The Birch

This is a very short horror movie with very little substance. It is a standard story of tormented kid who is protected by a supernatural being. Its been done a million times. The real lure on this movie is the creature effects. The Birch is really scary looking. The art design and practical effects for this creature are amazing. It is worth watching for this alone which is good because there isn't much more here.

A quiet young man with an ill grandmother (?) is tormented by bully. The guy is brutal. What he doesn't know is that there is a protector in the woods that can unleash incredible terror and destruction. Apparently, what happens has happened before. But we are sort of left in the lurch because the tale ends abruptly.

it impress. for cinematography, for performances, for landscape, for the clash between boys. but, more important, for splendid story. because the story reminds small significant facts who easy are ignored. first, obvious, bulling . second - the need of protection for vulnerable people solved by the return to nature forces. not the last, for me the essential detail, the strong link between grandmother and nephew . and the tradition as fundamental legacy for the right way of life. at first sigh - an admirable horror. at the second - a fairy tale. in fact - simple remind. about the force of pure heart.

This British made Crypt TV short horror is an interesting creature, in that it reminded me of Pans Labyrinth (2006) Standing at less than 4 minutes there isn't much of a story as there really couldn't be but the creators manage to grip the viewer and deliver a visually interesting and very memorable finale.

The trouble is for me it's one of those shorts that didn't work for that reason, the reason being that it didn't have time to develop and was practically a "Vine".

All the respect in the world for creating a tantalising tease of a story and fantastic visual effects but this should have been something a tad longer.

The Good:

Creature looked stunning

Real potential for something more substantial

The Bad:

Far too short for that level of content

Things I Learnt From This Short:

Why does that kid get a tree protector woman thingy? I want a tree protector woman thingy!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this matter and if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at any time this week or at any time on the phone or at the same time as I am in the office and I am very interested in the position and would like to know more about the position and I will be available to interview you and your company in the near future and I will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding.