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“About a third into "A Dark Song" I knew that I was watching something, that short of a sudden change in quality, would be an immediate favorite. Upon ”
Fall Horrorfest 2018 (40 movies items)" Watched October 22nd Rating: Streamed on Netflix A kinda different take one several ideas and honestly it did a more than decent job, even if it felt like it kept me at arm's length the whole time. I never got really wrapped up in the story as much as I wanted to. It is smart enough to keep the audience in the dark about the main character's backstories, so we learn things about the two leads as they learn them about each other. This makes it teeter-totter between a fun, twisted guessing game"
October 2018 Horrorfest (42 movies items)"First viewing - Oct. 27th This was not the droid I was looking for I guess. I've seen a fair bit of praise for this film which led me to give it a look, but I can't say I share such sentiments. Oh sure, it's watchable enough I guess. The acting is pretty good, and the story takes a unique approach among the "dark rituals" films by focusing on the ritual itself rather than the consequences. As such it makes the ritual process look tedious and shows that it requires far more effort than most of u"
70 Underappreciated and Lesser Known Horror Films (70 movies items)"Brilliant psychological horror that keeps you guessing as to the intentions of its riveting protagonists as they conduct an invocation ritual whilst isolated in a house for months. Tensions mount, paranoia boils, and the truth brings forth the unexpected. Top notch cast, great cinematography, a brilliant score, and the most realistic depiction of ritual magick I've yet to see onscreen. "
“About a third into "A Dark Song" I knew that I was watching something, that short of a sudden change in quality, would be an immediate favorite. Upon completion, I found that the film transcended even this assertion. I can honestly say "A Dark Song" is absolutely one of the best horror films I've ever seen.
The film follows Sophia, a grieving mother who spares no expense or physical/spiritual comfort to find what she seeks. Driven by this need she employs the talents of a seemingly undependable adept of magick named Joseph Solomon. Together they undergo a grueling ritual of invocation that brings both of them closer to their respective desires. Desires which may not be as clear as initially perceived.
Herein lies the driving force of the majority of the film and one of ” read more
