Lowlifes (2024)

The movie Lowlifes, released in early 2024 on the Tubi platform, is a 90-minute horror-thriller film directed by Tesh Guttikonda and Mitch Oliver, with a script written by Al Kaplan, which breaks new ground in overturning the familiar rules of the genre.

The story begins when a city family, including father Keith, mother Kathleen, and two children Jeffrey and Amy, drive an RV to bond. On the way, they accidentally stop at an abandoned farm, home to locals who seem to have suspicious behavior
bandsaboutmovies.com . It seems like this will be a scary bloodbath, but the situation unexpectedly turns around: the rural people, who initially seem rude, are actually victims of the urban family - which is secretly insane.

Genre – Satirical comedy and unexpected violence Lowlifes cleverly combines gore and horror with a strong satirical tone. The film does not underestimate the audience – on the contrary, it is self-aware that it belongs to the slasher group, so it often breaks the mold, making viewers both startled and laugh out loud at the unexpected thrilling situations.

Outstanding acting and roles

Matthew MacCaull as Keith portrays a man who is polite on the outside but has a hidden psychological instability, making the audience unable to guess his motives. Elyse Levesque as Kathleen – a steadfast woman, mixed with a bit of addiction, creating a complex, haunting image of a wife and mother. Amanda Fix as Amy is a lively, sharp daughter, no less brutal in the climax.

On the rural side, Brenna Llewellyn as Savannah is a real highlight; she is smart, nostalgic like a "killer Katniss" version of the countryside. Reviews from critics and viewers.
The film received positive reviews from specialized sites such as Rotten Tomatoes (2 expert reviews) and comments from Morbidly Beautiful or DrumDums called it "the perfect balance of comedy, horror and blood"
rottentomatoes.com . Some forums such as r/horror also agreed that the film is "fun, gore, twists" - extremely suitable for those who like this genre
Message and value
The film has unexpected depth when mentioning the problem of class disparity, the difference between urban and rural areas and human personality when pushed into survival situations. However, that is not the main focus but only the background for the dramatic and attractive character reversal.

Conclusion

Lowlifes doesn’t set out to be a classic, but it’s a remarkable modern slasher: sharp writing, unexpected twists, engaging acting, and well-edited cinematography. A “bloody but not boring” treat for horror-black comedy lovers, a Tubi production that exceeds expectations.