A vast majority of Smith's following agreed that the film should be made. But as it is, "Tusk"'s sophomoric gag is rarely as funny or creepy as it could have been.

Unfortunately for Wallace, a selfish schlub who somehow becomes more annoying every time he talks, Howe's not as helpless as he seems. But somehow, watching him fail to make something interesting of "Tusk" is more disappointing than any of his other post-"Chasing Amy" misfires. Of course, we're referring to horror movies and here you can explore our research behind the ones that are based on true stories.

He is a serial killer and a former sailor who has a disturbing fascination with walruses. Which is a problem since "Tusk" works better as a horror movie than a comedy. Tears run down Wallace's face as he bellows, implying that the human part of Wallace may not be completely gone. [8], Smith was excited about making Tusk, saying "I wanted to right what I felt was the only wrong of Red State by scripting something with no religious or sexual politics that could grow up to be a weird little movie and not an indie film call-to-arms or a frustrated self-distribution manifesto. Ally and Teddy visit him and feed him a mackerel. Emphasis on pointless. [10] Smith had planned on premiering the film at Sundance 2014, but this was later changed to allow more time for the score to be completed.

The site's summary reads, "Tusk is pleasantly ridiculous and charmingly self-deprecating, but that isn't enough to compensate for its thin, overstretched story. The comic "Bluntman and Chronic" is based on real-life stoners Jay and Silent Bob, so when they get no profit from a big-screen adaptation, they set out to wreck the movie. [3] Tony Hale, Natasha Lyonne, Austin Butler, Adam Brody, Tyler Posey, and Jason Mewes have also been cast. A younger Smith might have sympathized with Wallace, but the current Smith really goes after him for being as hatefully jaded as, uh, himself (Wallace is clearly a stand-in for Smith as "Tusk" originated from Smith's Smodcast podcast). [13] Principal photography began on November 4, 2013,[5] and wrapped on November 22, 2013. A day in the lives of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof. Smith revealed before the release of Tusk that he had written a spin-off film called Yoga Hosers, which would feature the cast from Tusk. But fate intervenes, and Wallace pursues another seemingly easy target: Howard Howe (Michael Parks), a paralyzed adventurer with a yen for flippered marine mammals. cheesy. Tusk A brash and arrogant podcaster gets more than he bargained for when he travels to Canada to interview a mysterious recluse... who has a rather disturbing fondness for walruses. The film stars Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment, and Genesis Rodriguez. I spent half the movie sick to my stomach. The film stars Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment, and Genesis Rodriguez.The film is the first in Smith's planned True North trilogy, followed by Yoga Hosers (2016). It leads him to a reclusive hermit, played brilliantly by Michael Parks, who offers to tell him his life's story.This is the fun part.

[9] Tusk was eventually financed by Demarest Films. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. After Wallace sends a voicemail to his girlfriend Ally and Teddy, Howard knocks him unconscious. The two exchange tales and taken on life in the setting of Park's Gothic mansion. Thankfully, Wallace isn't Smith's main target. Everything is going great until......the film just kind of switches atmosphere and great dialogue for cheap shocks. romance, science-fiction fantasy or horror. – Movie News", "Tusk review – I am he as you are he as you are me", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tusk_(2014_film)&oldid=976340552, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Ashley Greene as Convenience Store Customer, This page was last edited on 2 September 2020, at 12:25. Rated R Use the HTML below. View production, box office, & company info, Rated R for some disturbing violence/gore, language and sexual content, A24 Horror Movies Ranked From Worst to Best, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Will Reveal Number One’s Mind-Blowing Backstory, “Ravage” Is An Unwaveringly Brutal Tale Of Survival (With A Bruce Dern Bonus), Most Anticipated Film: Spring 2015 Edition. Does he get turned into a walrus in the end. [17] It was named the first runner-up to the Midnight Madness People's Choice Award. "[32] Roth Cornet from IGN gave the film eight out of ten and stated "Funny, strange, disquieting, and occasionally gory, Tusk is Kevin Smith at his best. But that's besides the point. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out she's a lesbian. for some disturbing violence/gore, language and sexual content, A Preview of the 56th Chicago International Film Festival, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Offers Hours of Deadly Fun, NYFF 2020: The Human Voice, The Woman Who Ran, French Exit, NYFF 2020: City Hall, Swimming Out till the Sea Turns Blue, Hopper/Welles. Through a series of flashbacks, Smith makes Wallace cartoonishly obnoxious, especially when Ally whines to Wallace about how much he's changed, and that she "[misses] the old Wallace."

