Grandma's Secret Recipe is a Fun, Gory, Independent Horror film that is going to make Grandma the NEW killer on the block. Move over Freddy, step aside Jason, get out the way Angela(oops, did I say that?) GRANDMA is here!!!! If you are sick and tired of the overblown, overbudgeted Hollywood Horror film of today then settle back and see this film. Cant wait for the sequel!!!!!!!!
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warrior196718 February 2003
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Grandma's secret recipe is a fun, wild ride. See what happens when a snotty girl pushes her grandma's kind heart to the limit. Filmmaker Jeff Hayes takes grandma to the edge of his imagination. You gotta see it! I'm passing it on to all my friends.
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riffbox16 March 2002Jeff Hayes injects 'New Blood' into the horror genre with his short, "Grandma's Secret Recipe". The catchphrase for horror cinema for the new millennium is definitely; "She's 'bad meat' and you always throw away bad meat!" Unless, of course, you're 'Grandma'...(or the manager of your local McDonalds!). Jeff Hayes, the Director, Writer, Producer, and Musician (Yes...he wears ALL these hats!) brings you this horrific satirical, blood splatterfest that features Barbara O'Connor in the lead role as the whacked out grandmother, who's pushed just a bit too far by annoying relatives. Everybody has that uncle, or cousin or sibling that is such a pain, that they've wanted to strangle them...well, this grumptious granny doesn't just contemplate homicides...she actually DOES THEM! You can't help but wonder if this is the grandmother to the famed Hannibal Lecter. They both have a lot in common...like Hannibal, she is "ecologically politically correct"...i.e., SHE DOESN'T WASTE ANYTHING! She finds suitable 'use' for the remains of ALL of her victims...meaning: almost everything she kills...she EATS! (Now how many deer hunters or fly fisherman can make that same claim!?)
And Granny is really doing us all a favor by ridding the world of these horrible human beings. Like all the 'prey' in horror movies...you can't wait to see the victims get their comeuppance...because they're usually really obnoxious, annoying, bratty pain-in-the-butts! Susan Hayes is wonderfully obnoxious, (and FUNNY!) as the whiny, PMS'ing granddaughter. She had me rolling on the floor with her 'knitting sweaters' and 'baking cookies' comeback lines! You'll find yourself cheering Grandma on, as she uses a dagger to play connect-the-dots on Susie...'tenderizing' her properly for the meal that comes later. The only thing this scene is missing is a 'Granny Smith' apple pie shoved into poor Susie's mouth at the end!
James P. O'Connor Jr. is great as the downtrodden, browbeaten son, that Granny manipulates into disposing of the body of her first victim. But continually motivating him proves to be more trouble than it's worth, and eventually the son meets the same fate as poor Susie. Granny finds a both unique and artistic solution for disposing of the son's body. The "human scarecrow stuffing scene" has to be seen, to be believed!
Jeff Hayes turns out a wonderful first effort in this 30 minute film that features his own editing, musical score, and technical effects that can rival some full-length features! Also, look for the lovely Felissa Rose (our own 'Angie' from 'Sleepaway Camp'), in a role as a street news reporter-woman investigating the gruesome murders.
The only complaint I have of this film is that Grandma needed MORE family members to kill, to truly make her 'Secret Recipe' a real 'meat-stew-family-affair'!!
"Grandma's Secret Recipe" gets two thumbs...or rather 'two KNIVES' Up! Very spicy...with no msg. Yum! Yum! Anybody Up for 'Seconds'?!?
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GRANDMA'S SECRET RECIPE *** D: Jeff Hayes. (Comedy-Horror)
An excellent re-incarnation of the old 80's slasher genre. Grandma murders her family, and finds some inventive ways to get rid of the bodies. Great splatter scenes, and acts of cannibalism to wet gore fans appetites. If you loved Sleepaway Camp and worshipped Hannibal, you will be convinced that killer grannies do exist once you've reached the shocking conclusion.
GRANDMA'S SECRET RECIPE- It's only a dead body!!!!
