The VelociPaster - In A Nutshell(Listener Choice)
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In this episode of 'Movies In A Nutshell,' hosts Mark Farquhar, Darren Horne, and Paul Day dissect 'The Velocipaster' (2018), a low-budget horror-comedy chosen by listener Hannah Wood. The film, a bizarre blend of grindhouse aesthetics, supernatural transformation, and absurd humor, follows a pastor who turns into a velociraptor after a traumatic event. The hosts explore its intentionally cheesy, self-aware style—drawing comparisons to cult classics like 'Kung Fury,' 'Bowfinger,' and 'The Maniac Project'—while debating whether its flaws are deliberate satire or simply incompetence. Despite acknowledging its cult appeal and creative ambition, the trio delivers scathing critiques, calling it one of the worst films they’ve ever seen due to its poor filmmaking, lack of basic film grammar, and unconvincing effects. They highlight the film’s over-the-top visuals, laughable VFX, and questionable narrative choices, ultimately giving it a combined score of 1.5 out of 10, placing it at the bottom of their Listener League. The episode concludes with a lighthearted discussion on watching movies alone, a question of the week about the best low-budget film, and a preview of next week’s cinema outing to see 'Project Hail Mary.'
The Velocipaster is a self-aware, intentionally low-budget grindhouse-style film that embraces its absurdity but fails due to poor execution.
The hosts unanimously criticize the film’s lack of basic film grammar, including jarring zooms, poor editing, and unconvincing visual effects.
Despite its flaws, the film has gained a cult following, especially among students and fans of midnight movie culture.
The movie’s sequel, 'The Lost Spacer 2,' is in post-production with a larger budget, raising hopes for improvement.
The episode serves as a cautionary tale about the difference between 'bad on purpose' and 'bad by accident'—and why the latter can be more damaging.
Introducing The Velocipaster: A Cult Classic in the Making
The hosts introduce the Listener Choice film 'The Velocipaster' (2018), a low-budget horror-comedy about a pastor who transforms into a velociraptor. They set the tone by comparing it to other 'The Something' films and discussing its grindhouse, cult B-movie vibe, referencing films like 'Kung Fury' and 'The Maniac Project.'
Spoiler-Free Breakdown: What Kind of Movie Is This?
The team breaks down the film’s genre-blending nature—revenge story, superhero tale, martial arts, exploitation, and romance—while emphasizing its self-aware absurdity. They discuss the film’s homage to low-budget cinema and its target audience: viewers watching late at night with friends, alcohol, and a sense of irony.
What Did You Miss? The Flaws and Fun of a Failed Masterpiece
“Nobody involved in this movie knew what they were doing.”
Paul’s Formidable Facts of the Day: Behind the Scenes of a Disaster
“The police showed up to find out what was happening the day his movie climactic fight was filmed.”
Hate It or Rate It: A Zero for the Worst Movie Ever?
“It's horrendous in a level where... Those are other movies that you can go check out, the short films like Treevenge and Kung Fury. They are what they are, but they're funny.”
“Nobody involved in this movie knew what they were doing.”
“The police showed up to find out what was happening the day his movie climactic fight was filmed.”
“It's horrendous in a level where... Those are other movies that you can go check out, the short films like Treevenge and Kung Fury. They are what they are, but they're funny.”
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Darren Horne
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Mark Farquhar
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Paul Day
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The Velocipaster
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The Maniac Project
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Hannah Wood
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Kung Fury
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Sharknado
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The Evil Dead
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Project Hail Mary
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