COOTIES – The Review

If recess has taught us anything, you do not want to be the kid with COOTIES!

In this endearingly grotesque black comedy, Elijah Wood goes to work as a substitute teacher after a failed novel attempt. What he doesn’t know is that he picked the wrong day to head back to school. The children have suddenly been infected by a zombie-like virus after eating tainted chicken nuggets, and now they want blood!

You really have to give it to directors Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott for bringing this dark humor to life. With a cast that includes Wood, Alison Pill, Rainn Wilson and Jack McBrayer, there is no way they could have failed. The actors feed off of each other with bits of improv during the entire film, and what we are left with is a disgusting mix of incredible humor.

The film itself is colorfully shot. If you think they won’t show an infected child getting whacked in the head by a baseball bat, you are completely wrong! This film doesn’t hold back, and is a refreshing change from all of the summer blockbusters. If you’re in the mood for some twisted fun, then this is the film for you!

Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars