I just saw the film Red state (I don't remember ever seeing a trailer for it or any sort of promotion). It's not my usual sort of film: it had no wizards or aliens. I was actually under the impression it was going to be a horror film. And while it was truly terrifying, it wasn't really a horror film.

For those who aren't aware, it's basically a film about a Fred Phelps analogue whose church behind closed gates lures "sinners" (gays, promiscuous teens) into situations and captures them, and then as part of their church service... murders them. All the while pointing out the biblical passages that show this is God's work. And then things go "bad."

At first I thought they were going to paint the situation monochromatic, but the writer (Kevin smith) actually does a fantastic job painting the story and characters in enough shades of grey for me to feel it wasn't just him attacking Christians.

However, because of its provocative title (which I admit is what DID draw me to the movie) the Republicans/right wingers/conservatives, etc are infuriated and have been protesting the movie. Unsurprisingly, it seems most of them haven't actually seen it.

Anyone else seen it? What did you think?