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Feeders 2 Slay Bells

1998 | R | 1 Hour 12 Minutes | Horror | Polonia Brothers Entertainment

Directors: John Polonia, Mark Polonia

Writer: Mark Polonia (as Storm Anderson)

Stars: Mark Polonia, Maria Davis, Courtney Polonia

Synopsis: Aliens invade Earth over the Christmas holidays, and it's up to Santa Claus and his elves to save the world.

If you have been hanging around the cave for a few years now you know I have a soft spot for low-budget movies. As long as it has a heart I will stick around until the end good or bad. As is the case with Feeders 2 Saly Bells, clearing shot on a handheld VHS Camcorder and a cast that is entirely family or friends. With that warning how did Feeders 2 fair, well in a word, fun!

I was tipped off to this movie thanks to many who posted about it during Creepmas over the years so it is safe to say this has taken me years to track down! I finally found this on a Roku Channel for Halloween and squealed with joy. The VHS charm was just fine with me, the infamous Mark Polonia, who is undoubtedly also responsible for such contributions to society (61 movies to be exact) Camp Blood Sequels, Land Shark, and Sharkenstien! And like I said this is a family affair so brother John has gone on to do 28 movies like Blood Red Planet and Splatter Beach. Both seem to be working strong for the straight to video guru David Sterling.

So what makes Feeders 2 a worthwhile watch other than that low budget feel? First off we are treated to presents being wrapped, plenty of driving to work, and special effects that are clearly made on an Amiga computer. And while all of that is going on you just might fall in love with the Casio keyboard style soundtrack of Christmas classics! And those Aliens taking over the world...

Yep, that is them paper-mache puppets at their best! Sure they look really dumb on screen but somehow it works, it all works. It's a simple story, simplistic effects, bad acting and yet it works somehow. Most of the talent comes from behind the camera as the brothers prove they know how to tell a story. No this is not going to win over many as for me I'm glad to have tracked it down and would watch it again. IF you are looking to waste an hour while tossing back a few Bush Lights and not looking for much gore then this movie is for you!

3 Ninja Santa's out of 5