WoW Moviewatch: Dr. McNab Destroys Halloween
by Michael Gray 
Nov 3rd 2009 at 12:00PM
While we're looking at Halloween movies, I wanted to take a moment and highlight Farinar's Dr. McNab Destroys Halloween. The annotation notes give the video a neat little "Pop-up Video" feel, and helps explain a little bit about where the video comes from.
The story itself is fairly straightforward. An evil genius gnome (aren't they all?) has reached the end of his patience with Halloween. He throws together a vile potion which transforms him into a demon. When he crashes the Halloween party, he is delighted to discover that he's won the costume contest! Sadly, his frustration returns when he's unable to take off his "mask" in order to accept the prize.
There are certainly arguable merits or drawbacks to the video. However, Dr. McNab Destroys Halloween reinforces the idea that simple, explainable plots can provide all the motive energy a film needs to be successful. Dr. McNab's motivations are identifiable and understood, since they're almost a meme by themselves. That lets Farinar focus on his imagery and comedy, without creating convoluted plot byproducts.
Ultimately, I just think this is a fun video. When tipster Thomas brought it up to me, I thought it was worth another shout out this year.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
frougie Nov 3rd 2009 12:09PM
cool
Farinar Nov 3rd 2009 12:17PM
What can I say? I'm flattered that an old movie of mine can be featured a year after release! =)
Noekh Nov 3rd 2009 12:35PM
Y'know what I don't understand? Why people *whisper* when they do these machinima? It's like they're trying not to be too loud for the mic, but at the same time they're also downgrading the quality of the acting. Speak up guys. It sounds much better!
Mordockk Nov 3rd 2009 12:36PM
Pretty funny movie. the person who did the voice sounded half asleep, come on man you're at a partaayyy!!!
Gadrick Nov 3rd 2009 1:55PM
I like how dreby is like:
Who's this Jack@$$?
ben Nov 3rd 2009 3:46PM
that was all drewbie? wow, im impressed
wowcrendor Nov 3rd 2009 6:01PM
I see no Donovan Mcnabb in this video. I am disappointed.