she finds out her date does not feel the same way she does.
"Mama's Boy"
- Directed by James L. Edwards
- Written by James L. Edwards and Jonathan Moody
Priscilla Parker (Sasha Graham) is an overprotective mother whose son, Justin (Tim Hale), blames her for not being able to keep a girlfriend because of how off-putting she is. It is revealed that she has been protecting her son from a demon who has a vendetta against her and has been tormenting her by possessing all of her son's dates for whom she must murder to keep him safe.
"Skunk Weed"
- Directed by Brad Twigg
- Written by James L. Edwards
Bennie Simmons, an agoraphobic who writes jingles for a living, receives a care package from his brother that includes a new strain of marijuana. After smoking it, Bennie begins seeing creatures and morbid hallucinations that lead him to self destruct. We find out that Bennie's misfortunes are due to him not receiving a notice to vacate his apartment for fumigation.
Cast
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Tempter and Associates (Wraparound Story)
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First Date
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Mama's Boy
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Skunk Weed
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Release
Brimstone Incorporated was released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 13, 2021.
Reception
In a review for Horror News, Todd Martin wrote, "Each segment is great in its own unique way and you can tell that everyone involved with this film put their hearts and souls into it, and it really shows. I honestly can’t say anything bad about this film and hope it gets the love and respect that it deserves as it truly is an awesome movie."[3]
Horror Society's Blacktooth reviewed the film concluding that, "The film isn’t that gory but if you are look for some fun kills and decent make-up effects then I highly suggest giving this one a spin. Overall, Brimstone Incorporated is a fantastic horror anthology that is a lot of fun. I highly recommend checking this one out. You will not be disappointed."[4]
External links
References
- Hamman, Cody (2021-04-13). "Brimstone Incorporated: horror anthology now on Blu-ray and DVD". JoBlo. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- Adkins, Jeremy (2021-04-11). "Movie Review: 'Brimstone Incorporated' (2021): Sinful Fun From Start To Finish". PopHorror. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- "Film Review: Brimstone Incorporated (2021)". Horror News | HNN. 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- "Brimstone Incorporated (Review)". Horror Society. 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2023-03-28.