Fringes of Horror: Haze (2005)

The Rating System

All opinions are my own. We are all different. What I may think is great, you may this terrible. Don't let my opinios stop you from exploring the vast world of horror in all media.

~Mind Blowing: Search for this movie immediately. It can only be described as pure greatness and possible an instant classic.

~So Good: Highly recommended because for one reason or another it stands out above the usual fair. Put the movie on your radar as it wont disappoint.

~In the Middle: The movie is a nothing special, average affair. It may entertain in the short term but it will be easily forgettable in the long haul.

~Warning: This movie is a cliched driven slop of familiar territory. Only watch if you're really of fan of this type of material.

~Steaming Pile: The movie is absolute garbage, a complete bore, and not worth the time or effort.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Haze (2005)

Starring: Shinya Tsukamoto
Director: Shinya Tsukamoto

Premise:
A man wakes up in room and doesn't know why he is there. He must endure physical and mental abuse to try and figure out what has happened.

My Take:
Shinya Tsukamoto is one of my favorite directors. His work is so cerebrally bizarre and brutual yet comes with a huge dose of humanity. This short is no different. He pacts more emotional pain in 20 minutes than some movies get all together. He makes a very basic storyline and turns it into unique perfection. I highly recommed watching this if you are a fan of his work or as a starting off point of the directors catalog.

Rating: So Good