Slaughterhouse Rulez

Slaughterhouse Rulez is a 2018 British comedy-horror film directed by Crispian Mills and co-produced by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The impressive cast ensemble includes a multi-talented group of actors like Jassa Ahluwalia, Asa Butterfield, Jamie Blackley, Michael Sheen, Margot Robbie, and Pegg and Frost themselves.

The story of Slaughterhouse Rulez unfolds around an esteemed British boarding school known as Slaughterhouse, set amidst the scenic, quiet countryside of England. It's right here where a vibrant mix of personalities engage, mingle, and navigate the complex world of adolescent life. At the heart of the story is modest newcomer Don Wallace, portrayed by Finn Cole. A council estate lad, being unaquainted with boarding school life, Wallace comes to Slaughterhouse hoping to find a place where he can establish a stronghold for his future. Asa Butterfield, an actor known for his powerful performances in films such as ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ and ‘Sex Education’, is cast as Willoughby Blake.

The film captures Wallace's initial days at Slaughterhouse, filled with challenges, encounters with teenage bullies, and grappling with the school's rigid class structure. However, the storyline picks pace once the school's privileged setting and monotonous routine are disturbed when a controversial frack site, orchestrated by nefarious energy company executive known as The Bat (played by Michael Sheen), is situated in a nearby woodland area.

Inevitably, the invasive fracking operation sets off a chain of action-packed, supernatural events that make daily life at Slaughterhouse far from normal. What were once simple schoolyard scuffles, are rapidly replaced by battles with otherworldly creatures, unleashed from the subterranean depths due to the drilling.

As danger lurks and monsters unleash chaos, the school's eccentric headmaster known as "The Guv'nor", played by Michael Sheen, is oblivious to the swirling dangers. Instead, he is more engrossed in preserving the school's reputation and high-class image. Caught within these unfolding dramatic events, Wallace, Blake, and a ragtag group of pupils find themselves needing to put aside their differences and personal feuds. They must work together to survive the escalating danger whilst occasionally attempting to keep up with their school assignments as well.

A significant character in deciphering the bizarre occurrences at Slaughterhouse is Professor Meredith Houseman, a role brilliantly played by Simon Pegg. A fan of fungi and often seen engrossed in his spores, Professor Houseman not only lends the film a sense of surreal humor, but also serves as a guiding figure for the young students amid the underlying chaos.

Further establishing the comedic tone of the film is Woody, portrayed by Nick Frost. A wanderer living in a caravan, Woody possesses much-needed local wisdom on fracking and leads the fight against the hazardous operation while providing more than a few laughs along the way.

Featuring elements of both horror and comedy, Slaughterhouse Rulez seamlessly blends monster movie drama with satirical humour. It touches on serious topics like environmental exploitation, traditions, class hierarchies, and teenage dilemmas through a light-hearted narrative. The film is enhanced by sleek cinematography, fetching visuals of the English landscape, and remarkable special effects that bring to life the monstrous creatures.

Overall, Slaughterhouse Rulez serves up tongue-in-cheek humour infused with visually compelling horror elements and a zany take on societal norms that dominate education institutions. A brilliantly entertaining flick, it will have you in stitches one moment and on the edge of your seat the next. This film is a must-watch for ardent horror-comedy enthusiasts, those who enjoy films with a dash of British eccentricity, or anyone simply looking for a truly unique cinema experience.