As a child Jack Brooks witnessed the brutal murder of his family. Now a young man he struggles with a pestering girlfriend, therapy sessions that resolve nothing, and night classes that barely hold his interest. After unleashing an ancient curse, Jack's Professor undergoes a transformation into something not-quite- human, and Jack is forced to confront some old demons... along with a few new ones.
Indie effort evidences more energy than wit, and spends too much time on set-up before a slam-bang pay-off.
– Joe Leydon,
Variety,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer harks back to the drive-in classics of yesteryear with unapologetic nostalgia and undisguised affection.
– Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
19 Aug 2008
fresh:
Matthews is supposed to be the star here, but it's Englund's hilarious, over-the-top performance that keeps Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer... from becoming another forgettable exercise in horror.
– V.A. Musetto,
New York Post,
15 Aug 2008
rotten:
This low-budget horror comedy arrives via a lively trailer and a witty print ad, yet the film itself never quite takes off.
– Chuck Wilson,
L.A. Weekly,
14 Aug 2008
rotten:
Despite a game performance by Trevor Matthews in the lead, not much in this alleged comic/horror flick really succeeds as either funny or scary.