The McDougall Kids split and face each other in a war of trenches throwing objects and mud at one another. But when of their "weapons" accidentally hits and breaks a wagon filled with pies, new weapons are brought to the fight and bystanders end up being part of the game.

Is Big Pie Raid a forgotten relic or a timeless riot? Short answer: yes, it remains a visceral masterclass in escalating stakes, even if its mid-section gets bogged down in the literal mud.This film is for the viewer who finds beauty in the mechanics of a well-timed pratfall and the raw energy of early 20th-century ens...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Stan De Lay

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"Is Big Pie Raid a forgotten relic or a timeless riot? Short answer: yes, it remains a visceral masterclass in escalating stakes, even if its mid-section gets bogged down in the literal mud.This film is for the viewer who finds beauty in the mechanics of a well-timed pratfall and the raw energy of early 20th-century ensemble comedy. It is not for anyone seeking a narrative with emotional depth, complex character arcs, or a clean, mud-free aesthetic.This film works because the escalation from mud ..."
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