Film Review – Benny Loves You

“Benny Loves You” is the latest addition to the killer doll subgenre that found its way to box office success with 1988’s “Child’s Play” and has recently enjoyed a supernatural revival in the “Annabelle” films. People seem to love these knee-high threats, and writer/director Karl Holt is more than happy to take such unexpected violence to the extreme for his feature-length directorial debut. “Benny Loves You” isn’t just a thriller about a stuffed bear with the spirit of a mass murderer, it’s a bloodbath featuring all sorts of graphic content, sold with a darkly comic tone by Holt, who teeters into pure silliness at times. Working with an exceedingly small budget and limited technical achievements, Holt elects to make his mark by going crazy with the endeavor, creating a Troma Entertainment-esque viewing experience that’s limited in scope but enjoyably macabre as Benny, the plush monster of the movie, unleashes his cute version of hell. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com