What can I say apart from grim, grim, grim. Er, did I mention it's a bit grim? I caught this rather short (it's only two minutes in length) horror thriller at a film night in Birmingham. For the most part the other 'horror' movies were fairly standard affair; i.e. horror, but safe viewing for the most part. Not this one! This movie pulls no punches and does what horror is really there to do; shock and unnerve the viewer, which it achieved very well on this particular evening. The story concerns a man who kidnaps drunk women and forces them into acts of cannibalism in order to survive, until they themselves are eaten by his next abductee. Rob Leetham delivers a very cold and emotionless performance as the villain, but it is not a case of bad acting. Far from it, Mr. Leetham's performance is excellent, and it plays a major part in helping the film be disturbing and believable.
Essentially, 'LAST MEAL' is in the 'HOSTEL' style of film-making, which is both it's greatest strength and biggest weakness. Strength because it's a powerful and memorable film, and weakness as it will limit the venues that will be willing to screen it. A real shame, taking into account that most modern low budget horror is tacky and unimaginative.
Highly recommended for the more hardened film fan, but I don't think that it will be an easy film to find.
Essentially, 'LAST MEAL' is in the 'HOSTEL' style of film-making, which is both it's greatest strength and biggest weakness. Strength because it's a powerful and memorable film, and weakness as it will limit the venues that will be willing to screen it. A real shame, taking into account that most modern low budget horror is tacky and unimaginative.
Highly recommended for the more hardened film fan, but I don't think that it will be an easy film to find.
