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Dinosaur Dummy Horror: 'VelociPastor 2' Delights
26 Oct
Summary
- Sequel to cult hit 'VelociPastor' features obvious dummies and visible strings.
- Film spoofs low-budget filmmaking with 'Airplane!'-style humor.
- Director and team shared challenges in making the microbudget film.
"VelociPastor 2," the highly anticipated sequel to the cult comedy classic, is generating buzz for its enthusiastic embrace of low-budget filmmaking. The movie, which follows a man who transforms into a dinosaur, now relocates its action to "Italy" for a giallo-inspired plot involving a killer targeting virgins.
Despite raising over $118,000 on Kickstarter, "VelociPastor 2" proudly displays its seams, from obvious stunt dummies to visible special effects strings. This intentional sloppiness serves as a loving tribute to indie cinema, poking fun at production inconsistencies and lengthy ADR exposition.
The film screened at the Sunday FilmQuest festival in Provo, Utah, where audiences of indie filmmakers responded with hearty laughter. Discussions at the festival also touched upon the distrust of AI in filmmaking, with "VelociPastor 2" standing out as a uniquely human satire.
Director Jesse Gouldsbury and the creative team recounted the difficulties of bringing "VelociPastor 2" to life during a post-screening Q&A. The movie is currently seeking distribution and is undertaking a series of roadshow screenings, with future dates available on its official website.
