Smith's creativity and "view askew" really shone in this film. The rich tapestry of subplots intertwined perfectly with the incredible cross section of characters. Smith's choice in keeping the film music free was admirable - trusting the audience to decide when to feel the raw emotion evoked throughout the film. I felt it added an appropriate eeriness to the film. Parks was absolutely fantastic and even through his monologue, I felt captivated by his stage presence and characterisation of the Reverend (Priest, Pastor?). An interesting and emotional ride, Red State is Smith's best film to date.

Kevin Smith tries his hand at the horror genre with his passion project Red State. And if this is the best that Smith has left in him, than perhaps it’s best that he’s retiring from filmmaking. The film is vulgar, absurd, void of Smith’s trademark smart, witty dialog, and lacks compelling characters. In short, it’s garbage. Red State is neither entertaining nor chilling, it’s just Smith proselytizing his politics.

"Shut the fuck up".............. Credits

What a piss poor film. Fails on about every level. Never have i wished more for a plane to crash on my house than during the sermon scene, much as I admire the actor involved. Many good actors wasted - Kevin Pollak being the luckiest... Indulgent mess.