Deep Dark

So Deep Dark is a pretty weird little indie horror movie. It's about this struggling artist who finds a hole in the wall that talks to him (yep), and it kind of becomes his creepy muse. It's not your typical horror with jump scares - it's more surreal and unsettling, with this strange mix of dark humor and uncomfortable moments. What I liked is that it feels unique and creative for a low-budget film. The atmosphere is super weird in a good way, and it sticks with you. On the downside, it can feel a little slow at times, and if you're expecting a "normal" horror movie, this one won't hit that spot. It's kind of artsy and bizarre, but that's what makes it memorable. If you're into strange, offbeat horror, you'll dig it. If you just want something scary and straightforward - maybe not so much.

Not bad or good, the movie is pretty much different from everything else I've been watching lately. But come on? One hour and eighteen minutes of a talking head and a failed sculptor? I had to give it a try. I would advice someone thinking about watching it to just give it a try.

This film is undeniably absurd; every aspect of this film screams "surrealism," from the refusal to fully explain or justify the strangeness of the plot to awkward, uncomfortable sex scenes. As I'm a fan of such movies, I enjoyed my viewing and was pleased to view something I hadn't seen repackaged and rebranded a hundred times before. Should you watch this film? If you're in the mood for something different and unique, sure. If you're expecting the film the poster and description portrays - that is, a disturbing and violent horror flick - then I think you'd be better suited looking for and watching something else. That's not to suggest this movie is without violence or gore, but compared to some of the more well-known surreal horror films (Videodrome, Eraser Head, and House, for example) this is a rather tame movie. However, be advised: there is an underlying theme of body horror throughout the film. If "gross out" (though the "ick factor" of this film is slight) isn't your thing, I'd recommend looking for something different to watch.

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Ok as for this film it had a very basic EVERYTHING. Sorry but its just austere in the low budget way that doesnt ruin it but keeps it feeling very independent. Lighting in the whole film was bright.

There's absolutely no horror beyond a couple of scenes with some shears, but it just got this festival feel to it. The main actor who plays Hermann is just ok. Everyone plays their unremarkable characters just fine. Music ok, its all rather minimalist. I did think the boice work of the main female character sounded like its from the Liberal party election ads. Odd but never scary its tight at 79 minutes. I look forward to their next film with a bugger budget or better story. Could be a twilight zone episode.

Deep Dark is a movie tethering on the fringe of horror genre, it's like a modern art on some posh gallery that may be confusing because due to its odd nature. It doesn't work like many thriller or horror flicks and takes a bit of time to roll, albeit its short runtime. There's just an intrinsic draw as though something bizarre is popping up yet one can't avert their eyes, and that itself is already a more successful horror than most.

Hermann (Sean McGrath) is an artist who's not particularly gifted. He tries hard to produce art to no avail. At some point his uncle rents him an apartment that doubles as a workshop. What he finds instead is a talking hole which presents him with artistic gift. This premise is so strange, it's almost satirically creepy.

In fact, the movie doesn't remotely have the same mystery feel to it, barely having any scare at all. It may even turn into comedy foray at a couple of instances, as it mocks its own protagonist and his predicament. The desperate artist angle works incredibly well, showing that desperation can give birth to foolishly appealing choices.

Without giving away much, this is one of the movies that relies on the quirky development, Deep Dark can be simplified into part haunting and part stalker theme. It's far from supernatural scares, so those expecting gripping thrill akin to Insidious might not find it here. The movie plays out in a type of fantasy, although it's still bizarre even for folklore premise.

Deep Dark is amalgamation of the weirdest aspects from fantasy and mystery wired together like abstract art. The sheer oddity leaves a strangely interesting aftertaste. It's recommended for those searching for something different, and the short length fits a lazy weekend slumber like a finger, among other things, on a mysterious hole.