Jason Paul Collum both wrote and directed this little film that resembles a gay 'Fatal Attraction' without the benefit of a tight script, good actors, suspense, or sophisticated effects and camera work. Sadly it boils down to a fifteen-minute story spread out over an almost interminable 2 hours.The story involves on Corin (Sean Michael Lambrecht), a 30-year old ad exec in a five-year bumpy relationship with 23-year old party boy Jake (Jeff Dylan Graham). Corin's boss and friend Nancy (Brinke Stevens) understands Corin all too well, appreciates his relationship, but in attempting to relieve his work duties hires an assistant Elliot (Jerod Howard), a gender confused nerdy lad who is engaged to his lifelong chum Marti (Tina Ona Paukstelis) in a push from his mother (Judith O'Dea) to make things 'right'. Elliot is befriended by Corin, brought into Corin's and Jake's friendship, and Elliot and Marti and Corin and Jake begin socializing. Elliot falls for Corin, comes out of the closet to the extreme dismay of Marti and his mother, and despite Elliot's friendship with Corin and Jake, he begins to stalk Corin. Corin's rebuff of his advances leads to disaster and the film tumbles downhill from there.Yes, some may view this weak little foray as being full of statements about love, obsession, relationships, and friendships, but all of that has been said far better before and without the seemingly tacked on genre of a horror film. The acting from the women in the film is good, but the men are blunted stereotypes. Everything about the film screams low budget. One annoying factor - a music score that sounds like lessons on electronic keyboards and obscures a lot of the dialogue - turns out to be a blessing in that the weak script is covered frequently. Most viewers will utilize the fast forward button to get through the repetitious dialogue and race for the end, a predictable, stagy tableaux that really doesn't resolve anything. Not worth two hours of your viewing time.

"And a very Special Thanks to President George W. Bush and his motorcade for disrupting 3 hours of our shoot and not giving equal rights to ALL Americans.Please, Hilary, save our country." Hate to break the news to you fellas but Hillary is a man! Didn't know what to expect from this creeper and ---- WOW! I WaS TrEatEd 2 A reaaaaal weeeeeird movie, plots quite muddled and disturbing, totally gross, esp the part with the coffee mug(slurp). I am in love with Brinke S and I am not afraid.I would turn back over to the "dark side" for her. WOOHOO! She such a hottie!!! Johnny: (in a creepy voice) They're coming to get you, Barbara! Barbara: Stop it! You're ignorant! Johnny: They're coming for you, Barbara! Barbara: Stop it! You're acting like a child! Johnny: They're coming for you! ...points to the cemetery zombie... Johnny: Look, there comes one of them now! Barbara: He'll hear you! Johnny:Here he comes now! I'm getting out of here! Judy where have you been all my life! She has a great return to the small screen here as the mommie dearest cliché which she makes her own what a B*****. If that was my mother I would have fed her to zombie Republicans or maybe sent her hunting with Cheney. I felt pretty horrible for Elliot even if he is just a lonely cup licker. Guess you just cant win when you play the crying game. When is the sequel coming out? They should bring back u know who and have him invade the dreams of the straight audience. You know they are afraid. Gay freddie??? I smell a closet sleeper.

While billed as a gay horror flick, I would like to point out that the problems and issues experienced by the film's main characters easily translate to anyone. Most of us have experienced the pain of unrequited love, the fear of unacceptance, and the insecure flailings of figuring yourself out. These very human themes are dealt with in a very honest and direct manner, all while adding a touch of cinematic horror and psychological suspense.And while the budget was low, it is not a distracting or apparent element. Mr. Collum has made a first-rate horror flick with a heavy dose of reality. October MOON is a wonderful example of what one person can do with hard work, passion, talent, and skill. I am immensely impressed.Having been a fan of Mr. Collum's other films, October MOON is the best and brightest, so far. I expect, and look forward to, much more in the future.

Having myself seen my fair share of independent movies of both the gay a straight persuasion, I can honestly say that October Moon is definitely a shining example of honest story telling with fictional edge. Recently I saw the movie "Ice Men" and have to say it was pretty awful....definitely expected more considering director Thom Best (Ginger Snaps, Queer as Folk) has done better in the past. The characters were flat and predictable and the acting was at times reminiscent of "Showgirls". With October Moon, this was definitely not the case. I found the characters believable and the writing to be an honest portrayal of people in general. The movie has a wonderful flow and holds your attention from beginning to end. Collum has shown a great deal of personal development in writing style and direction from previous endeavors. Apparently his work with TEMPE and as assistant editor for Femme Fatale has matured his talent and craft. I definitely recommend this movie, its storytelling at its best.