Idle Hands

The trailers for “Idle Hands” implied the film was a madcap horror comedy when, in reality, the filmmakers created something more along the lines of “An American Werewolf in London.” Granted, they don’t come near the high water mark of that film, or even the later “Fright Night” or “The Lost Boys,” but “Idle Hands” has genuine moments of horror along with its comedy, although neither element is particularly memorable.

From the icky premise to the icky undead friends acting as Greek chorus to the hot babe inexplicably drawn to the protagonist to the dark finale, “Idle Hands” bears the mark of the creators watching “American Werewolf” over and over and over again while creating this film.

Of course, it’s not as though “An American Werewolf in London” is difficult to find at your local video store. For those looking for those sorts of thrills, stick with the original, as well as “Fright Night” and “Lost Boys.”

“Idle Hands” is a recommended rental for fans of Seth Green or Jessica Alba, but other horror fans should give it a miss.

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