Written & Directed By: Lee Cronin
Cinematography: Dave Garbett
Editor: Bryan Shaw
Cast: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchley, Anna-Maree Thomas, Noah Paul, Gabrielle Echols, Morgan Davies
A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
Even though the film isn’t quite what one expects. Definitely can appreciate it as it introduces us to new characters and surroundings. It as always leaves itself open for a sequel though doubt the survives would be back.
As I get older I don’t know if it’s me getting sensitive or a bit more squeamish. Films like this tend to be brutal to my psyche. As it might be the nihilism of the film. As it is violent and that strangely has no effect on me. This was actually less gory than the last EVIL DEAD movie it was a reboot and a bit of a remake.
Here maybe it was the violence towards children. If they were evil would have been fine with me, but here the film lets you get to know them so you care about them. so that they are interesting and you are hoping they might make it to the end. However, when there are other characters in the film they are slaughtered in the span of five minutes. You know that the film is going to need some more deaths.
Though the film does stay a bit unpredictable which one can appreciate. Though modern day it has a 1980’s/90’s vibe and can spot some of its inspirations.
The film follows the trend of being under-lit so that everything becomes exceptionally dark in certain scenes. You can make out most of what is happening but at times it is tether hard to make out certain moments.
Even though the last scene kind of explains the prologue and opens up the film to new locations. It makes little sense. As you wonder how it was so terrible on that floor. You would think the whole building would be suffering and under attack and then the film makes it seem like nope only that one. It’s a big leap but acceptable.
At least it brings the film full circle with the prologue.
This film is definitely more enjoyable than the last film as it is at least not following a blueprint and is more lively. Even as it stays in a secluded area. It stays entertaining throughout and does have you on the edge of your seat.
The prologue feels like it’s there more to have a high body count for the film overall and give room for a sequel.
This is definitely a film that breathes life into the franchise and gives hope to what might come next. As it goes places other films seem scared of and it feels at times like a relentless onslaught.
One thing about this film and the last film you can appreciate is that it seems to be moving into more the horror genre of the first film and less the slapstick comedy of the other two movies of the trilogy and the television series. (Which I happen to enjoy). Each of these films is canon and takes place in the same universe, but wisely each film has its own reality and levels.
So you can almost choose which road you prefer.
It’s almost like when a silly conversation gets serious with facts.
Grade: C+
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