Fever Dreams

Four tales of suspense and tragedy. The outline of the plot seems obvious, but there is a curveball arcing in for each.

Personally, I watched each of these stories on a different day so that I could digest them fully. A rare treat.

The production qualities are obviously spare in places, but the team makes good use of what they have. The scenes with the police are especially well shot and portrayed.

The first story should have a trigger warning for mental health. The material surrounding self doubt and hallucination is disturbing, as it should be.

The set piece of glass for the second story was effective. It was also macabre. Brace for that.

The third tale was... difficult to watch. Trigger warning for elder abuse, though Karma comes round eventually.

The fourth tale snaps into place abruptly. An unsatisfying ending, but that's the modern mortgage market for you.

If you've got an hour and you want something new, give it a try.

Not made in Hollywood, and it doesn't matter: "Fever Dreams" is a surprisingly good film.

The stories are tight and focused, fresh and engaging, and provide a perfect balance of tension and humor as they move briskly along and deliver the knockout payoffs.

In "The Agent", Donald Sill and Jeff Briggs deliver stellar performances - authentic, edgy, tense - playing off each other in just the right balance to keep the viewer completely reeled in.

"The Entertainer" has a delightful twist and satisfying payoff, with Jason Caselli turning in a very solid performance.

"The Cameraman" is creepy good fun that's been masterfully shot and color-graded for a timeless Hitchcock feel.

And in "It's My House", R Keith Harris is really on top of his game in this ghoulish little vignette.

Other notes:

The exceptional musical score builds tension and emotion and is well-matched with the intentions and tone of each story.

The photography is outstanding, providing high production value on a limited budget. The camera angles, movement, and unexpected perspectives keep the viewer off-balance and uncomfortable - exactly what's needed to deliver a creepy and unsettling viewing experience.

Edit and Sound: top-notch, on-par with many high-dollar Hollywood productions.

Found this based on the recommendation of a friend. The collection of suspenseful thrillers will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat. Strong performances throughout, led by the host of the show. Clearly well-loved and and well-made production.

You won't want to leave your seat once you start watching this film. Have all your goodies with you so you don't have to leave your search. This is a very entertaining and attention grabbing movie. Enjoy it and perhaps you will want to submit your own review when you have finished it. Also, this is a film that you will want to watch again in the near future. The acting is rather good and they will keep your interest up and want to see more. This could be one of those movies that would have a second installment that will continue to keep your attention for a second time. One can only hope so in the future.

I remember watching TZ when younger and getting that slightly creeped out but fascinated feeling - I just couldn't look away but wasn't sure I wanted to see what came next. Well, Fever Dreams brought all that back and that sensation increased as the film unfolded. The emcee character from the first short is great at helping the viewer change gears from one short to the next. And a couple of the later shorts have unique stories that went to unexpected places. Really great suspenseful evening!