Bergorks
If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.
Keira Brennan
The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.
Darin
One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.
Paul Magne Haakonsen
I got to start out by saying that I love the loser comments tossed in repeatedly by Eddie. Oh, but I am getting ahead of myself...Based solely on the name of the show, I bought season 1 and 2 from Amazon, without having any clue what this was about. And once I received the DVDs, I went straight into a "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil" marathon. One episode just spurs on the next, and so on and so on. It is a bit difficult to just sit down and watch a single episode without craving more.Why? Well, because each episode is unique in its own right. A new story, that fits nicely into an overall plot. And throughout each episode, you will see a familiar familiar from previous episodes here and there, if you pay close attention. But also, there are so many hidden references to other things to be found. This is really all about paying attention to the details, and as such, then each episode easily supports more than a single viewing.Now, the story is about stoner-metalhead Todd Smith (played by Alex House), his friends Curtis Weaver (played by Bill Turnbull), Hannah B. Williams (played by Melanie Leishman) and Jenny Kolinsky (played by Maggie Castle) who all attend Crowley High where a book most vile and wicked, nay, a book of pure evil, lurks to wreck havoc and destruction by luring its appeal to the needy, the social misfits, the outcasts and those who strive for more than they have. The school councilor Atticus Murphy Jr. (played by Chris Leavins) oversees the mysterious happenings and wants to grasp the book of pure evil for his own Satanic needs. Stoner janitor Jimmy (played by Jason Mewes) is always around to lend a hand to the students of Crowley High.It would be a too long and tedious task (and read) to go into detailing every single episode. But to put it shortly, then the episodes are fun, exciting and full of mayhem. There is something for just about everyone to be found here in this series.So, why am I only rating this a 7 out of 10? Well, because the book manages to elude the gang in each single episode, and it started to become tedious towards the end. Sure, it was held afloat by variation and diversion, not to mention the comedy, acting and great effects. But essentially it started to become a play-and-repeat mockery of itself.The characters in the series are really nice. They are well thought through and have a lot of personalities and depths, which really helps the show along nicely. My personal favorites are Atticus - Chris Leavins just nails it so well, and Hannah. And I should say that amongst my favorites were also Eddie (played by Norman Yeung) with his 'loser' comment in every sentence."Todd and the Book of Pure Evil" is fun and exciting. Well worth a watch if you enjoy a bizarre mix of comedy and horror. And, oh wait did I forget to mention it? Musical! Yeah, each season had a single episode done as a musical.
xtremebikerdude2
I found this show on Netflix and was skeptical to watch it at first, but after the first episode i was in love with the show. Due to its metal music and gory after tones mixed with a sense of comedy. There is also a romantic drama side to the show along with a bit of mystery. I also like that how in just about every show Todd's shirt is a different band shirt. So if your looking for a show with people exploding and being covered in blood with a side of perverted and dark humor, this could be the show for you. And, due to information I recently found out, it seems they are not doing a third season for this crazy comical adventure. This is because the the space channel decided not to renew the show. Hopefully another channel or company will pick up this great show.
sagei
Kids routinely get splattered all over the scenery.Not even remotely correct, politically or otherwise.Lots of touchy subjects get equally trampled on.Drug use and general disregard for feelings/lives/limbs of others.Verdict ? Nailed It.Don't know if it's the cast, writing or some kink in my brain but can't stop watching. Shouldn't be entertaining or amusing but is.Very.Welcome change from mind numbingly vanilla fare on TV.Wish them well.Thank you.
mm-39
A guilty pleasure. The show if full of sick and demented humor. I find "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil" pushes the envelope with its humor. The show goes way beyond what Trailer Park Boys does. Guilty as charged! I do get a cheap laugh out of the show. Whoever grew up in the 1980's, like I did, realizes the show is a throwback to the 1980's Heavy Metal scene with all it's stereotypes. A stoner with his nerd side kick go through many demented adventures. The guidance counsellor, nerds, metal heads, all are written into stereotypes. The humor is so politically incorrect it will offend some people. The show reminds me of the 1980's locker room humor many of us joked about back in the day. The show is a 7 out of 10.
