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PUNCH - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Trinity Creative Partnership & Miracle Media

SYNOPSIS: Frankie is celebrating one final night out in her coastal hometown with friends before heading back to university. However, a sinister local legend Mr. Punch is on the prowl, and chaos ensues as Frankie and her friends fight for survival against this mysterious slasher.

REVIEW: Filmmaker Andy Edwards takes the classic Punch & Judy shows and turns it on its head as a slasher film with a Scooby-Do feel to it. It has a feel like “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey,” but has a better plot and a darker feel. American audiences might recognize Edwards’ work from the 2016 horror comedy “Zombie Spring Breakers.”

Edwards’ screenplay is a strong character driven tale. Frankie is trying to escape her small seaside town and her negative home life. Edwards introduces this dark tale of Punch, which seems like a vigilante presiding over the town with this “Purge” like impunity. I mention a Scooby-Do feel because you have these “kids” that are trying to unravel this mystery but with deadlier consequences. I enjoyed the characters and the dialogue, but could have used a bit more of the history and evolution behind Punch in this community. I did enjoy the Freddy Kruger-esque one liners Punch delivers, but thought there could have been fewer and let the character’s silence be more menacing. Somewhere in the third act we are presented with this darker cloud hanging over this seaside town with Punch being the manifestation of that dread. I would have welcomed a bit more background on that and feel it would have provided a compelling conspiracy to the tale.

I liked the performances. They’re as solid as anything in the last few “Scream” movies. This is Alina Allison, who plays Frankie, first feature film. She gives a solid performance and nicely carries the film. I enjoyed the rest of the cast, who give seamless performances and weave the viewer into the drama and terror.

PUNCH has strong production values. I like the editing, cinematography, and framing. They have excellent locations and loved the amusement pier. Will Gold provides a wonderful score that adds atmosphere and enhances the tension and drama. I thought the Punch mask was simple and effective. The costume could have used something to add a bit of satire or terror to make it more memorable. The sound design of Punch’s voice is a bit troublesome as, taking into consideration the British accent, it makes it a bit difficult to understand what he is saying at times.

If you’re a slasher movie fan, Andy Edwards’s PUNCH is sure to satisfy. Solid cast, excellent production values and an ending that creates a potential for a sequel. I can imagine the title, “Punch 2: Judy’s Revenge” or “Punch 2: The Bat is Family.” I’m just saying. Also, Edwards’ next film, which I’ll be on the lookout for, sounds like a hoot, “Cinderella's Revenge.”

CAST: Alina Allison, Kierston Wareing, May Kelly, Dani Thompson, Jamie Lomas, and Mark Sears. CREW: Director/Screenplay/Producer/Editor - Andy Edwards; Producer - Rebecca Matthews; Cinematographer - Max Williams; Score - Will Gold; Production Designer - Jenny Duyen Ky Cao ; Costume Designer - Andrew Majtenyi; Hair, Make-up & Special Effects Artists - Addy Frame & Aybuke Kavas; Punch Mask - Rubber Johnnies; Visual Effects - Paul Ralph. OFFICIAL: N.A. FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/pgLTQKnnLW4?si=JVew8GFCIAKWShHw RELEASE DATE: Digital and VOD January 16th, 2024

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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PUNCH | Official Trailer, Images and Poster

Before heading back to university, Frankie craves one final night out in her coastal hometown, but sinister local legend Mr. Punch is on the prowl, a mysterious killer in a Mr. Punch mask of “Punch & Judy.”

Chaos ensues as Frankie and her friends fight for survival in this eerie slasher.

PUNCH is directed and written by Andy Edwards, and stars Kierston Wareing, May Kelly, Dani Thompson, Jamie Lomas, and Mark Sears.

PUNCH is coming to Digital and VOD January 16th, 2024, from Trinity Creative Partnership and Miracle Media.

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