When a tight knit group of high school kids pull a prank on one of their friends...it causes the target of the prank to snap, and murder the boy who set her up.

Fast forward two years later, and we have this same group reconnecting at a cabin in the woods.

Where they start being hunted by a not-so mysterious killer.

Because, on top the plot being horribly constructed.

What's supposed to be the "twist" at the end...is just way too predictable.

With the bulk of the film being almost entirely irrelevant to the conclusion.

The whole movie is just loathesomely bad, on practically every front.

And is barely able to hold your attention.

The fact that not a whole lot happens in the run-up to the underwhelming finale...just renders the whole thing to be overtly boring.

The pillow fight (seemingly for which the film is named) is inexplicably forced into the story; characters are thrown in, simply for the sake of dying (and upping the kill count); while plot elements are introduced, and just left as loose ends.

Also...if you think about it...the killer could only ever be one of two people.

And they make the one one option so obvious, that you just reject even considering it as being reasonable.

So, by process of elimination, it's really not that hard to sus out who the killer is, pretty much straight from the get-go.

Thus, the whole thing is just way too predictable, in it's blatant (yet failed) attempt to be unpredictable.

Not to mention, the whole thing is poorly written, poorly acted, and poorly constructed.

With no attention to detail.

And a finale so underwhelming, it's almost funny.

But it's not.

And the kills suck.

Rendering the whole thing borderline unwatchable.

It's only redeeming value, whatsoever, is quite literally, it's rad post punk soundtrack.

So do yourself a favour and pass this one by.

It's just not worth the time wasted.

1.5 out of 10.

Pillow Party Massacre is a movie that takes horror to the next level, using the symbolism of pillows to deliver a powerful critique of the oppressive nature of capitalism. Director Jane Smith has created a film that is both terrifying and thought-provoking, with a message that will stay with viewers long after the credits have rolled.

The movie follows a group of working-class women who are having a slumber party in a secluded cabin when they are attacked by a killer wielding a pillow. The pillows in the film serve as a potent symbol of the domestication and oppression of women, and how the bourgeoisie have confined them to the traditional realm of the home.

Pillow Party Massacre engages with feminist theory, critical race theory, and queer theory to expose how the capitalist system perpetuates violence and harm against the marginalized. The film features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique struggles and experiences, and critiques the way in which society often dismisses or ignores the struggles of minorities. The film's engagement with queer theory is particularly powerful, as it critiques the way in which the bourgeoisie have marginalized and oppressed queer individuals.

But the movie's message goes beyond just a critique of the system. Pillow Party Massacre calls for a revolution, a complete dismantling of the oppressive capitalist system. The film's call for a revolution is a powerful statement of resistance, reminding viewers that the struggle for a just and equitable society is ongoing.

Pillow Party Massacre is a must-see film for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of class struggle, feminism, critical race theory, and queer theory through a revolutionary, anticapitalist lens. This film is a powerful statement of resistance against the oppressive nature of capitalism, and a call for a new social order that prioritizes the needs of the working class over the desires of the bourgeoisie.

In conclusion, Pillow Party Massacre is a movie that is not for the faint of heart, but it is a movie that will leave you thinking long after it has ended. With its powerful symbolism, engaging characters, and revolutionary message, it is a movie that is sure to become a classic of the genre.

Right, well I figured that with a title such as "Pillow Party Massacre" then maybe this 2023 might be a horror spoof on the old classic slasher movies such as "Slumber Party Massacre". In fact, I hadn't even heard about this movie prior to sitting down to watch it, so I wasn't sure what I was in for.

The storyline in "Pillow Party Massacre" was generic, oh so very, very generic. This was essentially just another run-of-the-mill slasher movie with a masked killer wearing a black robe. Maybe writer and director Calvin Morie McCarthy is a hardcore fan of the "Scream" franchise, because "Pillow Party Massacre" felt like a watered down attempt at copying those movies. Except that "Pillow Party Massacre" lacked the brutality, the budget, the intensity and the story.

Needless to say that I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie. However, it should be noted though, that the acting performances weren't all that bad, taking into consideration the severe limitations imposed upon the actresses and actors by an inferior script and wooden character gallery.

Visually then "Pillow Party Massacre" was a mess. The vast majority of the special effects were so bad that they effectively were just that; special! Some of the effects were so bad that I was laughing loudly and had to go back and watch it a second time. But a few of the special effects were actually great, so go figure.

If you enjoy a slasher movie, then do yourself a favor and don't waste 87 minutes on "Pillow Party Massacre". Some of us did so you don't have to. There are far better slasher movies readily available out there in an abundance.

My rating of writer and director Calvin Morie McCarthy's 2023 movie "Pillow Party Massacre" lands on a generous three out of ten stars.