Almost Human (2013)
After a few days focused on homework, as this creative
writing research class is pushing my limits, I decided that it was time to jump
back into the blog. While I have watched some interesting flicks recently, one
jumped out to me at Family Video and made me grab it. That film is the
independent alien / slasher flick Almost Human from 2013.
Plot/ Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant
flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last
to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe
that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him.
This was an interesting flick, and while I could sit here
and mention all that was wrong with it, but I will not, because it was actually
extremely entertaining in a weird way. This film has some pacing issues that
really work. While it is for the most part a slow burn, once it starts it rolls
along. Honestly, from the opening, and throughout the film, everything takes
place in a straightforward linear fashion. Sure, the acting is uneven; there
are some plot holes, and there is almost zero character development, but that
is secondary to the story of this film. What is impressive is the gore, and the
creative kills (and effects used on those kills) throughout the film. Sprinkle
in an awesome ending and some homage to classic horror films of the 1980s (Evil
Dead tree penetration comes to mind) and this one works. In the end, there is
nothing truly original in this, but it is an interesting and entertaining
80-plus minutes for gore fans. Sure, it is not for everyone, but if you enjoy
straightforward mindless horror, give it a shot!
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