Most of the troublesome racial/social politics of Disney's original cartoon are removed from this version of the story, as are most of the imperialism/colonialism/racism of Kipling's original.
The characters are strong, they have great chemistry, and there are genuine moments of tenderness and sadness mixed in with the vulgar humor and monster fighting.
Carnage Park, the new film written and directed by Mickey Keating, is an unrepentant throwback to both the independent crime and horror cinema of the '70s.
