Seeds

I recently watched "Seeds". I wasn't aware of the film until a friend mentioned having seen it. All I can say is, I'm so glad I took his advice, because man is this a really good film. I watch a lot of films of all different types and while this film seems to be categorized as a genre film, I found it to be more of a really strong dramatic film with some interesting twists and turns.

I won't get into anything too specific because the last thing I'd want to do is be a "spoiler". The film's story is unlike any I've seen before. There were so many things that kept me interested and wondering what was next, right from the very first minutes. The main characters are all really good and although it took me a while, I eventually recognized the lead actor (Trevor Long) from "Ozark". I personally loved his character and stay riveted during every scene he was in.

The film has a kind of fantasy like quality to it and I think thats really what makes it feel different. I'd recommend it highly to anyone looking for something different than your normal fare. I don't know how it sneaked under my radar in the first place, but I'm glad someone told me about it, so I'm writing this review to tell you to put it on your watch list.

This is NOT a horror film, nor is it a thriller. This so called "film" explores pedophilia under the guise of "art".

This film is about a middle aged man, (Marcus) who happens to be infected with by some parasitic seed that causes him to have sexual exploits with a young girl......how convenient! However the creature that's infecting him is nothing more than a metaphor for his own sick and perverted desires.

To make matters worse, the movie is painfully slow, boring and vague with an ending that provides us with no answers.

One would have to question the sinister motives of the writers and creators of this child abuse trash.

The director sets the mood right off the bat. Makes you feel you are right there. I understand it can be a little slow paced for some, but it keeps you wanting to watch more. Trevor Long is phenomenal in it! After seeing him in this, then seeing him in Ozark, it's unbelievable to think it's the same actor. This won't be everyone's kind of movie, but if you can understand what the director is going for, you will love it as I did!

"Seeds" isn't unique in its style or concept when telling stories like this, surreal melodrama and psychological horror meant to serve as a metaphor for something else. It is creative, and even with such dark, uncomfortable material, the film is often poetic. Right off, I got impressions of classic horror dramas like "Suspiria" and "Possession". Two films that hardly made sense at times, flowed in a dreamscape of confusion and melanchalia, but managed to be captivating and hypnotic.

"Seeds" is filmed beautifully, the characters hang between detached mimics and relatable, tragic beings. I have to admit though that a lot of the film is muddled in aimless grandeur, and it took far too long for a clear story line to emerge. There is also a very real moment when you understand the metaphorical significance, it all becomes predictable, and I wished for the confusion and mesmer to return.

The horror rests mostly on the psychological elements, more so than the monster aspect. The conflict between ones own morality and propensity for depravity is universal and always relavent. The creature, set aside it's own existence within the film, is menacing when on screen . Strikingly so! Still what I personally wanted was a representation a bit more Lovecraftian, than what I got.

Overall I left the film being a little split on my feelings. There is so much in this film that is told disturbing, beautiful. The acting is superb, and the creativity can't be denied. But I also wanted a bit more actualized, traditional horror. Still "Seeds" is film worth checking out, and a project worthy of recognition.

Seeds is many things, a horror thriller, a dark fairy tale, a tragic cerebral journey of obsession. The film doesn't take it easy on the audiences, it is deliberate, complex and confrontational. Owen Long's directing choices of composition, pacing and tone are bold and confident.