Speed kills, but not as fast as malevolent ghosts, in this edgy horror/suspense opus. Thuggish Hector (Brad Hunt) and his girlfriend Dorena (Cyia Batten) are a pair of low-level drug dealers who are looking for a big score that will allow them to get out of the business. Hector has noticed that theres a big demand among his customers for crystal meth, a powerful amphetamine; Dorena has learned how to make the stuff, so the couple steal the ingredients for a massive supply of crystal, and go into partnership with Hectors friend Merle (Patrick McGaw), who has found a big old house in the woods where they can cook and avoid the prying eyes of the police. Dorena decides its prudent to make up all the crystal in one marathon cooking session, so she gets to work and Hector stands watch, using their own product when their energies begin to flag. However, Merle happens to mention a local legend that the house where theyre cooking is haunted, and after several days of speed-fueled sleeplessness, Hector and Dorena arent sure if theyre hallucinating, or if there really are evil spirits ready to do them in. Cookers marked the feature film debut for director Dan Mintz. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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