I found out about this film after watching an interview with James Best so I thought I would give it a try. It was made by his company starring him and written by him with family members as producers. As the title says expect straight to DVD quality.
The story revolves around Wilber (played by James Best) as a scarred mask maker in a carny who had been scared by his father as a child and because of his perceived internal and external ugliness his masks are hideous. Angel (played by Linnea Quigley) sees past his scars to the man within and he confides he wants to make just one thing that is beautiful so she takes him to a witch who makes a deal with him after he said he would give his life to create something beautiful to live on after he has gone, the witch gives him some wood from a hanging tree that was also charred from a witch burning.to use.
Every one he shows it too says its magnificent but when worn things change. The effects are not great (even straight to DVD films a decade later had effects just as bad with CGI instead of the practical effects here) but the story is solid and you actually feel for Wilber who is at heart a nice guy. I would not say to look for this film unless you are a fan but if you have the chance to watch it give it a go you may be surprised.
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