Red State
Red State begins by following three horny high-school boys who come across an online ad from an older woman looking for a gang bang.
Boys being boys, they hit the road to satisfy their libidinal urges. But what begins as a fantasy takes a dark turn as they come face-to-face with a terrifying “holy” force with a fatal agenda.
Instead of relying on archetypes and predictable formulas, Smith meticulously fashions all-too-real characters, utilizing exceptional performances (notably by Michael Parks) and an intelligent script.
His realistic style gives the film an intimate feeling, heightening the terror to biblical proportions.
Red State is a shocking new kind of horror film that aggressively confronts higher powers and extreme doctrines with a vengeance.
Starring: Melissa Leo, John Goodman, Michael Angarano.