Over the course of the evening, the artists become more interested in getting laid or high, rather than their "art". Eventually, the party spirals downward into a crazy soiree of sex, drugs and violence.

Murder Party won the audience award at the 2007 Slamdance film festival, and I could see why. It's a creative, fun-filled, comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. I can see how such a film would stand out among the ordinary, run-of-the-mill, horror flicks at a film festival.

But that's at a film festival.

Murder Party is a type of film doesn't work as well outside that kind of setting. Some films are meant to be viewed with a group of inebriated hooligans, such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Viewed in a run-down theater with a like-minded misfits, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is loads of fun and an event unto itself. But it's hardly a movie worth renting by yourself at the local video store.

Similarly, I found Murder Party to be somewhat amusing, but I didn't find it to be "laugh-out-loud" funny. The characters were silly and entertaining, and the dialogue was somewhat clever. But overall I found the movie to be good, but not great. Creative, but not ingenious. Funny, but not hilarious.

People who like horror/comedies and are looking for a goofy film with a fair amount of creativity and humor will like this film. But if possible, watch this film with a group of friends. (And a six-pack of beer couldn't hurt either!)