
We don’t see many of these anymore. Screenwriters Mike Benner, Jared Logan, and Charles A. Pieper look to raise a little hell with “Destroy All Neighbors,” which is a strange blast of violence and dark comedy, with heavy emphasis on madness and makeup effects. Director Josh Forbes (“Contracted: Phase II”) is in charge of this cinematic circus, and his job is to find some level of tonal stability to help viewers get into the mood of the endeavor, which isn’t afraid to go just about anywhere with its macabre visuals. “Destroy All Neighbors” is meant to be a roaring good time with practical effects and screen craziness, and it definitely has inspired moments of insanity. The picture as a whole is a little too much to endure at times, but creativity is plentiful and humor remains intact in this exploration of overkill. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com
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