First let's note that this is not a common genre in the gay themed films. I think it is a bold attempt and all involved should be commended. The basic plot is a young doctor is struck by electricity and recovers in the hospital, only to find out that he is not alone in this experience. He is invited to join a group of other survivors and then the "fun" begins. Socket tackles addiction on a whole new level.
With that in place let's discuss the performances. The two female actresses bring a sense of comedy to the movie and are well cast in the roles they perform. The cast that form the circle of the non-typical support group are well played in a spooky addictive way. Which leaves us with the two main actors, Derek Long and Matthew Montgomery.
Derek Long gives us a quality performance as the doctor on the brink of addiction. His development goes from the laid back doctor with flirtatious intentions towards Murphy to the heightened psychopath consumed by his addictions. Matthew Montgomery does well, as always in slowly letting his character develop in front of you. In this case going from a caring intern, to a taste of the dark side of electrocution addiction, and begins to really care about Dr. Matthews. It is Murphy's seduction that takes us on the journey that will eventually lead them to the destruction of the addiction, and Matthew Montgomery handles that journey and seduction masterfully.
This is not an easy genre to step in and out of and I think it was for the most part a good effort.
With that in place let's discuss the performances. The two female actresses bring a sense of comedy to the movie and are well cast in the roles they perform. The cast that form the circle of the non-typical support group are well played in a spooky addictive way. Which leaves us with the two main actors, Derek Long and Matthew Montgomery.
Derek Long gives us a quality performance as the doctor on the brink of addiction. His development goes from the laid back doctor with flirtatious intentions towards Murphy to the heightened psychopath consumed by his addictions. Matthew Montgomery does well, as always in slowly letting his character develop in front of you. In this case going from a caring intern, to a taste of the dark side of electrocution addiction, and begins to really care about Dr. Matthews. It is Murphy's seduction that takes us on the journey that will eventually lead them to the destruction of the addiction, and Matthew Montgomery handles that journey and seduction masterfully.
This is not an easy genre to step in and out of and I think it was for the most part a good effort.