MMH Productions is back with another short film that follows an inanimate object suddenly coming to life with a thirst for human flesh. Based on the title Bowling Alley of Death and the promo poster featured above, viewers are going to know from the rip what this 14-minute short revolves around. I mean, that’s the reason why I wanted to check it out in the first place. In association with Reellife Studios LLC, Bowling Alley of Death follows three friends trying to enjoy an average night in the town bowling alley. When an insidious patron shows up and challenges them for “his special lane,” literal Hell breaks loose and let me just say – there’s more than killer bowling balls in the latest short film from Matthew Mark Hunter.
Bowling Alley of Death is written, directed, produced and edited by Matthew Mark Hunter – who famously churns out dozens of short films a year through his own independent studio. Bowling Alley of Death stars Troy Hall, McKinnley King, Katie Thatcher, Jackson Dittman, Tim Hale, Jason Poljak and Audrey King. It features special effects by Ron George. It features MMH Production’s traditional approach to late 80s/early 90s horror that simply can’t be beat. And the biggest plus point is that it places in an actual bowling alley, which stirs all sorts of emotions in me since I haven’t been to one in years. Good actors – check. Interesting script – check. Location – check. This short film goes to show you don’t need all the glitz and glam of Hollywood so long as you know exactly what you’re trying to achieve.
And listen… I’m not picky. I’m not looking for the next big thing. I just want to be entertained during my viewing. I just want to click off the computer and say, “that was fun.” And Bowling Alley of Death was just that. During my viewing, I was actually struck with the thought that, “damn, it must have been fun being an extra in this.” Bowling, Pizza, Beers, Drama and People getting bludgeoned outside and in the backrooms of the alley. What more could you want? Maybe… a bear? You’ll need to watch to find out, but I’ll say I was happy to find five death scenes in a film that’s only 14 minutes long. And now you get to watch it, too! Find Bowling Alley of Death below.
Final Score: 8 out of 10
