mscynthiacampbell Reviews

Daylight's End (2016)

Another Kaufman Thrill ride!

[9/10 · 19 April 2016]

I hope many get to see Will Kaufman's latest action thriller Daylight's End. It premiered recently at the Dallas International Film Festival to a sold out crowd.

Set in a post apocalyptic world with Dallas as it's location, this thrill ride is not just "another zombie genre" flick. It is an edge of the seat kind of movie with suspense at every turn. The gun play, like most of Kaufman's other films, is nothing short of intense and extremely well researched and accurate. Not too often is such accuracy maintained with regard to weapons and usage.

It was also great to see key Dallas landmarks used as backdrops and also the Baker Hotel as well. As both of these structures is currently undergoing restoration, this is nice to capture the conditions of both before the re-do.

The imagery is stunning and in combination with the perfect cast picks, this indie flick should get all the attention and accolades it deserves.

I just hope it can be seen by the masses...and SOON!

Vanished (I) (2014)

Powerful Family Drama

[10/10 · 7 November 2014]

Vanished is the new film from Dreams Come True Productions, and it is a superb effort from this film group. Vanished tells the powerful and gripping tale of an abduction. It is based on the book of the same title written by Candy J Beard.

Carla and Chris Bennett had the perfect life until the day their seven year old daughter, Kimberly, was abducted in broad daylight, without a trace! All attempts to find her come up empty, leaving the community baffled. Who took young Kimberly and why? Days turn into weeks and weeks into months. Tensions begin to arise between the once happy couple as Chris blames Carla for Kimberly's abduction.

Soon, an old classmate of Carla's will make himself a permanent fixture in her life. Suspense ensues as the viewer wonders is he there to help her pick up the pieces of her shattered life, or does he have plans of his own?

And will Kimberly ever make it home again?

Vanished holds your attention and have a nice pace. It is also nice to see the talented Richard Bryant (from Lifetime's Army Wives) playing the lead. Hopefully we will see more of him in the future.

Thanks to Dreams Come True for a powerful family film that makes us all think and be fortunate for those in our lives.