It takes a lot for me to give up on a film early on, but I lasted 25 mins with this one. It's like someone watched 28 Days/Weeks Later and thought 'let's remake it on the cheap' but without any likeable characters or new ideas.
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Bethany
(2017)
A Claustrophobic Ghost Story
12 April 2017
'Bethany' is James Cullen Bressack's most recent film and is a return to his much-favoured horror genre. 'Bethany' is definitely his best film to date, although I really enjoyed 'Pernicious' too.
It's story of a woman returning to her childhood home, which stirs up memories of maternal abuse and fear. The full story of her past unfolds throughout and is not until the end that we find out the truth. The film has a very claustrophobic feel and we can really get a feel of the tension and pressure that the lead character feels.
The only drawback for me was that it is a bit dialogue-heavy in places and some of the genuinely good scares are kept for the final act.
However, it is definitely worth a watch.
It's story of a woman returning to her childhood home, which stirs up memories of maternal abuse and fear. The full story of her past unfolds throughout and is not until the end that we find out the truth. The film has a very claustrophobic feel and we can really get a feel of the tension and pressure that the lead character feels.
The only drawback for me was that it is a bit dialogue-heavy in places and some of the genuinely good scares are kept for the final act.
However, it is definitely worth a watch.
'FEED yourself the final chapter...'
31 May 2015
Tom Six and his Human Centipede films seem to produce a 'Marmite' response in people. They either love them or hate them. I must admit to being a fan of the films and enjoyed the first two very much.
Part 3 is the final part in the Centipede trilogy. Like the second film it is connected only by the human centipede theme. Very much in the style of a human centipede itself. Each 'segment' is unique but linked together with the other parts.
Part 3 is brash, over-the-top, crazy, ludicrous, revolting and hilarious in equal measure. It's probably the most humorous of all the films with the dark comedy mixed in with almost theatrical farce. The film is a parody of itself with Tom Six giving the middle finger to those all thought the topic and subject matter of 1 and 2 was objectionable and 'should be banned'!
Possibly the best thing about Part 3 is the performance of Dieter Laser from the first movie. His portrayal of psychotic prison warden Bill Boss is quite something. Almost exhausting to watch but gloriously offensive.
Chances are that you won't see anything quite this crazy on film for some time. Granted, it's not going to be to everyone's taste. I think you have to 'get' the humour of Tom Six to enjoy it but if you have seen the first two and enjoyed them then this is a must see.
Part 3 is the final part in the Centipede trilogy. Like the second film it is connected only by the human centipede theme. Very much in the style of a human centipede itself. Each 'segment' is unique but linked together with the other parts.
Part 3 is brash, over-the-top, crazy, ludicrous, revolting and hilarious in equal measure. It's probably the most humorous of all the films with the dark comedy mixed in with almost theatrical farce. The film is a parody of itself with Tom Six giving the middle finger to those all thought the topic and subject matter of 1 and 2 was objectionable and 'should be banned'!
Possibly the best thing about Part 3 is the performance of Dieter Laser from the first movie. His portrayal of psychotic prison warden Bill Boss is quite something. Almost exhausting to watch but gloriously offensive.
Chances are that you won't see anything quite this crazy on film for some time. Granted, it's not going to be to everyone's taste. I think you have to 'get' the humour of Tom Six to enjoy it but if you have seen the first two and enjoyed them then this is a must see.
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