I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

I should start off by saying that Kevin Lindenmuth used to be somewhat of an acquaintance of mine, and I still maintain that the man is one of the single most talented men out there, and will some day challenge someone like Barker, or Hooper's throne of horror. This movie is awesome, and was directed on a shoestring budget on weekends by Kevin and his friends, and was made right before his best film `VAMPIRES AND OTHER STEREOTYPES.' It contains three stories; one about a man who's lies become so bad they materialize and threaten his life, another story about a boy running from the law with an irritating phantom by his side, and, finally, a story about a man who's bitten by a vampire AND a werewolf. It stars all of Kevin's regulars; Mick McCleery, and Laura McLaughlin. It is hilarious right down to the last story, and succeeds on all levels as an enjoyable movie. Sure there are some minor horrific scenes, and some cartoon-ish gore, but the film is mostly a comedy. Be sure and watch the behind-the-scenes stuff at the end so you can see the cast and crew having just as much fun making the movie as you'll have watching it.