Aftermath - Orrori dal passato

Honestly, I didn't expect much, because the haunted house theme had been used so much already.

But I kept watching, because its suspense was quite effective. I was really wondering how the weird happenings would be explained in the end.

"Aftermath" is a reasonably well made thriller with a lot to guess.

Though it has some flaws, its atmosphere is quite intense.

Prepare for a weird solution that actually makes up for some initially unexplainable events.

The film makes for a good one-time watch (naturally, few films of this "wtf is going on" genre will be worth a second time), if you have nothing to do. The scares are effective, the music is appropriate, and acting is ok.

The dog is really the most convincing actor in this low budget movie. I want a sequel with just the dog.

Initial story runs fast, seems a bit lame how the characters talk and interact.

They had a good idea but they failed to put it in action and it is is easy to guess. Story is in parts, like a bit of here and there and nothing seems to be in order to make it look like a well thought or executed film.

Though it is just for passing time most of the times you won't be able to stick with it.

Dreadful thriller got similar setups that you've seen better. Most of the times, Peter Winther chose to bring typical domestic issues over few horrific moments. Greene & Ashmore had tried their best but still couldn't escape tedious acts and ridiculous turns.

Btw, i wonder why some people gave good reviews for this. Did they get paid?

Aftermath: A couple with a troubled relationship buy a house where a murder/suicide took place which they get at a bargain price. The husband heads a crew which cleans up crime sites and yes they looked after that job. Strange things start to happen, their dog seemingly barks at nothing, won't go upstairs. Things disappear and reappear in different paces. Identity theft occurs. In this case the mundane rather than mondo events seem more threatening as a gradual aura of dread builds up. The oddities become eerier and nastier though. Red herrings are strewn as possible culprits are introduced but there are several levels to this narrative of terror with a couple of interesting plot twists. Nothing particularly original about this tale but it's well told and worth watching. Directed and co-written by Peter Winther. On Netflix. 7/10.