As I continue to dive back into some horror films, it was
nice to pick up something at the video store from Brain Damage Films. It seems
as though it has been forever since I as able to pick something up from them.
This one was the 2016 supernatural/demonic flick The Conduit.
Plot/ Wounded by a recent divorce and haunted by a tragic
event in his childhood, Eddie returns to his hometown hoping to pick up the
pieces of his broken life. Unable to cope, he attempts suicide and winds up in
therapy, where desperate to fill the void in his heart he falls for Amy, a
mysterious and young wild flower. But something dark and sinister lurks in
Amy's past, will her love save Eddie or will it devour his soul?
I knew nothing about this one going in to it when I saw it
at Family Video other than it was from Brain Damage Films. Knowing that, I was
pretty much assured that it would be the typical low budget fair, and I was
right. While some may complain about the overall use of dream sequences
throughout the film, these definitely added something to the feel of the movie.
The performances were solid, and there were some interesting twists, but that
is not to say that the movie was perfect. There were some pacing issues,
incoherent moments, uneven dialog, and the run time may have been a little long
for the depth of the screenplay. In the end, this may not be the best of its
kind, but it is far from the worst. If you are like me and appreciate low
budget cinema, then give this one a shot. However, if you are a major
horehound, you may want to stay away.
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