After suffering through a miserable low budget flick last
night, I wanted something different tonight that could help make-up for
yesterdays wasted time. After some debate with myself, I decided to venture
into the mind of one of my favorites, Clive Barker, and his 1990 cult classic
Nightbreed.
Plot/ A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place
called Midian where a variety of monsters are hiding from humanity.
I know this may sound off, especially being a huge fan of
Clive Barker, But I had not ventured into the world of Nightbreed until tonight.
What I found was something more than I could have imagined. Like some of
Barker’s other worlds, this one was fascinating, with outstanding make-up and
effects, beautiful sets and design, some solid performances (especially David
Cronenberg), and a tremendously dark and heavy atmospheric tone. Yes, some of
the characterizations were uneven and there were many non-linear aspects that
the passive viewer may find overwhelming, but those did nothing to take away
from the overall feel and message of the film. In the end, if you have not seen
it, what are you waiting for? This is a dark and beautiful flick that must be
seen. Of course, it is not for everyone, but if you are a horror fan like me,
you should LOVE it.
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