Directed by Jared Cohn, Little Dead Rotting Hood maintains the idea that some low-budget horror movies are not worth watching unless you are an avid horror movie junkie who needs a fix.

The storyline works on paper, but the production value needs work. The movie is described as a sinister force lurking in the woods, and the residents of a nearby small town are falling victim to its bloodlust. When the town sheriff discovers that the wolves inhabiting the nearby forest are getting more aggressive and even deadly, he soon uncovers a danger beyond his imagination.

Unlike the description, Little Dead Rotting Hood jumps around with ideas, and the plot rarely coheres. Nothing is clear. The story is murky, even the significant twist near the end is awkward, just hard to make sense out of it all. I don’t want to share the key points because you will see the movie, and it is best for you to decide whether you like it.

The movie is filmed well and captures the idyllic life of living in a small town. The surroundings are lush and stunning, and the overall location feels perfect for the story. The acting works, though, with familiar faces Eric Balfour and Patrick Muldoon.

Laura Beth Love did a marvelous job with the cinematography, and I’d like to see her work on a better movie, where she can really shine with a good plot.