Mind Leech is a 1998 horror film set in rural Province about a contagious parasite that forces pals to savagely attack each other. It centers two police officers who are unaware of the fright that awaits them.

Since inception “Mind Leech” is a film that seems like a generic indy film with less blood and confusion. The plot isn’t complicated but fun. 

Causing the disruption is a parasite that attacks the brains of its human hosts making them assault and kill anyone close by.

The origin of this parasite is simply described as a typical situation of being presented with the results of a laboratory experiment. Even law enforcement officers attempting to intervene have no idea what they are up against or how to proceed.

The film's characters aren't developed or introduced in a way that makes the audience care about them.

Despite the inherent danger posed by this "parasite," the film avoids the doomsday vibes typical of the zombie genre.

Yet, one advantage of Mind Leech is that it is extremely efficient. The film only has a 61-minute running time, yet it uses every second of that time well. The story does not feel like it is being pushed to a conclusion. It settles into a steady rhythm, which it maintains until the very conclusion. There's a lighthearted vibe to the film that keeps you from taking it too seriously.

It's easy to tell that Mind Leech was inspired by vintage horror movies. This film may not satisfy special effects fans or those with high expectations for the horror genre. The work being done there is entirely routine and unremarkable. You may even be offended by how corny these bloody sequences are. Yet, it serves the film well, and the low expectations are understandable given that it isn't a major production.

The work is laudable since it doesn't overpromise and delivers just enough to make you feel like your time was well spent.

MInd Leech is a fun B movie that does exactly what it promises which is escapism. Chris Cheeseman and Paul Krysinksi show what they can do on a budget that allows them to gain access to bigger funds to really stretch their imagination. 

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