Deathgasm: The Cult Horror Comedy You Need to Stream on Prime Video
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A relentlessly gory and surprisingly heartfelt horror comedy,deathgasm,released over a decade ago,has quietly become a cult classic. Despite critical acclaim, the film remains largely undiscovered by mainstream audiences – until now.fortunately, it’s currently available to stream on Prime Video.
The premise of Deathgasm centers on two teenage metalheads in a small town who form a band and stumble upon the Black Hymn, a piece of sheet music with the power to summon demons. Once they unleash the satanic song,they find themselves caught between terrifying monsters and a zealous cult persistent to claim the Hymn for their own nefarious purposes.
The cast,while largely unknown,delivers standout performances. Milo Cawthorne (Guns Akimbo) portrays a rebellious teen stifled by his family’s conservative Christian beliefs, while James Joshua Blake (Top of the Lake) embodies his metal-loving friend, constantly finding himself in trouble. Kimberley Crossman (Creamier) adds a spark as a potential love interest whose presence could either save the band or tear it apart.
A Bold Directorial Debut
The film marks an explosively original feature-length directorial debut for Jason Lei Howden, who later helmed the equally bizarre Guns Akimbo – a movie frequently memed for its premise of Daniel Radcliffe having guns permanently attached to his hands. Though,according to reviews,even Guns Akimbo’s offbeat sensibilities pale in comparison to the “manic,metal mayhem” of Deathgasm.
The film is notorious for its over-the-top gore,including a scene where the protagonists use a comically large adult toy to remove a demon’s jaw. As one observer noted, “Afterwards, pretty much nothing else in cinema compares to this splattery scene of sex toy slaughter.”
Critical Acclaim and a Dedicated Fanbase
Deathgasm resonated with critics, earning an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. reviewers lauded the film as a “stylized epitome of gory grindhouse glee,” praising its comedic timing and “sheer amount of demented humor.” It’s a film that doesn’t shy away from excess,embracing “sex,demons,and rock’n’roll” with unapologetic enthusiasm.
The Quest for Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon
Following the original’s success, director Jason Lei Howden announced plans for a sequel, Deathgasm Part 2: Goremageddon, promising even more bloodshed. He initially envisioned a film with more blood in the first ten minutes than the entire runtime of the original.
However, the project faced setbacks when the New Zealand film Commission rejected the proposal in 2021. Undeterred, Howden launched a accomplished Kickstarter campaign in 2023, raising over $325,000 – exceeding its $300,000 goal – to bring his vision to life. The sequel has already garnered attention at Fantastic Fest and Splat! FilmFest International Fantastic Film Festival. while a wide release date remains unconfirmed, anticipation is building for this blood-drenched follow-up.
Will you agree that Deathgasm is the most refreshingly nasty and unabashedly weird film in horror comedy history, or is this one metal-loving movie you’d rather see die in the pit? You won’t no until you put down your guitar, pick up the remote, and jam out with this movie on Prime Video.
Beneath all the buckets of blood and the pile of demonic corpses dispatched by everything from chainsaws to marital aids, you’ll find an unforgettably passionate film that’s never afraid to wear its heart (and other internal organs) on its sleeve.
