Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueIn "The Vance Institute," led by Hannah New from "Black Sails," vulnerable individuals seek self-improvement only to find themselves trapped in a nightmarish prison. Confronting their deepes... Tout lireIn "The Vance Institute," led by Hannah New from "Black Sails," vulnerable individuals seek self-improvement only to find themselves trapped in a nightmarish prison. Confronting their deepest fears, they must choose: Resistance or Death.In "The Vance Institute," led by Hannah New from "Black Sails," vulnerable individuals seek self-improvement only to find themselves trapped in a nightmarish prison. Confronting their deepest fears, they must choose: Resistance or Death.
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The Vance Institute is a Suspense filled psychological thriller/horror. It is heavy on having a disturbing atmosphere throughout the movie. There are definitely some themes and layers to this movie as well as the characters. The main theme is people dealing with their insecurities and inner fears and whether or not they will let others in an authority use those insecurities and fears to manipulate them..
I can almost see a metaphor for those that run this institute representing the government, the super wealthy and powerful . Those who are attending the institute are us, the people who are being manipulated. I could be reading to much into that as I am nit sure of the writers intention. This is a very dark film so don't expect a happy ending.
Overall I really enjoyed this film. It was well directed and acted and well written. I highly recomend.
Overall I really enjoyed this film. It was well directed and acted and well written. I highly recomend.
What this film sets out to do, it does.
The feeling of isolation and helplessness against the corporation is my favourite aspect of the film. From the scenes of the contestants alone in their rooms to their brief time together before challenges, nothing feels safe. Nothing they are given feels like it can be trusted and those in charge have an unsettling dark edge.
The only negatives I can think of is the sometimes jarring cutaways and editing along with the choice to make the film B&W. I'd love to have seen a version with even just some slight colour. The characters wear these cool red jumpsuits I wish we'd seen in all their glory.
The B&W does works best during scenes set at night with those classic heavy hex shadows that I love so much.
The cast do a wonderful job throughout and maintain a good chemistry throughout. You don't want to see them die so when that fate does meet some of them you can't help but feel some sadness.
Its a film with a gripping plot and premise that keeps you engaged for its runtime while also leaving the door open for more possible stories.
Hex once again demonstrate they know quality and how to make it. One for the watchlist.
The feeling of isolation and helplessness against the corporation is my favourite aspect of the film. From the scenes of the contestants alone in their rooms to their brief time together before challenges, nothing feels safe. Nothing they are given feels like it can be trusted and those in charge have an unsettling dark edge.
The only negatives I can think of is the sometimes jarring cutaways and editing along with the choice to make the film B&W. I'd love to have seen a version with even just some slight colour. The characters wear these cool red jumpsuits I wish we'd seen in all their glory.
The B&W does works best during scenes set at night with those classic heavy hex shadows that I love so much.
The cast do a wonderful job throughout and maintain a good chemistry throughout. You don't want to see them die so when that fate does meet some of them you can't help but feel some sadness.
Its a film with a gripping plot and premise that keeps you engaged for its runtime while also leaving the door open for more possible stories.
Hex once again demonstrate they know quality and how to make it. One for the watchlist.
To me this felt like a nice blend of The Stanford Experiment, Squid Game and fragments of A Field In England plus a little pinch of Dead Man's shoes.
An edgy psychological horror that used the black and white palatte properly to add shadows alluding to the dark world of the characters.
The set design was great with the cold uninviting hard edged Institute matching the militant titular Vance and his team.
I think the cinematography was very well done, perhaps a little too static at times, but I'm pleased it let the scenes unfold rather than force any dramatic tension.
I read another review that mentioned the static shots of the Institute being a bit too long, and I kind of agree with that, but besides that minor factor, The Vance Institute is a great twisted tale that has a great unnerving vibe.
An edgy psychological horror that used the black and white palatte properly to add shadows alluding to the dark world of the characters.
The set design was great with the cold uninviting hard edged Institute matching the militant titular Vance and his team.
I think the cinematography was very well done, perhaps a little too static at times, but I'm pleased it let the scenes unfold rather than force any dramatic tension.
I read another review that mentioned the static shots of the Institute being a bit too long, and I kind of agree with that, but besides that minor factor, The Vance Institute is a great twisted tale that has a great unnerving vibe.
Have been a long time enjoyer of Lawrie Brewster directed films and this is his darkest yet, familiar locations and some thowback soundtrack music that makes me want to watch past films. The cast does an excellent job big shout out to jamie scott gordon who is always excellent his constant air of tention is a joy to watch, the black and whilte was not expected but it works realy well the shadow work in the bedrooms is fantastic, even though im a hex media fanboy i will of course be honest the only let down being that it is somewhat predictable but frankly im nitpicking. Im short on words according to IMDB
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(Full disclaimer: I did a few days on this shoot as a production assistant, so I may not be completely impartial. Having said that, I've watched - and occasionally been involved with - quite a few Hex Studios shoots over the years, and this definitely stands out as one of their best.)
The Vance Institute benefits hugely from a smart and efficient script, which does an excellent job balancing the characters and keeping up a quick pace. Little time is wasted, as the film effectively builds the tension during the opening before suddenly (and quite dramatically) escalating the stakes.
Some brilliant design work in the sets and costumes really sell the premise, and Tom Molloy's effectively sinister subversion of a "self help guru" dominates the film, leaving a sense of dread hanging over every scene. The strong cast are served well with a particularly effective ending, with quite a few unexpected conclusions to the character arcs.
As much as I enjoyed the film, I would definitely have preferred to see the film in full colour. Having been on set during filming, I know how striking the visuals were - particularly the red tracksuits - and I would have loved seeing that colour on screen. This could simply be a matter of personal preference, though, as the monochrome visuals are strikingly bold and lend the film a 'classic horror' feel.
If you enjoy psychological horror and dark subject matter, then this is definitely worth a watch.
The Vance Institute benefits hugely from a smart and efficient script, which does an excellent job balancing the characters and keeping up a quick pace. Little time is wasted, as the film effectively builds the tension during the opening before suddenly (and quite dramatically) escalating the stakes.
Some brilliant design work in the sets and costumes really sell the premise, and Tom Molloy's effectively sinister subversion of a "self help guru" dominates the film, leaving a sense of dread hanging over every scene. The strong cast are served well with a particularly effective ending, with quite a few unexpected conclusions to the character arcs.
As much as I enjoyed the film, I would definitely have preferred to see the film in full colour. Having been on set during filming, I know how striking the visuals were - particularly the red tracksuits - and I would have loved seeing that colour on screen. This could simply be a matter of personal preference, though, as the monochrome visuals are strikingly bold and lend the film a 'classic horror' feel.
If you enjoy psychological horror and dark subject matter, then this is definitely worth a watch.
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