DEVILING
(14minute short)
USA, 2011
Director: Michael Sharpe
7/10
(14minute short)
USA, 2011
Director: Michael Sharpe
7/10
A pretty haunting and very well produced short film about a broken relationship, a vengeful mortician and one of the worst nightmares I could imagine.
The look of "Deviling" is awesome due to incredibly beautiful cinematography, stunning-looking shots, strong close-ups and a fabulously gorgeous color palette.
Robert Haulbrook delivers one of the most powerful, most believable acting performances I've ever seen in a short film. He gives his character an intriguing depth that really blew my mind.
Michael Sharpe's direction / script is marvellous and the chilling soundtrack is very fitting, very effective.
The ending is a bit too predictable and reminded me too much of George Sluizer's "The Vanishing" (1988), and I wasn't completely convinced of Jodi Essex' performance - but apart from that, "Deviling" is a cool little film, highly recommended to everyone who enjoys gruesome revenge stories.
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Maynard, you're really going 'long' to get these shorts some deserved recognition! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI don't normally do short films, but you've recommended a couple of very intriguing ones.
ReplyDelete@Craig:
ReplyDeleteLOL Thank you!
Yeah, seen lots of really awesome horror shorts lately, and theykeep-a-comin'.
@Mel:
Thank you, Mel. A year ago I would have said the same, but now I'd definitely call myself a short-film-fan.