Slay ya soon! "Burp!" ---Reviewed by: Michael Medina -
tripper77216 August 2002Grandma on the big screen in Chicago was an incredible sight. I flew in from Massachusetts just to see this movie on the big screen and I was not disappointed. There was a good size crowd in the theater to see this movie and the whole theater was in awe. What I liked most about this movie was you knew that even though this grandma was nice and sweet she was ready to explode and Susie was the fuse she needed to light the bomb.
All of the characters in this movie gave their all and did a great job, whether it was being especially mean, or extremely whiny, or a sadistic killing machine. The special effects in this movie were very realistic and sometimes too graphic but if you love horror you will love all of the effects.
If your looking for horror, gore, comedy, special effects and a killing machine of a grandma I strongly encourage you to see Grandma's Secret Recipe!!
Rumor has it there will be a Grandma's Secret Recipe 2 with a bigger body count and more attitude! One can only wonder what Grandma will be cooking up this time around...The suspense is killing me.
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tripper77218 August 2002I saw this movie on the big screen in Chicago and it was amazing. I could not think of a better place for this movie to premier, the theater was beautiful inside and out and the the theater was filled with horror fans.
In this movie all of the actors and actresses give their all. The performers became their character. Some had to be extremely rude, very whiny or a killing machine.
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screamlouder230 July 2003A nicely made short horror spoof as I had it screened at an underground cinema in my hometown of Vancouver, BC, Canada called the Video In with another short I had a supporting role in called "Oregano Pesto Pasta Panache" whic was one of those awful cheesy Troma Team type films. Barbara O Connor does great playing killer Grandma with a Freddy Krueger personality as she does away both her nasty granddaughter Susie (Susan Hayes) and her son Jimmy (James P. O'Connor) both real life Granddaughter and son. Nice special appearance by Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Horror, Nikos the Impaler) as a news reporter Angie Angel and a cameo by Sleepaway Camp creator/director Robert Hiltzik as Granny's neighbor Mr. Myers. Check this film out if you loved film's like SCREAM, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, HALLOWEEN, RABID GRANNIES and THE GRANNY.
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astrovixen2415 September 2002I very much enjoyed this film. Jeff Hayes did a great job with the direction, the writing, and the music. The gore effects were extremly well done. Barbara O'Conner was very convincing. I loved her combination of derangement and patience. Susan Hayes was incredibly amusing as well. Left me wondering what else other than bad manners makes Grandma go to such extremes. The stew scene was stomach churning..very effective. Wonderful cameos by Felissa Rose (cinematic goddess) and Robert Hiltzik. I also loved the end credit music. Great job Jeff.
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stagedive_200016 November 2002Jeff Hayes mixes a blend of comedy and gore in all the right places with "Grandma's Secret Recipe." Being a fan of 80's horror movies myself, this was right up my alley. It's fun & entertaining, which most big studio films released today are NOT. Jeff Hayes not only directs, but takes on the special fx which are quite good, and the music score which gives "Grandma" it's atmosphere.
Well directed with plenty of funny and bizarre moments, "Grandma" is worth seeing.
Barbara O'Connor turns in a great performance and if you've never seen a killer grandma before, this is the one to see! -
jeff hayes has done his homework! this writer/director/cinematographer/producer/make-up artist/musican/composer/ has concocted a fresh take on a played out genre. Grandmas Secret Recipe is more than your average slasher-campy romp, this flick has some genuinely disturbing scenes, and an absolutely hilarious, sometimes scorching, script. Rather than give away the plot of this gem, i want to comment on the performances the director coaxed out of his cast/family members. Grandma was absolutely perfect. The viewer will empathize with her as she pleas with her granddaughter to embrace the family and what it stands for, and still have the same feelings as she begs her distraught son not to turn her in and assist in disposing of the corpse. The level of acting from the cast leaves you thinking they are just as passionate about the project as the prodigious grandson/director. i recommend this film highly, and feel it willl appeal to the casual horror fan, and still be gratifying to the most discriminating slasher buff. There are scenes that are reminiscent of the raw brutality of the texas chainsaw massacre, and the camera angles recall early roman polansky...ala Repulsion...Secret Recipe is a rare find and will leave you wondering whats really in your grandmas stew.