Aftermath

I expected to be entertained by a just above average movie, but the low ratings made me wary, and I wasn't quite sure about it... Boy was I surprised! In a good way.

First of all - people call this movie slow. Ahm, it's called SUSPENSE!! And it worked really well.

It's not 100% horror, but actually a mix of horror, drama, mystery and thriller. A lot could go wrong with that formula, but it's well written, very entertaining and very well acted. So many great hidden hints along the way; camera angles, sounds etc. But I'm not going to give anything away. Just watch it.

A semi poor, young couple starts a new life in a luxury house with a bloody past. This premise is followed by the usual horror arsenal: noises, cold, etc. The plot twist that follows doesn't really improve anything. It's basically a tv-tier movie.

Initial story runs fast, seems a bit lame how the characters talk and interact.

They had a good idea but they failed to put it in action and it is is easy to guess. Story is in parts, like a bit of here and there and nothing seems to be in order to make it look like a well thought or executed film.

Though it is just for passing time most of the times you won't be able to stick with it.

Aftermath: A couple with a troubled relationship buy a house where a murder/suicide took place which they get at a bargain price. The husband heads a crew which cleans up crime sites and yes they looked after that job. Strange things start to happen, their dog seemingly barks at nothing, won't go upstairs. Things disappear and reappear in different paces. Identity theft occurs. In this case the mundane rather than mondo events seem more threatening as a gradual aura of dread builds up. The oddities become eerier and nastier though. Red herrings are strewn as possible culprits are introduced but there are several levels to this narrative of terror with a couple of interesting plot twists. Nothing particularly original about this tale but it's well told and worth watching. Directed and co-written by Peter Winther. On Netflix. 7/10.

The dog is really the most convincing actor in this low budget movie. I want a sequel with just the dog.