Victim
- 2010
- 1h 14m
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5.5/10
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A young man finds himself held captive by a mysterious doctor and his brutish henchman.A young man finds himself held captive by a mysterious doctor and his brutish henchman.A young man finds himself held captive by a mysterious doctor and his brutish henchman.
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A young man (Stephen Weigand) finds himself held captive by a mysterious doctor (Bob Bancroft) and his brutish henchman (Brendan Kelly).
The opening scene uses the POV camera that, frankly, never works in any film and comes across just as annoying here. Luckily, it is brief. And even more luckily, it never really comes back. (The opening is referenced later, but it is less obnoxious.)
This film has aspects of "Human Centipede", or really any mad scientist movie. Like "Centipede", the doctor has an unwilling victim whom he wishes to transform into something superior. I would dare say the centipede is more disturbing, but the transformation here is more drastic. (I cannot actually say what it is without giving away the plot, but I will say once you catch on the film gets a lot more interesting.)
Overall, I give this a modest recommendation. Certainly not among the best films out there, but it is well produced and the acting is above average (the mad doctor is spot on). If you have other things to see, see them first... but this is better than you might expect.
The opening scene uses the POV camera that, frankly, never works in any film and comes across just as annoying here. Luckily, it is brief. And even more luckily, it never really comes back. (The opening is referenced later, but it is less obnoxious.)
This film has aspects of "Human Centipede", or really any mad scientist movie. Like "Centipede", the doctor has an unwilling victim whom he wishes to transform into something superior. I would dare say the centipede is more disturbing, but the transformation here is more drastic. (I cannot actually say what it is without giving away the plot, but I will say once you catch on the film gets a lot more interesting.)
Overall, I give this a modest recommendation. Certainly not among the best films out there, but it is well produced and the acting is above average (the mad doctor is spot on). If you have other things to see, see them first... but this is better than you might expect.
It is a low budget, badly acted, poorly executed movie. The plot is good copied somewhat from a french novel , which in 2011 adapted by Great spanish director Pedro Almodovar. Watch The Skin I live in if you have not seen. If you have already seen it, then don't watch it because there is nothing new here.
I had to make myself a drink after watching this film. I'd like to start by admitting that I'm a male. Also that I believe women should have rights over their lives and bodies without question.
The film will leave you a little shaky as was intended. The storyline is well thought out with many unexpected twists and turns. Hultquist and Matinez did a damn good job. Direction was fine, given an obvious limited budget the film seemed a tad scaled back. But no complaints. The less Eskandari showed the more freaked out I became.
Harrowing to watch. Especially if you see everyones point of view, motive and that of any victim of crime.
Actors Weigand and Bancroft turned in above-average performances. Weigand's character arc is particularly well done by the young actor.
Think I'll make myself another drink.
The film will leave you a little shaky as was intended. The storyline is well thought out with many unexpected twists and turns. Hultquist and Matinez did a damn good job. Direction was fine, given an obvious limited budget the film seemed a tad scaled back. But no complaints. The less Eskandari showed the more freaked out I became.
Harrowing to watch. Especially if you see everyones point of view, motive and that of any victim of crime.
Actors Weigand and Bancroft turned in above-average performances. Weigand's character arc is particularly well done by the young actor.
Think I'll make myself another drink.
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This is an excellent black comedy horror-thriller movie.
The three main male leads give outstanding performances and it is impossible to chose the best.
Some creepy stuff here for sure!
A young man is kidnapped and held hostage by a couple of weirdo's and he is then subjected to all sorts of horrors and transformations.
Best not to say too much as that could spoil the enjoyment of the show. I hope we get a sequel!
Well done to the Sundance Channel for showing this film.
Highly recommended, but this picture is for adults only!
8/10
The three main male leads give outstanding performances and it is impossible to chose the best.
Some creepy stuff here for sure!
A young man is kidnapped and held hostage by a couple of weirdo's and he is then subjected to all sorts of horrors and transformations.
Best not to say too much as that could spoil the enjoyment of the show. I hope we get a sequel!
Well done to the Sundance Channel for showing this film.
Highly recommended, but this picture is for adults only!
8/10
The entire plot is ridiculous and funny. It's a good movie to watch if you have a sense of humor and like the horror genre. Anybody else will probably think it's trash.
Did you know
- TriviaDr. Volk (Bob Bancroft) quotes poetry from Byron and William Blake.
- Goofs(at around 55 mins) Dr. Volk plays a phonograph record, setting the needle to the record before turning the switch that starts up the turntable. The gritty sounds of the record are heard before the turntable starts revolving.
- ConnectionsReferenced in La piel que habito (2011)
- SoundtracksNocturne in E flat Major Op. 9, No. 2
Written by Frédéric Chopin (as Frederic Chopin)
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- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 14 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
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