Chainsaws Were Singing - Comments & Tips

[Fantasia '24] This is one of those films that seem made for the midnight sessions of fantasy film festivals, with a dedicated audience that enjoys the gore comedy occurrences. And the director seems convinced of achieving this goal, because he sometimes lengthens some gags too much, such as the chainsaw entering the stomachs and asses of his victims. It's a film that ends up working with its silly humor and somewhat obsessed with sexual jokes. And in its particular effort to maintain the balance between absurd comedy, musical and bloody gut horror films, in the end it achieves an entertaining mix, although it lacks the wit or originality that could make it a cult film.

This film clearly has heart and some fun moments. The musical numbers are mostly great, most gags work really well with the right audience. I don't know why to stretch a flick like this up to the 2 hours though. Some parts really dragged along - not enough ideas, not enough jokes to keep you fully hooked. It's a promising and charming debut though and the first film coming out of Estonia that I've seen.