This is a transgression. Not only is this movie stupid, but the people who made it are too, and *I can prove it*. Read on.At the time of writing, there are *nine* 10/10 reviews. There's just the fact SIX of them are totally fake, two of them are possibly fake and the ninth, unless fake, is completely wrong. The proof? Well, out of the group of six fakes, there are *three* from UK, submitted between 27 Jun 2008 and 4 Jul 2008, and the other *three* from US, submitted between 7 Apr 2011 and 4 May 2011. ALL SIX reviewers have reviewed *only* this movie. That amounts to just too much convenient "coincidental" timing to be believable, the logical conclusion being that these six reviews are written by people affiliated with this "production". Occam's Razor, people! Of the two possibly fake reviews, one reviewer has only three reviews on IMDb and the other one has six. The ninth reviewer has 30 reviews, but then again, they may not understand the concept of a review. My question to the group of six (or three with two IMDb accounts each) reviewers is: How stupid do you think people are? OK, I now actually get to do the review proper, but it will be short. The "script" is primary school grade. The "acting" is primary school grade. The term "directing" doesn't even apply here. The "cinematography" is just a crime against all proper cinematographers and the almost omnipresent blue-screen work is atrocious. It's so incredibly horrible that at least once a minute one has to watch away before it becomes unbearable, since the "editing" is so sluggish it offers no variety. As someone who doesn't judge anyone hastily, I did indeed endure this "movie" from start to finish. If you haven't, for your sanity's sake, please avoid this garbage. A rare *true* 1/10 "movie", with no redeeming values whatsoever. Watch Bad Taste instead to see how Classic ultra-low budget horror comedy is made.

This film was shown late night on a multi channel in UK.. and once I saw the first few minutes, I was hooked. Its a shame the first page of reviews contain the bad ones... the second page has some more favourable. Fact is.. there ARE parts of many counties in England where.. some families aren't the 'norm'... off the beaten track. I found this film so well made, yes, the credits make you realise there wasn't a large cast, it was shot locally to them.. four years to make and they paid for it, well.. no surprises there BUT.. all the work was good? I loved the humour.. I don't mind gore.. I'm turned 60 now and a film buff since before Kubricks 2001.. and THIS film kept me up. I didn't know what was going to happen.. you cant know. Yes.. some miss-fit cross bred yokels.. good/bad do they know any better.. as the film goes on.. yes.. a family.. drawn together in a bid to survive almost. BUT.. the visitors.. interesting. IS 'helmet' one of the goodies or baddies. Young cast.. so is Daddy the director? Fine.. amateur but well done.. Kept me up until about 6am. I'll watch it again, but may get the DVD for the extras.. so its a little gory.. slasher..but very funny in parts. You cannot guess the end. So, where is Ringwood..

Clever film! Thought I wasn't going to like it at all but I was wrong. Creepy, funny, surprising! Very interesting direction and ingenious set animation. The 'look' of this film was unique. Actors were natural and believable. Loved the baddies....really scary and inventive-- so different from the norm. The humor was just great. Marcus was irresistible! Smithy was especially unusual and frightening. I think the posters who trashed this movie really didn't 'get' it. They missed the point! This film was an artistic departure from the usual slasher/horror crap and has to be looked at with a more discerning eye. The imaginativeness and the freshness of Small Town Folk is where its appreciation lies. Blending menace and humor isn't easy to do with style and this film pulled it off! I was totally drawn into the weird world of Grockleton and was left wanting more.

All the good and bad about this pointed out by others, it seems we either love or loathe this.But I can't help being reminded by this of another movie I first saw some years ago. It too was mostly done by one man, who directed and wrote it, did all the cinematography, editing and special effects. Had all his friends in it playing roles. That film was Bad Taste, shot by another guy called Peter, a kiwi, name of Jackson.I thoroughly enjoyed "Small Town Folk", it was fun and a great laugh. Well paced, and well shot and put together. OK, the blue screen's a bit obvious sometimes, but on a budget, needs must. And yeah the script is a bit corny, but witty with it.As for Peter Stanley-Ward (and his crew) I say, "next time moosh" Cos I wanna see more of his creativity.