★★☆☆☆ Dark Nature (2009), the directorial feature debut from BAFTA-winning writer Marc de Launay, promises much but ultimately fails to deliver on its lofty ambitions. This Scottish slash fest - starring a cast of virtual unknowns including Len McCaffer, Imogen Toner and Vanya Eadie - plays out like a heavily diluted episode of Midsomer Murders. However, when you consider that the said television show has more life in a typical two-hour episode than this flawed attempt at a people-in-peril chiller manages in its slight 76 minutes, you know that you're in for trouble before the opening credits have even finished rolling.
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- 1/1/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Dark Nature was shot in the rolling foothills of Scotland and the film is a hilarious turn on the routine slasher film. Cat and mouse chases abound, yet Dark Nature is more than blood and guts. A review from the Scottish Daily states that the screenplay is excellent and sure to develop a "cult following" (Daily). The film also quirts "rivers of raspberry sauce [blood]" and two early reviews appear satisfied with Marc De Launay's independent venture. The film also has comedic elements, with a family looking for a relaxing time only to find knife wounds and maniacs on the loose (Daily). The film has made its way to North American markets quickly and Dark Nature will be available in multiple formats April 27th.
The synopsis/pitch for the feature here:
"Dark Nature's story revolves around a family holiday gone wrong, as a mother and daughter's trip to an...
The synopsis/pitch for the feature here:
"Dark Nature's story revolves around a family holiday gone wrong, as a mother and daughter's trip to an...
- 2/16/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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