“Hansel and Gretel Get Baked” is a stoner comedy movie where two young adults get lured into the house of an evil weed dealer. The plot thickens when they learn that the weed dealer’s treats are laced with a supernatural ingredient that transforms people into monsters. The duo must outsmart the dealer before it’s too late and they turn into baked goods themselves.
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Review
Hansel and Gretel Get Baked – New Take on Classic Storyline
Hansel and Gretel is a children’s story that has been told and retold for centuries. It’s a story about two siblings who get lost in the woods, only to stumble upon a witch’s house made of candy. The witch lures them inside, but Hansel and Gretel outsmart her, push her into her oven, and escape safely.
However, in 2013, film-makers decided to give this classic story a new twist with the movie “Hansel and Gretel Get Baked”. This movie is an adult comedy/horror that explores modern-day drug culture in Los Angeles.
The plot revolves around two stoners (Hansel played by Michael Welch and Gretel played by Molly C. Quinn) who visit a medical marijuana dispensary to buy some weed. They come across a particularly potent strain of herb called “Black Forest”, known for its legendary effect of getting users so high that they see visions.
When Hansel’s girlfriend gets abducted by the witchy drug dealer (Lara Flynn Boyle), they realize that this strain is much more dangerous than they had thought. The siblings must save themselves, their friends, and the entire city from being seduced by the evil weed.
Cast
The cast of Hansel and Gretel Get Baked is composed of relatively unknown actors, but each one delivers spectacularly honest performances that make the movie worth watching. Michael Welch as Hansel plays a laid-back stoner who takes everything lightly until he realizes what’s at stake. He has perfect chemistry with Molly C. Quinn as Gretel – she is his sharp-tongued counterpart who keeps everything real.
Lara Flynn Boyle as the witchy drug dealer plays one of her most bizarre roles yet – she brings an eerie sense of creepiness as well as wit to her character.
Other notable performances include Reynaldo Gallegos as Hector, the misunderstood drug dealer with good intentions, and Lochlyn Munro as Chief Sanchez, the clueless police officer who has no idea what’s going on.
Filming and Special Effects
The movie was shot in Los Angeles, California, and features some beautiful shots of the city. The director (Duane Journey) makes the most of the locations he has chosen to give a sense of realism to the story.
One of the highlights of Hansel and Gretel Get Baked is its use of special effects. The filmmakers go out of their way to show how potent and dangerous an effect “Black Forest” has on its users. The scenes where characters are tripping are done in a hallucinatory style that is both visually arresting and unsettling.
Opinion
Hansel and Gretel Get Baked is not a perfect film by any means – some may find it crude or offensive. However, for those who enjoy stoner comedies that don’t take themselves too seriously, this movie will be a lot of fun.
The humor is mostly silly but still manages to be endearing. There are tons of pop culture references thrown in between scenes, which give it an edgy vibe that keeps viewers engaged.
Whilst there are moments that feel like they missed the mark – director Journey gets points for taking a classic children’s story and putting it into an adult setting with relevant themes.
Score & Popularity
The soundtrack complements each scene perfectly – ranging from hip hop beats to atmospheric soundscape music – and elevates the film’s appeal. Overall the movie got mixed reviews but managed to become popular among its niche audience.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Hansel and Gretel Get Baked is one-of-a-kind because it takes an innocent fable from childhood fantasies and creates something unique – darkly comical – really nothing like any Hansel or Gretal we have ever seen before.
The movie can be enjoyed by those who love stoner comedies and also horror films that don’t take themselves too seriously. With its mix of humor, horror, and social commentary, it’s a film worth watching at least once. As for the future of the franchise – it’s hard to say whether we will see more of Hansel & Gretal in any upcoming installment – but the movie remains an excellent example of what can be achieved when turning a classic story upside down.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 86
- Release : 2013-02-19
- Genre : Horror, Comedy
- Cast : Molly C. Quinn as Gretel, Michael Welch as Hansel, Lara Flynn Boyle as Agnes/The Witch, Cary Elwes as The Meter Man, Lochlyn Munro as Officer Ritter
- Crew : Duane Journey as Director, David Tillman as Writer
- Popularity 11.02
- Budget : $4,500,000
- Revenue : 0
- Company : Tribeca Productions
- Summary : An intense new marijuana strain named “Black Forest” is taking Los Angeles by storm, and Gretel’s stoner boyfriend can’t get enough. But when the old woman growing the popular drug turns out to be an evil witch, cooking and eating her wasted patrons for their youth, Gretel and her brother Hansel must save him from a gruesome death — or face the last high of their lives.
- Tagline : Prepare for the high of your life
