"Z" is a not half bad little horror flick from Canada.
The best way I can describe it is a "Drop Dead Fred" 1991 "Boogeyman" 2005 mash up. Or put another way, the imaginary friend from hell.
Much of what takes place, at first feels psychological but that notion is soon dismissed, as things take a very real turn for the worse.
The atmosphere established in one rooted in family with a child like quality that soon darkens. Family harmony is transformed into violence, menace, terror and a hint of madness. its handled well with solid production values backed by decent acting.
There are at least two scare opportunities, I noted, that could have been developed a little further had extra time been taken to consider what makes horror "tick".
That said, I feel there's a lot more to like here than not. Its creative, subtle and eerily spooky. No small thing in a film world filled with beige knock offs, of knock off's.
7/10 from me.
The best way I can describe it is a "Drop Dead Fred" 1991 "Boogeyman" 2005 mash up. Or put another way, the imaginary friend from hell.
Much of what takes place, at first feels psychological but that notion is soon dismissed, as things take a very real turn for the worse.
The atmosphere established in one rooted in family with a child like quality that soon darkens. Family harmony is transformed into violence, menace, terror and a hint of madness. its handled well with solid production values backed by decent acting.
There are at least two scare opportunities, I noted, that could have been developed a little further had extra time been taken to consider what makes horror "tick".
That said, I feel there's a lot more to like here than not. Its creative, subtle and eerily spooky. No small thing in a film world filled with beige knock offs, of knock off's.
7/10 from me.