In a once peaceful farming community, a series of unexplainable events creates tension and confusion in a film that begs for a better understood script. Several disturbing scenes are really never tied together with a cohesive plot, and thus the bewildered viewer is left holding an empty bag of hope, and unfortunately things only get worse as the movie progresses. This is not story telling, but merely several undeveloped ideas. The presence of the always interesting Michael Berryman, and a sadistic performance from Ernest Borgnine as the cult elder, cannot overcome some intriguing visuals and ridiculous plot twists. I would classify this as more a missed opportunity than anything else, and it's a real shame because of the wasted potential. - MERK
Review of Deadly Blessing
