The plot involves a large group taking a chartered bus to the Burning Man festival. When their driver stops in the middle of the desert, the group is attacked by a cult and quickly mowed down to seven survivors who are holed up in the stationary bus. This is mostly a comedy with a couple of gory moments peppered with punk girl nudity, coming off like a modern Troma movie more than anything. I had previously seen writer-director Rolfe Kanefsky's There's Nothing Out There (1991) and enjoyed it. This is in the same vein but without a budget. Maybe that was on purpose since he dedicates it to Ted V. Mikels. There are some spirited performances by the main cast (Sadie Katz is great as the bus driver) and a couple of funny lines. But even with the end credits starting at the 75 minute mark, it sort of outstays its welcome. Tara Reid fans (do those exist?) will be disappointed that the top-billed star is gone by the 12-minute mark. She looks and sounds haggard and her end credits billing shows her flubbing her lines.
Review of Bus Party to Hell
