The Apocalypse Box

This was an indie gem that expertly blends dark humor and political satire. A gripping premise set in a confined space, a group of strangers faces a deadly game orchestrated by a scheming politician. Kinda has the vibes of Squid Game.

The cast is solid, writing is sharp, filled with clever one-liners that keep you hooked. Visually, the film impresses with atmospheric cinematography and tight pacing. It's a fun ride packed with gore and laughs. Some moments might need more depth, but overall, The Apocalypse Box is a standout indie flick that highlights the creativity of independent filmmakers.

Writer and director James Eaves film explores the idea of a mysterious artifact resembling box being passed through different ages and civilizations in history promising fortune and glory for all instead leaving a trail of blood mayhem and death everywhere it lands.

Its commonly known as "The Apocalypse Box" The Apocolypse Box has now landed in modern day England in the hands of malevolent right wing politician Pier Stonesmith on the eve of his possible election.

Desprate to cling to power has acquired the box and has gathered a room of strangers to play "the game" they must use the box to grant each person a wish if they can remain in one piece by midnight they all stand to win a large sum of money. The group quickly find attempting to use the box even with good intentions has bloody and horrifing consuqeunces.

Trapped where they and cut off from the outside world the group find themselves in a Squid Game like predicament where they must fight to survive.

Director James Eaves skllfully the tension between his characters as a subversive and insightful vehicle to explore divisions in our society. Racial divisions, tensions and disconnection between the younger and older generations. The ever increasing gap between the rich and the poor. It made me think of something acclaimed "social issues" director Ken Loach would do if he ever tackled the horror genre.

The films atmosphere sound design and music reminded me of director M Night Shamalayan back when he was younger and consistent.

The Apocalypse Box is a worthy entertaining watch and holds up a very insightful mirror to our deeply flawed society.

Interesting locked in room with mysterious box horror genre' style movie with a bunch of "selected" individuals who each have a story as to why they are there. A politician set the game in play in hopes that he can manipulate the outcome of an election in a day or so to his advantage. Lots and lots of gore, unusual graphic violence, black magic, odd behaviors, creepy assistants. Kind of plays along using a very low budget, but gets the point across well, effects are sufficient and some are quite terrifying, nothing questionable, no nudity, some foul language. A few questions you may have at the end, what happened to the money, did the last person live, and what happens to the box next? All valid questions. Enjoy if you can not think to hard about it.

I enjoyed this movie, probably because it was different from what I imagined it to be. I was expecting a gory horror film, but it is really more of a psychological thriller, with a supernatural device (the box) that is a catalyst for exploring themes of ambition and putting self interest ahead of morality.. The backdrop is a political election, where a candidate is down in the polls and needs something to dramatic to happen, to win the election. Well, I THOUGHT I knew where the film was going, but it was full of surprises. It pays homage to the horror motif with a bit of gory but the real payoff was the exploration of character relationships, who cares about whom, and why? I can't say much more without spoilers but I particularly loved some of the visuals the director used in the telling of the story. The conference under the coat being one example. It delivers a serious message about how shallow our elections are, hidden under the veneer of camp horror, and the ending was great!

From the opening credit sequence on, I was pleasantly surprised while watching The Apocalypse Box. So many low budget films have no plot, bad acting and look like the cinematographer had no idea what they were doing. I am pleased to say, Apocalypse Box had non of these issues!

Director James Eaves did a great job with a modest budget bringing this story to life. Corrinne Wicks did a phenomenal job portraying a high strung politicians wife who only wants the approval of her husband. Lead actress Lola Knight sold the premise of the film with her grounded performance.

If you are looking for a fun indie thriller that will make you jump, but still let you sleep tonight, then I suggest you give The Apocalypse Box a go.