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Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice their only child at the jaws of a crazed dog, vet Patrick and pharmacist Louise relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood where they learn of a pagan ritual that will allow them three more days with Alice. The couple find the idea disturbing and exciting in equal measure, but once they agree terms with Arthur, the village s leader, a far bigger question looms what will they do when it s time for Alice to go back?
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Desperation..
After a couple lose their only daughter in a horrible accident, desperation leads them to try occult means to bring her back. Unfortunately, things don't go according to plan, leading to horror, despair, and carnage. WAKE WOOD is a tremendously unsettling, atmospheric creeper w/ a gradually tightening sense of suffocating dread. It's also one of the best supernatural thrillers I've ever seen. If you enjoy stories like THE MONKEY'S PAW, PET SEMETARY, HELLBOUND (BOOK OF THE DEAD), or BOBBY from Dan Curtis' DEAD OF NIGHT (TV) anthology, then WW will make you smile w/ grim delight! Well worth owning.
It's Hammer Time! A Creepy, But Familiar, New Film From Hammer That Benefits By Incredibly Strong Performances
Reviving the legend of Hammer films certainly seemed like a great idea. Renowned for their creepiness and monster mayhem, Hammer was one of the most influential horror players in the film industry for approximately four decades (most relevantly, perhaps, in the fifties and sixties). Their 1958 version of "Dracula" with Christopher Lee is still considered by many to be the definitive film version of this oft told tale. Well, Hammer is back in the game! Their first release was the contemplative vampire remake "Let Me In," a terrific film that owes far more to its Swedish predecessor than to the mystique and allure of Hammer. Their follow-up film "The Resident," however, is pure Hammer--unfortunately, it's late period schlock as opposed to something that's going to reinvigorate the legend. Finally, with the creepy "Wake Wood," we've got something that represents the Hammer name and legacy in a recognizable way.
I must, however, be slightly cautious in my recommendation of "Wake Wood" as to announce it as a pulse pounding horror thriller might be setting up false expectations. The film is most effective at establishing an unsettling vibe and mood--it's an atmospheric film that owes far more to realistic and believable performances than to outrageous scares or gore. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of blood--but what really provides the tension in the film are the strong and sometimes fearless performances of leads Aiden Gillen and Eva Birthistle. Birthistle, in particular, is astoundingly heartfelt--aggressive when necessary but always accessible and vulnerable. After the unexpected death of their daughter, the couple struggles to cope. Moving to a new, and noticeably odd, new community--they are growing ever more distant. But the town holds a secret and it might just make them a whole family once again. But be careful what you wish for! Tampering with life and death is not for the faint hearted and the repercussions of their decisions begin to have horrifying consequences.
In truth, there is nothing spectacularly new or original in the film. The creepy town that unites for ritualistic supernatural events has been covered countless times (including, but not limited to, two of my childhood favorites--The Wicker Man and The Dark Secret of Harvest Home). Also, the yearning for a lost child at any cost has been imagined in many ways. As the violence starts to spiral out of control--again, it all feels very familiar. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't work. I liked Timothy Spall as an offbeat town elder--much more slickly menacing than in his usual role choices. The effects are good. I'd certainly warn those who are put off toward violence to animals, it can be grim going in that respect. And I really enjoyed the tease of the ending. But ultimately, the real selling point of the film and what distinguishes it from the many other choices in the genre are those terrific lead performances. More creepy than horrifying, this is one well acted film! So I'm happy to welcome back Hammer films and see what else they have in store. KGHarris, 6/11.
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