Killer Pad

Killer Pad is a 2008 horror-comedy movie directed by Robert Englund, the man famously known for his role as Freddy Krueger in the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' series. Starring Daniel Franzese, Eric Jungmann, and Shane McRae, the film provides plenty of laughs, scares and a fusion of the two genres.

The film's plot arms itself with an ample dose of eccentric humor, supplemented with supernatural events serving as the pivot of a wild and exciting narrative. We're introduced to three best friends and LA newcomers - Doug, played by Daniel Franzese, Craig, portrayed by Eric Jungmann, and Brody, acted out by Shane McRae. After a night of partying too hard, the trio finds themselves kicked out of their parents' homes, and so, being compelled by the circumstances, decide to move to Los Angeles to start afresh.

Their dreams of a fresh start in the big city come true when they chance upon what appears to be a dream rental: a luxurious house in the Hollywood Hills, available at an inexplicably low price. Fascinated by what seems to be a too-good-to-be-true deal, they nab it without a second thought. The house, opulent in its design and feel, is equipped with everything they could ever dream of – a pool, a spa; kind of a bachelor paradise.

The friends soon decide to christen their new abode with a massive housewarming party. The promising event draws in a vast crowd, including an array of comically bizarre characters. The party kicks off gloriously, with friends, music, laughter, and enough alcohol to fuel the celebrations. As the night progresses, however, partygoers begin to realize that the luxurious house hides a sinister secret.

As the walls of the mansion literally start closing in on them, the trio and their guests are plunged into an otherworldly nightmare, hinting at a past, steeped in sorcery and wickedness. They realize that their 'killer pad' is less of a dream home and more of a living nightmare, a gateway to evil forces. What initially kicks off as a major party filled with laughter and fun soon takes a drastic and deadly turn.

Daniel Franzese, famous for his roles in 'Mean Girls,' adequately delivers the role of Dough, a Southern gent, while Eric Jungmann from 'Not Another Teen Movie,' plays Craig, the geeky tech whiz. Shane McRae is successful in portraying Brody, the stereotypical ladies' man. The cast also features some notable cameos from personalities like Andy Milonakis, Lin Shaye, and Jeffrey Combs, adding a dash of color to this weather-vane brand of horror-comedy.

Robert Englund notably executes his directorial vision, flawlessly blending comedy and horror, ensuring that terrifying sequences are followed by laughter-inducing ones. The dialogues are humorous, the characters relatable and the plot engaging. The film threatens to be a scary nightmare but maintains its comedic streak through and through. Killer Pad offers more than a hundred minutes of shock, laughter, and pure entertainment.

Killer Pad may not be your typical horror movie, but it does deliver plenty of laughs and light-hearted fun mixed with some chills. If you are in for a horror piece that does not take itself too seriously and serves an ample share of belly laughs, this horror-comedy promises to be the right kind of 'wrong' for any Friday night.

With the lively characters, a haunted mansion, a wild party gone wrong, supernatural elements, and a generous helping of humor, Killer Pad is a ride of comic horror that puts a quirky spin on the old 'haunted house' plotline. It's a delightfully zany horror comedy, perfect for viewers who love a splash of humor with their chills. Buckle up for this thrill ride through a haunted Hollywood mansion, only in Killer Pad!