San Francisco based drag performer Peaches Christ has proven herself as a cult icon with her late night cult movie series Midnight Mass. But it is her male alter ego, Joshua Grannell, who recently unleashed his directorial debut in the form of the fabulous horror/comedy All About Evil to a legion of hardcore "gore gore girls" across the globe. Deborah Tennis (Natasha Lyonne) is an introverted librarian who wants to have her name in lights. Working at her late father's beloved movie theater, Deborah hopes to achieve her dreams. That is until the day her wicked step-mother walks in, threatening to sell the theater. In a rage, Deborah murders her mother in the lobby of the movie theater; and in front of several security cameras! In no time, the footage is projected to an audience of horror fans who think the snuff film is actually a new kind of horror film. With her audience's approval, Deborah switches over in her mind to horror goddess status and, with her newly formed film crew featuring a diabolical projectionist (Jack Donner), a deranged homeless clepto (Noah Segan), and a set of homicidal twins (Jade and Nikita Ramsey); begins her murderous rampage for the sake of cinema!
Grannell's film is like an insanely fun rollercoaster ride that can fly off the tracks at any second! Part of the fun of the film is the great cast! Lyonne is pitch perfect as Deborah. Watching her channel classic Hollywood actresses as she goes into rants about her "star quality" is a real highlight! Thomas Dekker (Kaboom!) is believable as horror nerd Steven, Deborah's biggest fan. Cult veterans Cassandra Peterson (Elvira) and Mink Stole (Pink Flamingos) appear in the film as well. It's great seeing the seductive, macabre Peterson playing the concerned mother of Steven, who finds his interest in Deborah and her films quite unnerving. Mink Stole is featured as Evelyn, the pathetic, elderly librarian Deborah used to work with. Though a small part, Stole succumbs to one of the film's best murder set pieces, and makes her character all the more memorable by letting loose with her talent of screaming curse words at the other actors! Grannell also indulges in some harmless self promotion with a cameo appearance as Peaches Christ, who simply much check out Deborah's films; being the queen of the midnight movie scene and all... The murders in the film are wonderfully gruesome and hilarious, with enough blood and gore to satisfy the biggest horror fan. I don't want to ruin any of their shock value so until you see them for yourself, my lips are sealed. ;D
This special collector's DVD presents the movie in an anamorphic widescreen transfer with some pretty fun extras. First up is Evil Live, a short documentary highlighting the films premiere in San Francisco. I had the opportunity of seeing the film's premiere in NYC two years ago and the pre-show performance put on by Miss Christ and the Midnight Mass crew made the film the event it is meant to be. For those who missed the theatrical run, this piece is a great addition to create the effect of a live horror show. A making of documentary, two shorts by Grannell (including Grindhouse, which inspired All About Evil), a feature-length director's commentary, and the film's trailer round out the extras. Buy it exclusively as www.peacheschrist.com and add a little more evil to your life!
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