After knocking out some work for Steelers101, I decided
to venture into the realm of low budget horror. I especially love when I can
find a movie that is centered somewhere in Pennsylvania , especially when the storyline
contains some legends or folklore. My selection for the evening in the 2010
Midnight Releasing entry Wendigo: Bound by Blood.
Plot/ For hundreds of years, Native American culture has
believed in the evil cannibalistic spirit known as the wendigo. For those who
had taken part in cannibalism, no matter the reason, it was aid the wendigo
would take possession of the person's body and soul. Once the wendigo would
take possession of the human host, the host would develop and insatiable desire
to eat human flesh.
This is one of the flicks that I ordered from Brain Damage
Films / Midnight Releasing, and I am glad that I picked it. Yes, there are some
low budget moments in the audio quality and some of the acting, but honestly,
those are minimal to the overall feel. While not perfect, this one has a lot to
like, with an interesting and layered storyline, a tremendous amount of gore,
and some solid twists within the scripting. In the end, the low budget entry is
a lot better than many films in this subgenre, and one that was very
entertaining. Sure, it is not for everyone considering the nudity and graphic
violence, but if you are like me, you will like this, check it out!