Directed by Kevin Smith
Written by Kevin Smith
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Kevin Smith's independently made horror film managed to surprise me.  For starters, it is actually somewhat scary/creepy.  The film is about a group of fundamental Christians who kill homosexuals and the like.  Secondly it is actually very well made.
I have been critical of Kevin Smith's directing style at times.  "Cop Out" was a complete mess.  I really did not expect Kevin Smith to be able to pull off a movie like "Red State."  He did an amazing job.  This movie is going to be popular.  If it had gotten a theatrical wide-release it might have been Smith's biggest hit to date.
Kevin Smith has made some great films, don't get me wrong ("Clerks," "Clerks 2," and "Dogma").  He has also made some kind of shitty ones ("Cop Out," "Mallrats" and "Jersey Girl").  I wasn't sure where this film was going to fit into his filmography.  I'd say that it might be second to "Clerks" overall.  I enjoy some of his silly comedies over "Red State," but I'm a comedy kind of guy.
The performances in "Red State" are completely top-notch.  Michael Parks is amazing as the preacher of the hate-mongering church.  He deserves a nomination for something for his performance.
This film is streaming exclusively on Netflix right now.  It's nearing Halloween.  Watch this film.

8.5/10