With the NFL Draft finally in the books, I can finally take
off my Steelers 101 hat and take a break. While I still have some work to do
with a total recap and undrafted rookie profiles, it will be nowhere near the
intensity of the past three nights. With some extra time on my hands, I decided
to venture into the mind of Poe for my next review. My selection for the
evening was Brain Damage Films, POE: Project of Evil (AKA P.O.E. 2) from 2012.
Plot/ In this twisted horror anthology, eight talented
Italian directors present their takes on the disturbing tales of Edgar Allan
Poe, each in a very personal and modern way. Prepare to experience the terror
of POE like never before!
Before I get deep into my review let me start by saying if
you are a Poe purest you should stay away from this film. If, like me, you
enjoy strange anthologies and love the master of macabre, than you may enjoy
this one. Clearly art house cinema, this Italian entry has a lot to like, as it
uses the classic Poe tales as a backdrop for surreal journey’s into the
macabre. The acting is solid, the cinematography top notch, effects really
work. Unfortunately, for many this is not the straightforward horror flick they
will expect and much of the incoherent and bizarre interpretations will go over
their heads. This one is clearly not for everyone as the combination of
violence and nudity sit outside the typical world of Poe. However, in the end, I
totally enjoyed it. This was one of the more original films I have seen in some
time and one of the more intriguing art house cinema pieces that has made their
way onto video store shelves. If you enjoy strangeness and can watch it with an
open mind, check it out; it is worth it.
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