In a cinematic landscape saturated with gritty crime dramas and alien invasions, Mint Jelly dares to ask: what if the reptilian elite ran the mob?
The upcoming film from Speinsted and Ederpt Productions—creators of Retro Myrtle Beach Guy and Retro Myrtle Beach Guy: The Movie—blends the rise of modern conspiracy theories with the aesthetics of classic noir, all set against the surreal backdrop of Myrtle Beach. Described by insiders as Sopranos meets Men in Black with a dash of Breaking Bad, Mint Jelly is a genre-bending spectacle that reframes UFOs, cryptids, and intergalactic paranoia through the lens of organized crime.
At the heart of the story is a small-time bookie and his muscle, navigating the treacherous world of space mafia politics. But this isn’t Area 51—it’s Ocean Boulevard. The film draws heavily from local lore, including the infamous orange light sightings off the coast, the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp, and other regional phenomena that have long fueled South Carolina’s fringe mythology.
“We wanted to take the weird stuff people whisper about and treat it like street-level reality,” says Retro Myrtle Beach Guy, the film’s director and mythmaker-in-chief. “Not as horror, not as comedy—but something else”
Despite its edgy premise, Mint Jelly is surprisingly accessible. The language is family-friendly, and while the plot veers into the absurd—the tone remains grounded. It’s not a comedy, but the viewer is often caught between suspense and disbelief, reminded just how ridiculous things have become once the action takes hold.
This artistic approach pokes fun at the campy nature of flying saucers and lizard men, while embracing the popularity of mob dramas and anti-hero narratives. By fusing conspiracy culture with noir storytelling, Mint Jelly offers a fresh take on both genres—and a uniquely Myrtle Beach flavor that could only come from Speinsted and Ederpt.
Set for release in October 2025, the film marks a bold step in the evolution of local cinema. And if the buzz is any indication, Myrtle Beach might finally get the B-movie renaissance it was promised decades ago—this time with mint jelly on top.
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