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The Testament of Tom Jacoby proves that artistic intent is more important than a large budget to make an effective and suspenseful movie. Shot in stills edited together with a rich sound environment the impressionistic look of the movie works well to create real suspense and atmosphere. What makes the moving-still treatment work is an impeccable sense of timing.

Movies like Tom Jacoby should serve as inspiration for amateur filmmakers to take a fearless plunge into producing independent films. With a volunteer cast and crew, some borrowed equipment, some time and dedication plus a real desire to create something beautiful you can accomplish great things. Good independent productions are reminders of the origin of the word 'amateur' from the Latin amator meaning lover. An amateur is not someone who is unskilled but rather someone who undertakes an activity for the love of it. Tom Jacoby shows a love of the art from it's creators.

Six men, not bad men…really, merely scavengers, enter an abandoned mine in search of booty. While they are in the mine a cave-in occurs…leaving them alone in the darkness. Slowly, one by one, they disappear… as someone or something in the darkness stalks them.

"The Testament of Tom Jacoby" is an amazingly suspenseful story. It is a true piece of art. This is - by far - (up to this point) my favorite story that Edward Martin III has created. The timing is pure genius. The narration is wonderful and smooth. It heightens the suspense. The images are all amazing,

I will not explain much here, because I wouldn't want to ruin it for those who have not seen it. It is quite the site to see though. It feels like some kind of creepy fireside tale or a disturbing bedtime story.

Let us just put it this way, if Edward can make something this incredible with a very low budget the world better hold on tight.

This movie is included on the "Cosmic Horror Fun-Pak", a collection of short films put out by Guerilla Productions. The DVD also includes "Innsmouth Legacy" and a teaser trailer for a movie they are filming now called "Flesh of my Flesh". It is well worth the purchase.