Doomsdays Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		3.5
Audio		4.0
Extras		3.0
Overall		3.5

Doomsdays Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf February 24, 2026

2013’s “Doomsdays” is the directorial debut for Eddie Mullins, and he goes as indie as possible with the endeavor, also creating the screenplay, based on his original short. Story is basically ignored for a series of experiences for the lead characters, with Mullins examining the passing days of two homeless men and their addiction to breaking into houses, living their lives one day at a time. The feature is meant to be a comedy, looking to remain unpredictable with behaviors and reactions, and Mullins puts a lot of faith in his lead actors, with Leo Fitzpatrick and Justin Rice tasked with creating some sort of appeal or understanding of two practiced troublemakers and their battle with spring vacancies in the Catskills. “Doomsdays” is spare and maybe a bit silly, best served to viewers in a relaxed state of mind, as the offering contains no drama or urgency as it follows weeks of deceptive people committing property destruction.

Life is simple for friends Bruho (Leo Fitzpatrick) and Dirty Fred (Justin Rice), with the men traveling on foot through the Catskills. They’re on a mission to infiltrate homes in the area, hunting for empty dwellings they can enter and plunder, finding a safe space to live for short stays before homeowners return or they grow bored. They’re fond of destroying anything they come across, and they make an unusual discovery in Jaidon (Brian Charles Johnson), a hungover party guy who’s interested in Bruho and Dirty Fred’s lifestyle, begging to join their journey. The trio continue on their way, getting in and out of tight situations by being completely dishonest, soon encountering Reyna (Laura Campbell), another wandering soul who’s attracted to Dirty Fred, turning the travelers into a foursome as they seek new thrills and distractions while moving from place to place.

“Doomsdays” provides a brief understanding of the wandering men, as Bruho is suffering from environmental dread, making sure to slash any tires he finds, even completely trashing a few parked cars as he worries about the future of Earth. Dirty Fred isn’t quite as violent, preferring the art of conversation and deception, prepared to talk his way out of any heightened confrontation. He’s also an alcoholic, which contributes to his loquaciousness and general disregard for anything but himself. The travelers are making their way through the Catskills in “Doomsdays,” and most of the viewing experience follows the pair as they find houses to infiltrate, checking doors and windows for openings. Once inside, the duo are destructive, tearing through belongings as they search for food, booze, and drugs. They entertain themselves with punching contests, slugging each other in the shoulder, and Bruho has a fondness for waking people up by urinating on them. Dirty Fred remains oversexed as well, openly masturbating when near a stimulating situation.

It’s not easy to stay invested in the misadventures of Bruho and Dirty Fred, as Mullins doesn’t have much for the duo to do, following their breaking and entering routine over the course of weeks in a remote area. They entertain themselves with occasional company, including the seduction of two hairdressers picked up at a local bar, and Jaidon joins the march, with the bullied man finding comfort in two strangers who offer an education on the ways of a vagabond life. “Doomsdays” doesn’t escalate, tracking Bruho and Dirty Fred’s entertainment, where they bet on whether or not a home is a private residence or a rental. They also snoop in these private lives, even finding a sex diary they use to get out of a tight situation with a homeowner.

There’s hope that the addition of Reyna might add something more exciting to “Doomsdays.” She’s not much of a personality, but the presence of a woman trying to understand how these men tick breaks the repetitiveness of the picture, and Mullins makes some effort to play with secrets and lies as the foursome carry on with their business of trashing homes.

Doomsdays Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The image presentation (2.38:1 aspect ratio) for "Doomsdays" offers acceptable detail, permitting viewers to examine the expanse of the locations, and housing interiors maintain dimension as the characters explore their surroundings. Decorative additions as also mostly open for inspection. Skin particulars are decent, and costuming retains fibrousness with heavier coats and T-shirts. Color maintains appealing greenery throughout forest tours. More active primaries are found on clothing and interior design choices. Skin tones are natural. Delineation is satisfactory. Blockiness is present at times, with a few severe displays.

Doomsdays Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 2.0 Dolby Digital mix maintains clarity with dialogue exchanges that occasionally wrestle with equipment limitations. Musical offerings provide a basic understanding of instrumentation. Atmospherics are appreciable, with the characters finding their way through the open world and inside echo-y living spaces.

Doomsdays Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• "Doomsdays" (3:02, HD) is the original short film that inspired the picture.

• "Erection and Destruction" (11:45, HD) is a 2024 short film from writer/director Eddie Mullins.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (1:01, HD) is included.

Doomsdays Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Is "Doomsdays" a comedy? Not in the traditional sense. Mullins invests in dry scenes of conversation, keeping Dirty Fred a sarcastic liar. There's some physical activity with infiltration sequences, as Jaidon doesn't know what he's doing at first, but most of the picture remains a static creation without any drama, while scenes of chaos and celebration are recycled throughout the viewing experience. Mullins doesn't seem to have an end game with the endeavor, content to exist in this strange world of transients and their confidence that they have the world figured out. "Doomsdays" isn't riveting in the least, but perhaps those more willing to accept its wandering ways and love of antisocial behavior might enjoy the showcase of slacker wanderlust Mullins conjures here.