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8/10
well-acted and humorous
movieman_kev29 November 2008
A little girl uses voodoo to get rid of an unwanted suitor for her mother. She's done this before and knows just what to do get the diabolical job done. Or does she? This comedic black & white short reminded me a bit of Evil Dead with it's emphasis on slapstick. Overall I enjoyed it a lot and can whole heartedly recommend it as it's well-acted and funny. Definitely one of the better shorts I've seen in some time.

This 5 & a half minute short film can be seen on Liongate's DVD of "Dance of the Dead" and has optional commentary to go with it.

My Grade: A
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10/10
One of the best short films I have ever seen.
supersullivan13 May 2002
I just saw Voodoo at a film festival... and hands down, there was no competition: it blew everything else away. The film is fast-paced and hysterically funny. Cory Rouse carries the film with great comedic timing and a knack for physical comedy. The little girl Eylse Platico is also wonderful as the evil daughter trying to get rid of her mother's suitor with the voodoo doll.

The way the writer/director weaved his plot and executed it is pure genius. This kid has talent. Two thumbs up!
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9/10
A hilarious horror black comedy short
Woodyanders25 February 2009
Warning: Spoilers
An evil and possessive little girl (delightfully played with wicked aplomb by the adorable Elyse Plantico) uses voodoo on a hapless guy (the excellent Cory Rouse) in order to ruin the man's date with her beautiful single mother (ravishing brunette J.B.). Writer/director Gregg Bishop made this six minute horror comedy short in six days for under a $1,000 dollars as his student project for USC; he expertly mines a fine line in playfully twisted dark humor and brings an energy and ingenuity to the simple, yet funny and effective premise that's a complete treat to watch. The cast tackle their roles with equally commendable gusto, with special kudos in order for Rouse's extraordinary physical prowess at pulling off an uproarious series of crazy pratfalls with remarkable skill and agility. Jonathan Ke Quan's stark and lively black and white cinematography offers some great atmospheric lighting and keeps the hand-held camera constantly moving. Mark Justin's alternately bouncy and shivery score also hits the spot. An absolute hoot.
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