suite92
The Three Acts: The initial tableaux: In a poor rental building reside humans and demons. The humans are not aware of the demons, who feed off the misery of the humans.On the human side, in one apartment are Frank and Lisa. Frank has rage issues and beats up Lisa now and then. In another apartment are 11 year old Sara, daughter of Jane. Jane is a chronic drunk who periodically passes out before sexually satisfying live-in boyfriend Andre, who is not Sara's father. Archie lives in a third apartment with Ruth, but treats his despair regarding his life with alcohol and Amber's attention on the side.On the demon side, Tripp, Mace, and Helo are the same demon type and live together somewhat contentiously in one apartment. The bulky demon Ford is older and studies 'demon science' whatever that is, and spends a lot of time trying to manufacture good luck for himself. Cornelia lives by herself, is an 'interpreter', and has lots of paraphernalia for divination. Amber lives alone, and feeds off the despair of men when she has sex with them.The protagonist is Atum Vine who appears as human to the humans; to them he's the super. The demons see him as a demon, and see him as the one who guarantees misery, or lacking that, some fresh drugs.Delineation of conflicts: Very early in the film, Sara runs from Andre, who traps her in the basement. He is enraged that Jane has passed out, and threatens Sara with rape. Vine intervenes since this might disrupt the balance. Vine does not like the cops in his building, for one thing.Unfortunately for the demons, the real reason that Vine intervened was that he felt compassion for Sara. That odd change in this demon heart breaks everything.There is a lot of consternation over this, especially after Cornelia diagnoses that Vine is the problem. Then it hits the fan.Resolution: Despite resistance from all other demon parties, Vine needs to create a new balance. Will he get any help on this?
Anrkey
The story had some issues and at times reminded me of a late night HBO flick. There were certain aspects I really wish they had cut out and perhaps elaborated a bit more on others. Even though we spend most of our time with the demons, I never really felt close to any of them with the exception of the main character. I'd have liked to have seen more WHY.What really made the film were the costumes. Nightbreed kept popping into my head as I watched. That's something I give a lot of weight to in a film and for the most part, they were done well. Especially when it came to Vine.Another pro of the film for me was the acting. I just kept hoping for a better, more cohesive story.
kodashapok
It isn't the best but then again it is what I would consider a B movie. The story is hard to figure out somewhat until about 1/4 way into the movie but it does have a lot of twists. If you like mysteries/drama movies then this B movie will be good for you. Try to remember before you write a review or say anything remember this again is a B movie. Please do not expect a A class film viewing and judge it as such. It is good for the budget they had and never know maybe the actors are just starting out or are like that one big B movie women from back in the day who was the voice of the lead women in heavy metal 2, she never wanted to go to A list movies she liked being the queen of B movies. So give it a shot you might like it, I know I was a little surprised sometimes through out the movie.
Syres Basnet
This movie is something unique. If you want a movie to watch so that you and others can unintentionally lose attention, this is the one. Usually I can find out what is going on within the first 15 minutes. But this was just impossible. Witchcraft to domestic violence, to oracle bones, then demons? What is this? You have to be a genius, or an idiot to be able to understand what is even going on. It's definitely worth it if you wanna see something impossible to understand. Also if you want to see weir transitions, this is the movie for you! Have fun wasting your money, and precious time on this!Sincerely- the poor souls who watched this