"L. A. Macabre" weaves a mesmerizing mystery against the sprawling landscapes of Los Angeles and the desert, with "The New Family" cult serving as a compelling character in its own right. The series' dedication to exploring the cult's background, inspired by the Manson family, adds a haunting dimension to the storyline. Throughout both seasons, I found myself fully engaged with the talented actors who brought the characters to life. The narrative's twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat, and the atmospheric setting enhanced the overall experience. Although the absence of a Season 3 is regrettable, the anticipation for the creators' next venture is high. With its captivating storytelling and well-developed characters, "L. A. Macabre" earns a well-deserved 8-star review, providing a thrilling and immersive viewing experience.
2 Reviews
Lots of fun
BandSAboutMovies20 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Fifteen episodes of the series L.A. Macabre are now available on Amazon Prime and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek.
Originally starting as a found footage web series on YouTube. the second season of the show turned it into a single camera drama with more locations throughout Los Angeles, as well as expanded characters, stunts and scares. Now, the Amazon Prime version has been cut into fifteen 30-minute episodes.
The series starts with three filmmakers - show host Ryan (Ryan Hellquist), director Colin (Aidan Bristow) and Ryan's younger sister Jamie (Ryan Bartley) - getting the opportunity to interview Callie (Corsica Wilson), a former member of a cult called The New Family. After the first episode of L.A. Macabre with her in it airs, Callie begins to get stalked by someone or something who just could be from her old life. Or is she everything that she seems?
If you're a true crime fan or someone missing Supernatural, this show has something to offer you. It starts off smart and quick before somehow picking up steam from there. I really like that the show moves away from found footage and becomes more of an action-adventure by the second season, while concentrating on the romance between Ryan and Callie, as well as the worry that she may be brainwashing him with the techniques that were once used against her.
Originally starting as a found footage web series on YouTube. the second season of the show turned it into a single camera drama with more locations throughout Los Angeles, as well as expanded characters, stunts and scares. Now, the Amazon Prime version has been cut into fifteen 30-minute episodes.
The series starts with three filmmakers - show host Ryan (Ryan Hellquist), director Colin (Aidan Bristow) and Ryan's younger sister Jamie (Ryan Bartley) - getting the opportunity to interview Callie (Corsica Wilson), a former member of a cult called The New Family. After the first episode of L.A. Macabre with her in it airs, Callie begins to get stalked by someone or something who just could be from her old life. Or is she everything that she seems?
If you're a true crime fan or someone missing Supernatural, this show has something to offer you. It starts off smart and quick before somehow picking up steam from there. I really like that the show moves away from found footage and becomes more of an action-adventure by the second season, while concentrating on the romance between Ryan and Callie, as well as the worry that she may be brainwashing him with the techniques that were once used against her.
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