“Whoa, I’ve never seen a wildebeest before.”

Kat’s rating: I hope the college kids that made this got an A+ on their student film.

Kat’s review: I’ve watched my fair share of silly horror movies, including Caroushell, Killer Sofa, and Thankskilling, but Llamageddon might just take the cake. This film not only delivers extreme absurdity and hilarity but also managed to cultivate a devoted cult following.

The premise, as you can probably guess, involves a horde of space llamas unleashed upon planet Earth, resulting in utter anarchy. Directed by Howie Dewin, Llamageddon presents pure B-movie madness that will leave you questioning your life choices. It’s perhaps advisable to indulge in some adult recreational activities before diving into this wild ride.

The film kicks off with an animated segment featuring extraterrestrial llamas playfully hopping towards a spacecraft resembling a horse trailer. One of the llamas, named Louie, crash-lands on Earth, which transitions this movie into live-action. What follows is Louie wreaking havoc by taking out a group of rowdy teenagers with his red laser beam eyes and toxic slime.

Llamageddon fully embraces its B-movie roots and revels in its own absurdity. The dialogue is packed with humor reminiscent of a 10-year-old child, sprinkled with countless llama puns. While this may not appeal to everyone, it’s safe to assume that those who choose to watch Llamageddon are fully aware of what they’re getting themselves into.

Now, when it comes to corny B-movies, CGI is usually nothing to write home about. That still rings true for Llamageddon, BUT there are some impressive moments in this film! We’re talking explosions, llamas shooting laser beams out of their eyes, exploding cars, and even hot tub electrocution. Plus, Llamageddon did not hold back when it came to the fake blood budget. Louie the Llama does have some authentic llama moments, but for the most part I’m pretty sure they’re using a puppet. There are various scenes where Louie is hilariously knocking kids out with his puppet hooves, and it’s absolutely awesome.

The performances in Llamageddon are intentionally bad. The cast wholeheartedly embraces the absurdity of their roles, with standout performances from Floyed (who just can’t catch a break from his insufferable sister Mel) and those kids who convulse in a hot tub. It’s evident that the cast had a blast making this movie—it feels like a group of friends came together and said, “Hey, if Spielberg can do it, why can’t we?” Let’s all take note and approach everything we do with the confidence of a young 20-year-old.

In conclusion, Llamageddon is a riotously fun and unapologetically goofy creature feature that serves as a welcome addition to the B-movie genre. It knows exactly what it wants to be and embraces its status with gusto. If you’re in the mood for a hilarious and over-the-top cinematic experience that doesn’t take itself seriously, then saddle up and prepare for the llama onslaught. Just a word of warning: there’s a prolonged llama birth scene towards the end that you should be prepared for…

Intermission!

• The llama, Louie the Llama, has his own Instagram @louiethellama
• That guy Dan changed his shirt I want to say upwards of 20 times.
• Stay around towards the end for “sequel” spoilers!
• Watching Floyed become a man was the greatest part of this movie. What a coming of age story.