DEA agent goes undercover in the toad-smoking underground. Yes, actual toads. Chaos ensues.
A vicious satire of the war on drugs, a DEA agent is sent underground to bust the toad smoking scene with apocalyptic repercussions and romantic consequences.
Writing
Genuinely unhinged premise committed to with absolute sincerity
Acting
David Schiliro's deadpan descent into toad-fueled madness
Production
DIY aesthetic that amplifies the paranoia perfectly
Director
Toby Hubner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'toad smoking' references the real Sonoran Desert toad whose venom contains 5-MeO-DMT, making this shockingly grounded in actual drug subculture despite the absurd execution.
Released at the height of post-9/11 patriotism, this micro-budget satire somehow got away with depicting federal agents as complete buffoons while mainstream Hollywood was still in flag-waving mode.
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