Oh where do we begin? Black Sheep is a movie about genetic experiments, environmental do-gooders, feuding brothers and, of course, killer sheep.
Yes, you read that right. Killer sheep.
A horror/comedy film, Black Sheep does for “mutant animal” movies what Tremors did for “giant monster” movies. Ostensibly the story of a brother who returns to the family farm, only to discover his older brother has been conducting genetic experiments upon the flock of sheep, the film does a reasonable job of lampooning not only business interests who would wreck the environment for a buck, but also the supposed “good guys” portrayed by a couple of eco-terrorists.
At no point does the film take itself seriously, and consequently even the more horrific elements wind up being funny. Funny even beyond the idea of sheep being violent, which is the true success of the film. A true “B” movie, Black Sheep is a great flick to watch while having a bunch of friends over, drinking beer and yelling back at the screen, ala Rocky Horror. The only thing missing, which makes the comparison to Tremors a bit of a stretch, is the lack of quotable dialogue. If it had that, the movie would comedy gold. However, that’s its only weak spot.
-K
