Review of The Dark Backward

THE DARK BACKWARD is an unusual little black comedy starring Judd Nelson as a nerdy character trying to kick start a career in stand up comedy. It doesn't go well for him, until one day when he randomly starts growing a third arm from his back. The subsequent story that plays out is extremely over the top and quite simple, with an emphasis on the bizarre and slapstick throughout. A series of random cameos from the likes of James Caan, Lara Flynn Boyle, Claudia Christian, and Rob Lowe helps to keep this ticking over, but the real reason to tune in is the excellent Bill Paxton in one of his craziest, grimiest, most outrageous turns as Nelson's accordion-playing buddy.