Holliston: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray] [2012] [US Import]

Similar to another review posted here, I adore this show. Its fun, quirky, creative and different, a great contrast to the usual painfully artificial shows on mainstream tv. While the other review provides a great overview of the show's merits, my review focuses on the medium choice - my recommendation is to simply buy the standard definition version. I'll grant that this show is not a Hollywood production with those kind of budgets, so I'm thankful for what I get. That said, it would appear almost no work went into engineering the content for blu ray. Unfortunately, the image feels like a photo file unedited from a low quality camera - exposure is off, color saturation is weak, and overall contrast is lacking. Sound is the same, not well engineered and peaky and flat. Again, I adore this show, and you should run, not walk, to own it. Just save yourself the funds and stick with the standard definition (and this is coming from a blu ray addict).

"Holliston" is a fearnet original series and hits quit close to home (literally). It surrounds four friends, two of which are aspiring Horror film directors and work at a local television station and have a low budget TV show. During there struggle to make a name in horror, they are faced with alot of life's obstacles and are caught in silly scenarios. Of course there is a love story thrown in for that 'soap opera' effect, which works very well.

If you're expecting this show to be anything like Adam Green's films (Hatchet 1&2, Spiral, Frozen, etc.) then hold your horses. Although this show CLEARLY pays homage to all kinds of horror, it is a very silly sitcom. If you are a big horror fan like I am and can appreciate the comedic aspect of this show, then by all means take a look for yourself.
Another thing I love about this show is all of the "inside" jokes that some people may not understand unless you are from or are familiar with Holliston, for example the hilarious Market BASKET scene, I almost died laughing. But don't worry, there are PLENTY of laughs for everyone. If your the type that doesn't care for or laugh at 'stupid' humor, then you may not find this enjoyable. It is the type of show that does NOT take itself too seriously, it is intentionally silly and at points idiotic (dare I use that word?) LOL

The Characters are fantastic! Let me go through them ;)

Adam Green as Adam is hilarious, madly in love with horror cinema and his ex-girlfriend Corri. His character is very passionate about everything he does and reminds me of myself in some ways.

Joe Lynch as Joe, much like Adam, hilarious. He is very devoted to his best buddy and is always by his side. He is also dating Laura (see below) and there relationship is hilariously adorable!

Laura Ortiz as Laura is easily my favorite character. She's the 'lovey dovey' cute girl with a 'blonde' personality. Shes the goofy type but her heart is in the right place. One of those characters you can help but fall in love with.

Corri English as Corri plays Adams love interest/ex-girlfriend. Shes the pretty girl next door type and her character almost seems out of place sometimes, BUT it works very well and I think that's what makes her character such a great addition.

Dee Snider as Lance Rockett, I mean, c'mon. That is just a great character. He is still stuck in those 'hair metal' days and rocks those leather pant's like no tomorrow! Very delightful and takes over a scene when he enters a room!

Oderus Urungus as Oderus plays Adams imaginary friend who live's in Adam's closet and gives advice to Adam when he is in a sticky situation. Although his advice isn't always perfect, at least he tries!

And of course the show is sprinked with all types of awesome cameos, examples being Bill Mosely, Danielle Harris, Tony Todd, Seth Green, John Landis and MUCH more!

Overall, I truly enjoy this show. The energetic cast and fun filled set's give you alot to look at and admire. If you're a horror fan with a loose sense of humor, I deffinately suggest it. Or if your just a fan of sitcoms in general then I would recommend it to you as well. You won't know until you try.

Holliston is a great show for fans of sitcoms and horror movies alike. There are so many references to horror movies in each episode, so if you are a die-hard horror fan you will relate to the characters. For me, the funniest part of the show is Dee Snider. Every time he is on screen, the show reaches infinite levels of hilarity. Tony Todd guest stars in an episode, playing a parody of himself. It is hilarious, and shows a different side of himself that we've never seen before. Tony Todd is famous for playing creepy roles like Candyman, and here he plays against type and shows his comedic side. There are also guest starring roles by John Landis, Danielle Harris, Kane Hodder, Seth Green, and Ray Wise in Season 1. The show isn't perfect as it does get repetitive at times, and I would have liked for there to have been more than six episodes. Still, a very good show!