This is a strange movie, a blend of several genres and could well have been directed by Guillermo del Toro or any of his likes.
It holds you in a tight grip from the beginning when it is very influenced by 40-50's noir or horror movies, to develop into something else more grandeur about halfway in. It is not easily understood or clear what is real and what is dreaming, psychological terror or supernatural terror. But terrifying it is, and made with references to classical themes about death, madness and heroism found in the ancient tales. It is about the grave digger Charlie Baker and his contract to tend to a graveyard for 6 months, because his predecessor "has gone AWOL" as is described in the film, when it is actually supposed he is to retire. He is left with no option, sick, and with threat from his boss to loose all his life pension and few belongings, he is forced to take the deal.
But on the way home/there, things become strange and obscure, and he finds himself in a world not like his usual one, forced to deal with different terrifying individuals and occurrences.
Masterful effects, well crafted characters and good storytelling make this a movie well worth watching, especially if you are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary...
It holds you in a tight grip from the beginning when it is very influenced by 40-50's noir or horror movies, to develop into something else more grandeur about halfway in. It is not easily understood or clear what is real and what is dreaming, psychological terror or supernatural terror. But terrifying it is, and made with references to classical themes about death, madness and heroism found in the ancient tales. It is about the grave digger Charlie Baker and his contract to tend to a graveyard for 6 months, because his predecessor "has gone AWOL" as is described in the film, when it is actually supposed he is to retire. He is left with no option, sick, and with threat from his boss to loose all his life pension and few belongings, he is forced to take the deal.
But on the way home/there, things become strange and obscure, and he finds himself in a world not like his usual one, forced to deal with different terrifying individuals and occurrences.
Masterful effects, well crafted characters and good storytelling make this a movie well worth watching, especially if you are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary...