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Hate Crimes (2012): Directed by James Cullen Bressack
From director James Cullen Bressack comes a film that is brutal, real, unsettling and captivating. Bressack who is considered one of horror's rising film directors on the independent circuit and the director of the psychological debut film My Pure Joy (2011) creates a nightmare of a masterpiece. Hate Crime takes you moments before a gang of three thugs break into a families' home, doing unspeakable things that torture, harm and violate this all-American family during a birthday party.
Known for honest and real films that contain subject matter that pushes the boundaries even in the horror genre, Bressack hits the mark here with the controversial Hate Crime. While the subject matter is taboo breaking and harsh from just about the entire reel, Bressack finds away to hide the truth from us and lets our minds fill the blanks with brutal assaults that smacks the senses and doesn't allow the eyes to stop watching Overall the acting is believable with frightening and great performances by all those involved especially Jody Barton (Number 1), Tim Moran (Number 2) and Number 3 portrayed by the menacing Ian Roberts.
It is understandable why film fests have issues and refuse to show the film, it would cause discomfort to the most harden horror fan. Hate Crime is honest, psychological and real with a brilliant job done by Bressack and cast overall. Powerful and unapologetic only scratch the surface of this independent horror nightmare that makes you feel that you are there with psychological torment, violence and hell that actually is worth watching as a fan real horror filming.
From director James Cullen Bressack comes a film that is brutal, real, unsettling and captivating. Bressack who is considered one of horror's rising film directors on the independent circuit and the director of the psychological debut film My Pure Joy (2011) creates a nightmare of a masterpiece. Hate Crime takes you moments before a gang of three thugs break into a families' home, doing unspeakable things that torture, harm and violate this all-American family during a birthday party.
Known for honest and real films that contain subject matter that pushes the boundaries even in the horror genre, Bressack hits the mark here with the controversial Hate Crime. While the subject matter is taboo breaking and harsh from just about the entire reel, Bressack finds away to hide the truth from us and lets our minds fill the blanks with brutal assaults that smacks the senses and doesn't allow the eyes to stop watching Overall the acting is believable with frightening and great performances by all those involved especially Jody Barton (Number 1), Tim Moran (Number 2) and Number 3 portrayed by the menacing Ian Roberts.
It is understandable why film fests have issues and refuse to show the film, it would cause discomfort to the most harden horror fan. Hate Crime is honest, psychological and real with a brilliant job done by Bressack and cast overall. Powerful and unapologetic only scratch the surface of this independent horror nightmare that makes you feel that you are there with psychological torment, violence and hell that actually is worth watching as a fan real horror filming.
Demon (2012) - From director Mark Duffield (Ghost of Mae Nak) comes a film that is able to capture the passion, horror and emotion of the demonic film. Demon (2012) takes place in Victorian London as a man tortured with the affliction of love that transforms him into demon is beautifully told, shot and portrayed by talented actors Andrew Mullen, Clare Langford and Gabrielle Curtis. The film holds its own as Duffield direction is able to capture the struggle, circumstances and feel of the main character Lorcan (Mullen) and Amy Harper's (Langford) relationship within the curse of becoming a demon.
Beyond the visual stunning settings and character development, the film goes outside of the horror boundaries taking gentle steps into true dramatic focus. The blend of these genres harks back to the classic monster films with stories that not only intrigue but show true storytelling. While the story telling may be slow at times, the visual aspects as well as the quality makeup makes up for the slow steps. While Demon also does not reinvent the wheel, it is worth the time to watch and truly enjoy as it goes away from the shock, gore of modern day blood baths with an effort that is quality not quantity.
Beyond the visual stunning settings and character development, the film goes outside of the horror boundaries taking gentle steps into true dramatic focus. The blend of these genres harks back to the classic monster films with stories that not only intrigue but show true storytelling. While the story telling may be slow at times, the visual aspects as well as the quality makeup makes up for the slow steps. While Demon also does not reinvent the wheel, it is worth the time to watch and truly enjoy as it goes away from the shock, gore of modern day blood baths with an effort that is quality not quantity.
American Mary 2012/2013: Written & Directed by: Jen & Sylvia Soska Grade: B+ (Original, Disturbing & Beautiful)
Notorious as any filmmakers in the history of modern cinema, the rabid yet refined Soska Sisters have tazered the world right in the face with American Mary. Known for their unpredictable IFC Midnight film Dead Hooker in a Trunk, these "Twisted Twins" have brought about a new Universal monster with the film and the title character that is as precise as a surgeons hand in Mary Mason.
Mason who is a surgical student that drops out after traumatic events and unknown opportunities becomes jaded and forever altered. She is embodied by the lovely, dark and talented Katherine Isabella of the cult Ginger Snaps films. Isabella's performance is powerful and emulates perfectly to the Soska's vision and direction. With American Mary, both Jen and Sylvia Soska enter the ranks of such innovative and original genre filmmakers like Stuart Gordon, Tom Six, Takashi Miike, David Cronenberg, Marcus Dunstan, Mary Herron and Tim Burton.
The proud social statement by the Twisted Twins yet no-holds barred film never reveals too much building a solid foundation of style, cinematography and shock which is crafted at steady pace. While American Mary's plot could have been developed more and the conclusion less abrupt, the Soska's casting is fresh and high quality with deep, dark and eclectic performances by Antonio Cupo (Billy Barker), Tristan Risk (Beatress Johnson), David Lovgren (Doctor Grant), and the Soska's themselves who make a cameo appearance in the film.
Overall, the Soska's are versatile in their craft whether its balls out filming like Dead Hooker or the refined, emotional and unique beauty of American Mary. The Twisted Twins show a class and maturity that the viewer will appreciate as their eyes, hearts and minds are put through heaven and hell. Stylish, original, funny and beautifully disturbing is what the buzz is all about and American Mary is worth the time and buzz as it is a film that is perfectly imperfect. DANKE.
Notorious as any filmmakers in the history of modern cinema, the rabid yet refined Soska Sisters have tazered the world right in the face with American Mary. Known for their unpredictable IFC Midnight film Dead Hooker in a Trunk, these "Twisted Twins" have brought about a new Universal monster with the film and the title character that is as precise as a surgeons hand in Mary Mason.
Mason who is a surgical student that drops out after traumatic events and unknown opportunities becomes jaded and forever altered. She is embodied by the lovely, dark and talented Katherine Isabella of the cult Ginger Snaps films. Isabella's performance is powerful and emulates perfectly to the Soska's vision and direction. With American Mary, both Jen and Sylvia Soska enter the ranks of such innovative and original genre filmmakers like Stuart Gordon, Tom Six, Takashi Miike, David Cronenberg, Marcus Dunstan, Mary Herron and Tim Burton.
The proud social statement by the Twisted Twins yet no-holds barred film never reveals too much building a solid foundation of style, cinematography and shock which is crafted at steady pace. While American Mary's plot could have been developed more and the conclusion less abrupt, the Soska's casting is fresh and high quality with deep, dark and eclectic performances by Antonio Cupo (Billy Barker), Tristan Risk (Beatress Johnson), David Lovgren (Doctor Grant), and the Soska's themselves who make a cameo appearance in the film.
Overall, the Soska's are versatile in their craft whether its balls out filming like Dead Hooker or the refined, emotional and unique beauty of American Mary. The Twisted Twins show a class and maturity that the viewer will appreciate as their eyes, hearts and minds are put through heaven and hell. Stylish, original, funny and beautifully disturbing is what the buzz is all about and American Mary is worth the time and buzz as it is a film that is perfectly imperfect. DANKE.