I Heart Willie – Movie Review
First Reaction – I Heart Willie is a bad example of public domain horror movies.
Where to Watch
On digital 23 June from Reel 2 Reel Films
Director: Alejandro G Alegre
Writer: David Vaughn (Screenplay)
Cast
- Maya Luna
- Sergio Rogalto (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar)
- Daniela Porras (They Were Witches)
- Micho Camacho
- David Vaughn (Copshop)
Plot: An obsessed psychopath unknowingly leads her friends into a deadly mousetrap where pure evil seeks to harvest their skin, in this horrific origin story of the most beloved cartoon character of modern times.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: I Heart Willie starts when four friends Nora (Luna), Daniel (Rogalto), Jess (Porras) and Nico (Camacho) head to an abandoned building. They are searching for answers to a mysterious event that occurred in the same location about a killer who wears a mouse mask.
Once, they begin their investigation, it doesn’t take long for them to come face to face with the killer. However, Nora has an unusual connection to the killer who is searching for their latest victims.
Verdict on I Heart Willie
Recap
The movie follows a group of friends investigating the mysterious events around an urban legend. However, once they arrive, they awaken an evil they are not prepared for and must fight to survive.
Best Parts
The idea that content creators look into mysterious crimes is interesting to see. It uses the location well to create an isolation factor for the story.
Worst Parts
The fact this is more torture porn will turn people off. It doesn’t do enough to build the suspense or even enough to make the characters interesting. There are painful stereotypes which don’t seem to match up, and an over-the-top, confusing storyline only makes things feel uncomfortable for no reason. This falls into an example of using public domain material weakly without giving enough pure horror.
Final Thoughts –I Heart Willie is a bloody, but directionless horror movie.
