Last night, I decided to take a small break from the blog as
I was working on the second draft of my short film script for No Face, He Has No Face! While I was writing and
editing, I did put on some horror to help keep my mind focused. The first movie
up for review from the night was the 2014 slasher The Drownsman.
Plot/ After nearly drowning in a lake, Madison develops a
hydrophobia that is emotionally crippling. When she begins seeing visions of an
evil figure, four friends stage an intervention but accidentally open a gate to
a dark place.
This was a difficult movie to review. While there are a lot
of moments that feel familiar and cliché, it also sparks some originality and
has a tension that pulls you in. The storyline is interesting; the performances
are solid, and there are some gripping scenes with some intriguing cinematography
and effects. Yes, there are some parts of the movie that are predictable, there
are some plot holes, and there are a lot of unanswered questions throughout,
but those do nothing to hamper the overall entertainment value of this one. In
the end, this was one of the better supernatural/slasher flicks to come around
in some time and adds just enough curious moments and mystery to make it
worthwhile. If you are looking for something in this genre, give it a shot!
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