Watch Meat Weed Madness

The 2006 movie Meat Weed Madness is an indie horror-comedy film that promises to be a wildly entertaining ride for those with a taste for the absurd. The film stars Carey Sveen, Carl Skoggard, Dennis Palozzolo, and Ann Liv Young in leading roles. The story revolves around Jess (played by Carey Sveen), a farm girl who grows cannabis in her backyard, which she calls "meat weed." Jess is a rebellious character who is tired of being mistreated by the men in her life. Her father is a drunkard who constantly belittles her, and her boyfriend is a manipulative, abusive jerk. Jess's closest confidant is her best friend, Chuck (played by Carl Skoggard), who is also her partner in the cannabis-growing operation.

Jess's life takes a dark turn when a group of escaped mental patients stumble upon her farm. These patients are on the run from a mental institution and are looking for a place to hide. Jess begrudgingly agrees to let them stay on her property, but things quickly spiral out of control.

As the patients settle in, they begin to indulge in Jess's cannabis crop. However, this is not your ordinary weed. The meat weed has some unexpected side effects. Those who smoke it turn into flesh-eating zombies. The patients become addicted to smoking and soon begin to transform into zombie-like creatures, slowly losing their minds and becoming increasingly violent.

Jess and Chuck find themselves fighting for survival as the patients turn on them. The two must use their wits and resourcefulness to fend off the zombie-like attackers and keep themselves alive. Meanwhile, the townspeople begin to notice something strange is going on at Jess's farm and slowly start to converge on the property, further complicating the situation.

The film is an homage to classic horror-comedies like The Evil Dead and Night of the Living Dead. It's a self-aware, campy, and over-the-top gorefest that should appeal to fans of the genre. The acting is intentionally over-the-top, with the characters leaning into their roles. The low-budget nature of the film is evident, but it plays into the film's charm.

Meat Weed Madness isn't for everyone- it's a film that revels in its own depravity and absurdity. There's plenty of blood, guts, and gore to go around- the effects are cheesy, but they're part of the film's charm. The film doesn't take itself seriously, and neither should the viewer. It's a fun, mindless ride that doesn't require much thought- a perfect film for a late-night viewing with friends and popcorn.

All in all, Meat Weed Madness is a fun, low-budget horror-comedy that delivers on its promise of absurdity and gore. The characters are caricatures, the effects are cheesy, and the plot is outlandish- but that's all part of the fun. Fans of the genre should definitely give this one a watch.