Post-Mortem is the third installment in the Head Case series of 'found footage' horror films about serial killers who videotape their crimes. This time, the story follows a suicidal teenager named Seth, who wishes to escape his family of drug addicts. A manipulative serial killer named John comes along, promising Seth to make his life more fulfilling. He agrees to be trained in the ways of murder. Seth's depression and vulnerability make him an easy target for John. The character of Seth is sympathetic. I found myself rooting for him, hoping that he'd end up escaping his nightmare. But I knew full well that he wouldn't have a happy ending. On the other hand, John is a pure psychopath. Post-Mortem is pretty surreal in certain spots, though it's still realistic and disturbing. The murders in this movie are emotionally-charged and pretty tough to sit through (the slaughter of an entire family sticks out in my mind). By the time the movie ended, I was relieved that it was over. It made me want to go outside and enjoy a world where these characters do not actually exist.
Review of Post-Mortem
