Wake Wood
Directed by:
David KeatingCinematography:
Chris MarisComposer:
Michael ConvertinoCast:
Aidan Gillen, Eva Birthistle, Timothy Spall, Ella Connolly, Ruth McCabe, Brian Gleeson, John Hand, Amelia Crowley, Darragh HandVOD (1)
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Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice their only child at the jaws of a crazed dog, vet Patrick and pharmacist Louise relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood where they learn of a pagan ritual that will allow them three more days with Alice. The couple find the idea disturbing and exciting in equal measure, but once they agree terms with Arthur, the village s leader, a far bigger question looms what will they do when it s time for Alice to go back? (official distributor synopsis)
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Regardless of how you approach this film, it’s worth mentioning that, among the new works of the reanimated Hammer studios (Let Me In, The Resident, Wake Wood), this one is the most “hammerish” in terms of atmosphere, theme and execution. The performances are wooden, the script is unconvincing (when the two protagonists learn about the “pagan ritual” they believe it way too easily; when a character is ambushed by the “Grim Reaper”, they don’t try to escape), the gore is amateurish and the film as a whole looks as if it had been shot a “few” years ago. But I’m really not sure if that bothers me or, on the contrary, if I liked it in some way. Cautious thumbs up, but this certainly is not horror for everyone.
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