Reflections (2008/III)

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Director:

Barry L. Caldwell

Writer:

Mark Garbett (writer)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Carol sees things...

Plot:

When Carol looks into a mirror -- any mirror -- she sees images that horrify and repulse her. She's not a Medium...

Plot Keywords:

Death | Supernatural | Detective | Knife | Police

Awards:

9 wins

Cast

Adrienne Wilkinson	...	Carol Anderson
Matt Long	...	Nathan
Jim Beaver	...	Frank
James Morrison	...	Dr. Paul Wolley
Louis Lombardi	...	Walter
Ana Harrison	...	Real Estate Agent
Zoe Bell	...	Woman in Mirror

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Filming Locations:

Blecha Warehouse, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Safehouse Films

Trivia:

Carol's apartment has no mirrors visible - they are all painted over.

Quotes:

Nathan: That's a lot of bad luck, lady.

psychological kick to the gut

I caught this short film at a festival in Virginia. The primary premise of the film is that the main character sees horrible events from the past or future in every reflective surface.

This film surprised me with its combination of a person who's life is defined by a disturbing acceptance/expectation of the worst in everything and the life long psychological trauma that leaves her unable to do anything about it. The main main character (portrayed by Adrienne Wilkinson)expertly exudes an aura of defeat even when she as she seeks help.

Without trying to give anything away. The progression of the film follows a surprising, yet possibly inevitable path that has to be seen to be truly appreciated. I will definitely see this film again.