4K UHD Review – Jimmy and Stiggs

Writer/director Joe Begos is a fan of exploitation movies, and he’s been trying to replicate the approach of these films throughout his career. He’s had some visibility with endeavors such as “VFW” and “Christmas Bloody Christmas,” and he goes ultra-independent with “Jimmy and Stiggs,” which was shot inside his own apartment for almost no money, while cast and crew is mostly made up of pals who endured the three-year-long production journey. It’s an alien invasion picture, but certainly not a traditional one, as Begos (who also stars in the film) arranges a splatter-fest with the offering, keeping the tale contained to a single setting, and filling up this place with as much blood and guts as possible. “Jimmy and Stiggs” is a mess in many ways, and while it maintains a defiant attitude and enjoyable technical credits, the viewing experience also feels like a prison sentence at times, as Begos loves extremity and nothing else. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com