The Beast of Bray Road. USA 2005. Directed by Leigh Scott

In the area of Walforth County, Wisconsin, have been reported sightings of strange werewolf-like being. At the time of writing this, the latest sighting was reported in October 2005. The being is called the Beast of Bray Road, which is also the name of this low-budget horror vehicle by low-budget production company The Asylum.

The sheriff of little town goes to investigate a cruel murder, which local blame as the deed of werewolf. Phil, the sheriff coming from big city Chicago, doesn't believe that but thinks it as murder by human being. At the same time, three violent redneck brothers cause him trouble after beautiful bar owner lady falls in love with the sheriff.

The Beast of Bray Road has its numerous faults: funny special effects, light-weight script, ho-hum characters - pretty much everything that makes the films usually uninteresting. The viewer looking for disposable entertainment on the other hand, won't be disappointed a lot, since The Beast of Bray Road is easy to watch despite the beforementioned minus points. The filmmakers had known their limits, so ultimately it's on the same line with its 80's era predecessors. There are splatter and gore enough to please the gorehounds, and one must respect for not ruining the scenes with CGI effects. In my humble opinion, CGI effects is the most dreadful thing that has happened to werewolf genre. The beast of Bray Road in this film really doesn't give you scares, but I liked the look of hairy low-budget monster.

The actors and actresses are regular faces of The Asylum. Main couple Jeff Denton and Gina Gershon-lookalike Sarah Lieving give fair performances. The direction and cinematography are moderate but some imagination and original ideas would've done good for them. The Beast of Bray Road is not an immortal classic, but it works in certain situations rather well.