Cup of My Blood (2005)

Nice effects though.

Horrible, fascist and poorly acted

It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Wow, this film has some really, really bad reviews. I didn't think it was bad at all, overall. It certainly has some faults. Most of the cinematography seems a little bit overexposed, with a noticeable greenish cast. I thought that this might be an artifact of the DVD transfer, but it seems to be deliberate. (But then everyone is seeing it from the same DVD, I'd guess, so who knows) There is a certain amount of bad acting, including from the "star" Daniel Patrick Sullivan and the interestingly named Circus-Szalewski. I thought the plot was at least interesting, if not always completely thought through. Some pretty good acting from Roger Anderson, Allie Smith, and particularly the lovely Janina Gavankar. I hope to more stuff from her in the future.

what a great movie.very suspenseful.it was quite mysterious and innovative.kudos to all! keep up the good work.the unknown actors did a very professional job. we hope to see more from them in the future.the movie was greatly enjoyed by all who watched it.there were lots of surprises and twits and turns.there are not very many religious horror films out there, so this is refreshing.we are looking forward to the next horror film from this team.the best of luck to them.this may be the next spielberg /craven or carpenter -a whole new genre for the horror industry-one that needs some originality...so bring on the new and different in the world of horror..

Lots of things going with this for Horror Buffs. Won't be on any top ten lists but in this day of Horror Drought "Flesh for the Beast" is much welcome. Plot has been outlined already (and is much more fine than some reviews suggest), there are no loose ends if one is paying attention and not locked into the elementary tale-telling of beginning, middle, end. We got your gore, we got your nudity and we got your in-your-face things. It caught the 70's feel the crew was after (check extras for that)and 70's horror is not a bad thing to aspire to. In today's glut of Not-Horror trying to pass for Horror, "Flesh for the Beast" is friendly.

I was lucky enough to attend the Chicago premiere of this spooky epic and it really delivered the goods. Director/Writer Lance Catania has rewoven the elements of the horror genre into a commentary on modern society and the power/creepiness of religion. Plus it has some saucy gore and sex!Pornographer Jack Fender (Daniel Patrick Sullivan) has accidentally(?) come into possession of a religious icon. Within his wacky, underground world he must come to understand why he must, by any means, protect the icon. Looking to separate him from his holy possession are a strange group of brutally surreal characters. Jack, while trying to figure out why he was chosen, also is in the unenviable position of not being able to trust anyone.Catania has a way with an intriguing story, plus he displays a love for the "money shots" of the blood, guts and flesh. Playing like a tragi-comic opera, the broad scope of Fender's predicament also allows for the occasional (and sometimes nervous) laughter. As a director/writer of this original story (shot on location in Chicago), Catania displays a passion for the subject in every frame. But even through the exploration of his interesting and complex themes, he never forgets the reason why horror films have their wild appeal (wink-wink, nudge-nudge).Satan, may I have the next dance?Rating ***1/2 stars