Yoga Hosers will be an action-adventure film and the second in the True North trilogy. A rock journalist is assigned to track down her ex-boyfriend. [5] The post on Gumtree was in fact a prank post by noted Brighton poet and prankster Chris Parkinson, who upon hearing of the planned film said he was a big fan of Smith and that he would love to be involved.

"Tusk" is bearable thanks in no small part to its game cast, particularly character actor Michael Parks's Vincent Price-esque baddy. Howard conditions Wallace to think and act as a walrus. "[11] Unlike Smith's previous film Red State, Tusk had a conventional theater release, with distribution handled by A24. Was this review helpful to you? [4] In the episode, Smith with his longtime friend and producer Scott Mosier discussed an article featuring a Gumtree ad where a homeowner was offering a living situation free of charge, if the lodger agrees to dress as a walrus. Howard Howe is the main antagonist of the 2014 horror/comedy film Tusk by Kevin Smith. This documentary is on the making of Tusk. [36] Special features on both formats include an audio commentary by Smith, deleted scenes, the original podcast, and two featurettes. [15] An additional two days of filming occurred in Los Angeles for scenes involving Depp's character Guy LaPointe. Smith then told his Twitter followers to tweet "#WalrusYes" if they wanted to see their hypothetical turned into a film, or "#WalrusNo" if they did not. In a local burger joint, LaPointe reveals that Howard, nicknamed "The First Wife", has been kidnapping and murdering people for years; he believes Wallace may still be alive, but not as they remember him. In a brief post credits scene, LaPointe is seen clutching his stomach in gastrointestinal distress, berating himself for having eaten a second burger earlier. Over the last 15 years I've seen thousands of movies, and I can count on one hand the number of times I've actually closed my eyes during a screening because I needed a quick three-second break.". According to O'Connor, the character of Guy Lapointe was named after the famous hockey player.[35]. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The third installment of Smith's True North trilogy is to be titled Moose Jaws, which Smith says is basically "Jaws with a moose". 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The film was Smith's first major wide release since Cop Out (2010). But as it is, "Tusk"'s sophomoric gag is rarely as funny or creepy as it could have been. Shock jock podcaster Wallace Bryton (Justin Long) visits Manitoba to interview "The Kill Bill Kid," a YouTube star that gets famous after a video of him cutting his own leg off goes viral. Ally tells Wallace she still loves him before walking off, crying. Overcome with guilt, he has spent the last 15 years turning his victims into his beloved savior in an attempt to relive their last day and give Mr. Tusk another chance at survival. Two teenage yoga enthusiasts must do battle with an evil presence that is threatening to rise from its underground lair and endanger their major party plans. Yes, he's a little bit famous, but it appears that a little bit of fame corrupts almost as much as absolute power. It feels like someone has tacked a second (lesser) film onto a good one. It is a Hollywood horror movie based on a true story. If I was rating the second half I'd say don't bother. Some years ago Kevin Smith tried to end his career with the movie Tusk. Upon arriving in Manitoba, he is surprised to learn that the Kill Bill Kid committed suicide. Most of the scenes in which Wallace realizes how helpless he is are effectively creepy, particularly ones where Howe mocks Wallace by wailing, moaning and snarling at him. [8] Smith originally considered Quentin Tarantino to play LaPointe after seeing his appearance in Django Unchained but Tarantino said he had no interest in acting at the moment. Funny or Die presents a satirical rendition of Donald Trump's 1987 best selling business book, The Art of the Deal. Wallace passes out from the secobarbital laced in the tea Howard made for him. Howard tells the story of how a walrus, whom he named "Mr. Tusk", rescued him after a shipwreck. [3], Last edited on 2 September 2020, at 12:25, "Is Kevin Smith's Box-Office Disaster, 'Tusk,' the End of His Filmmaking Career or a Much-Needed Wake-Up Call? A brash and arrogant podcaster gets more than he bargained for when he travels to Canada to interview a mysterious recluse... who has a rather disturbing fondness for walruses. These scenes are especially tedious since Smith inevitably loses interest in taunting Wallace. Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall.

This leaves Wallace's girlfriend Ally (Genesis Rodriguez) and co-host/best friend Teddy (Haley Joel Osment) to rescue Wallace from Howe. Fans of Kevin Smith may like the dialogue (like I did), but most people will not really go for this on account of the sudden change in mood that doesn't fit where the film was originally heading.Best to watch this one for free however you can before you invest in actually paying for it.



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