From the writer of So Vam comes this LGBTQ+ slasher film that adds a bit of the supernatural.

Angel was in the shock of a lifetime ten years ago when she found her mother killed by a mysterious person sporting a mask. Haunted by what she had seen, she began to slowly ease it out of her mind. That is until ten years later. The mask has returned and a body count is slowly on the rise. When Angel’s best friend Lily is murdered by the masked assailant, she discovers it could be the same killer who murdered her mom a decade ago.

With the help of friends, she tries to decipher why all the targets are members of the LGBTQ+ community. As she comes closer to the truth, she discovers there may be more than one killer in mind. With the help of a local detective Oskar, Angel learns the mask itself was a cursed relic from the days of World War II where LGTBQ members were targeted. Angel and her friends must soon stop the terror before she is next.

For trans filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay, she gained quite a following with her last outing, So Vam. While that film focuses on vampires going against bigots, she does a 180 here with a vicious mask that causes its wearer to become a bigot themselves, with LGBTQ members the victims this time around. It is very interesting for Mackay to use a mask as the reasoning for the killings. It feels like it could be inspired by the likes of Scream and even brings reminiscence of a 1985 film, The Ripper, in which a college professor upon wearing a ring that belonged to Jack the Ripper, is possessed by the killer’s spirit.

While Lisa Fanto does a great job as Angel, some of Mackay’s group of collaborators make the most of their roles as well. Notably, Iris Mcerlean as Dario, one of Angel’s best friends who upon learning the body count rising, begins to feel angry because they don’t know how to help and when Angel at one point, feels confronted by her aunt, Dario lashes out as a means to support their friend. Chris Asimos does very well as Garry, Angel’s heterosexual friend who is somewhat seen as an outcast and possible suspect yet he proclaims his innocence throughout.

The death scenes are definitely game here. Some are very graphic with one victim getting literally brained out while there are slashings and stabbings galore with geysers of blood shooting out. Kudos to the special effects team for not holding back and not going as over the top as others. Kind of like keeping a well balance when it comes to the death scenes.

Bad Girl Boogey is another winner in Alice Maio Mackay’s filmography. If you liked So Vam, then chances are you’re going to enjoy this film as well.

WFG RATING: A-

Dark Star Pictures presents a One Manner Productions film. Director: Alice Maio Mackay. Producer: Alice Maio Mackay. Writers: Alice Maio Mackay and Ben Pohl Robinson. Cinematography: Aaron Schuppan. Editing: Aaron Schuppan.

Cast: Lisa Fanto, Iris Mcerlean, Prudence Cassar, Steven Thai Hoa, Chris Asimos, Oscar Michalak, Lewi Dawson, Toshiro Glenn, Kate Bonney, Hjalmar Mareinsson, Bill Moseley (voice).

The film will be released on Digital on July 4 followed by a DVD release on July 11.