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Muerte: Tales of Horror (2018)
A Great Anthology
Four tales of horror presented around dorky wannabe witches Spencer and Celine who plan to take revenge on a former lover they unknowingly were dating at the same time. Now they are seeking "special items" for a spell from a mysterious woman named Ophelia. Meanwhile Carter's sidekick, Zak, is sent to steal a couple of items for a séance at the same shop. While looking around for the items, Zak comes across a strange comic book called MUERTE and decides to steal that also. Soon afterward, strange things start to happen to Carter, Zak and their friends as they start to read the crazy stories featured in the comic book. The first deals with a sin-eating El Cucuy looking for one of his bad "kids" that got away from him so many years ago. The second is about a date with a vampire that goes horribly wrong. The third is about a vanity mirror given as a housewarming gift that turns into a soul-sucking mirror from hell. And in the final story, we will find out who unleashes all the evil.
For the start that caused all this, where Zak went into a witch shop. Stealing a couple items. While other ladies are trying to purchase some stuff for a spell, which plays into the whole anthology later in the morning as parts connect. From there it's split into three other tales which were originally shorts, that later got added to turn this into a 90 minute feature. You can actually listen to our Round Table Interview with some of the cast and crew, the shorts contained The Date, Mirror and El Cucy.
Muerte, relies on the practical effects and not much CGI if any at all. Muerte: Tales of Horror is just a fun story told and like mentioned above a nice way to connect everything. As the story unfolds, we find out there's Vampires, but with the sound effects, it could almost be compared to like a hybrid Vampire / Werewolf? However it's a nice guttural sound making these Vampire ladies that much more creepier and darker. Look at the first tale, The Date. Vampires trying to feed and not realizing the surroundings or should I say underestimating what was actually in front of them.
Mirror, probably my favorite little story. Involving a little ol mirror that seems to be taking the beauty and possessing Chloe into a murderous being. Trying to please the mirror by giving it blood. This tale, I believe is where Tessa and I started to realize some connections for the story that's in between of each tale. Without saying to much, it's different terrifying of how just one simple item from really a unknown source, even though it was bought from the same witch shop, could really be dangerous.
Finally El Cucy, which is the name of the Latin folklore Boogeyman that also ties into the in between story. Mario who played the creature, did a lot of research and I fully believe Mario became, El Cucy. A nice practical effect Boogeyman, creepy Latin dialogue that even sings a old nursery rhyme.
My final thoughts about Night Creature Productions, Muerte: Tales Of Horror is a very well made independent film that is enjoyable. With characters not so annoying or lame writing of dialogue, each story brings a nice touch to lead up to the actual finale.
I highly recommend watching and supporting this film, I do believe it'd treat everyone who loves anthologies. It may seem dark at times, but you got to ignore it and realize this is not a Hollywood film. Go into Muerte: Tales Of Horror with an open mind, because
"Muerte: Tales Of Horror brings a folklore to life through a comic."
Also check out the Round Table Interview Tessa and I conducted with Chris Ambriz (Director), Louis Alvarado (Producer), Mario Aguilar (El Cucuy), Tara Allen (Christina), Eric Lee Delagarza (Carter) and Ashley Ann (Ashley). And remember to support Indie Horror Films.
The Isle (2018)
It Deserves More Tries
When Oliver Gosling, Cailean Ferris and Jim Bickley get on land to retain their thoughts and get help with wounds. That was the easy part, however the isle they landed on isn't the safest place to have rowed up to. Even though it was the first piece of land they've seen when thought to be lost out in the dreadful ocean. From there it only gets more skeptical as the men try to get answers of when they could expect a ship to return to the mainlands, each time ignored rather than a simple answer.
What to me makes this creepy as well, is the well made shots with the foggy, misty grayish colors. Making the film not feel warm, but rather a spooky area where it seems no one can be happy or have seen the sun in days. However I do also feel if these people who were left on the isle, would have gone insane anyways. No social skills, except for seeing the same people day in, day out. And when things get "taken away", it is hard to spark up a conversation to someone new. When they could as well be, the next victim.
I love this idea of a siren ghost story, it's not your ordinary shots of a mermaid or even just some weird and not that great take. Matthew made sure to direct and shoot the correct lighting, sounds, and even had great actors (I liked them) to bring a folktale to much more creepier and darker version. Sometimes it's best if beautiful singing wasn't the cause of a shipwreck, then again. Maybe, it's best to know where you're going before exploring area's of the oceans without the proper knowledge of what is out there.
My final thoughts of Matthew Butler-Hart's The Isle deserves more credit than the typical, "it's boring, it sucks, you didn't need to make 90 minutes of a 30 minute story". What we watch is an atmospheric haunting tale, about a Isle that once had people before it became what it became. And The Isle was also on Indiegogo, raising funds.
The music, or should I say "beautiful singing" is fantastic and would hypnotize those within the waters that would eventually meet their demise before having their dead bodies washed up on shore. Just to have the isle be reminded of what became their dark days. Yes, we know this creature, yes we have plenty of films. But not like Matthew's, this felt refreshing and just down right creepy. Knowing that once you hear the singing you will be forever haunted... to death.
My only concern for the film, it's set in 1846. And well without saying to much, one item Oliver uses wasn't invented until 1910. To bad there wasn't another way of blocking certain things, however in my final sentence, give The Isle more slick and it definitely deserves more than the hateful speeches that have been going around. The Isle is highly recommended if you love the atmosphere of Robert Eggers, The Witch with creepy music, The Isle is for you!