THE BUNNYMAN MASSACRE is an indie sequel follow-up to the original BUNNYMAN which once again features the misadventures of a killer dressed in a rabbit costume who wields a chainsaw and a variety of tools and implements to take down his victims. HARVEY this isn't. It opens on a particularly sadistic note, featuring a lot of blood and a lot of nudity, before slipping into tedium with the usual slasher tropes and problems associated with low budget filmmaking. Stilted performances abound.

I feel you. B-movie horror films and the creature feature sub-genre as a whole have more than run their respective courses. We are all pretty much at the point where we start a movie, realize it's yet another creature feature, and I immediately roll my eyes. Yet, every now and again one comes across that grabs me. The Bunnyman Massacre did just that.It's no secret that I love monster movies. They're the chicken soup for our collective souls. So give me one with a creative passion; and you immediately have my attention. From the jump we're introduced to bizarre surreal scene of a giant killer Bunnyman killing kids on a school bus. Now, I have seen countless horror films including every permitation of a zombie, vampire, monster possible. However, I have not see a giant Bunnyman in a film before, and certainly not one with a dark scene of humor killing kids on a school bus.

Clearly superior to the original Bunnyman in every way, but retains what did work in the original film. The sequel beautifully amps up the atmosphere, with an almost painter like feel to the photography. The halting, jolting score is a stand out as well. And though the shock of the film's ending was probably ruined by anyone one who has seen the trailer, those coming to the film with a fresh perspective will certainly enjoy the film even more. The acting is all over the place, with the girls having rather shallow roles. However that may be the intent of the filmmakers, for the true antagonist of the film is Bunnyman and the redneck character Joe (whom also returns from the first film).

I'm always looking for hidden gems in the indie horror world. I stumbled across a new franchise (to me anyway), and I am happy to report that Bunnyman is the real deal. I was constantly reminded of the glory days of Jason (from Friday the 13th series of films) and when Jason got on screen, he meant business with his sheer strength and brutality. The Bunnyman character definitely hearkens back to that era of horror filmmaking. A slasher movie through and through, but with a twisted sense of humor throughout. If you miss slasher films from the classic era of horror films (the 80's of course!) then why not check out this film? highly recommended.