Chop (film) explained

Chop
Starring:
  • Will Keenan
  • Timothy Muskatell
Music:Matt Olivo
Cinematography:Christian Janss
Editing:Jahad Ferif
Studio:Panfame Films
Director:Trent Haaga
Producer:Chad Ferrin
Trent Haaga
Jeff Hamilton
Distributor:Bloody Disgusting Selects
Runtime:98 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Chop is a 2011 American horror comedy film directed by Trent Haaga, starring Will Keenan and Timothy Muskatell. The film was Haaga's directorial debut.[1] [2]

Cast

Release

The movie was released on DVD, Video on demand, Microsoft Movies & TV, Amazon Prime Video, PlayStation Video and iTunes Store on 27 December 2011.[3]

Reception

Joel Harley of Starburst rated the film 5 stars out of 5, criticising the first half an hour of the film, while writing that the film is "fitfully amusing and admirably zany, most notably during its first major chop sequence".[4] Howard Gorman of Scream rated the film 4 stars out of 4.[5] Corey Danna of HorrorNews.net rated the film 5 stars out of 5, writing, "With a terrific cast and script, “Chop” manages to be a hell of a fun film, one that is unpredictable, hilarious, and fun."[6]

Scott Hallam of Dread Central rated the film 4 stars out of 5, praising the acting, the humour, the F/X, and the film's uniqueness.[7] Dave Canfield of ScreenAnarchy wrote a positive review of the film, writing, "Once again Bloody Disgusting Selects has found a genuine minor gem to join the ranks of the increasingly must see series of titles on their label."[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chop Red Band DVD Clip [Exclusive]]. Gallagher. Brian. 22 December 2011. MovieWeb. 9 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Trent Haaga readies revenge thriller Chop for LA shoot. Kay. Jeremy. 27 October 2009. Screen Daily. 3 August 2022.
  3. Web site: Chop DVD Trailer. Orange. B. Alan. 25 October 2011. Screen Daily. 3 August 2022.
  4. Web site: CHOP. Harley. Joel. 24 January 2015. Starburst. 9 August 2022.
  5. Web site: CHOP: Film Review. Gorman. Howard. 30 January 2015. Scream. 9 August 2022.
  6. Web site: FILM REVIEW: CHOP (2012). Danna. Corey. 1 February 2012. HorrorNews.net. 9 August 2022.
  7. Web site: Chop (DVD). Hallam. Scott. 14 June 2012. Dread Central. 9 August 2022.
  8. Web site: CHOP on DVD more than makes the cut.. Canfield. David. 19 June 2012. ScreenAnarchy. 9 August 2022.