Darkness And Light...
15 October 2021
BEAST OF MOROCCO is about Paul Carver (William Sylvester) and his battle to recover after losing his wife and child. Upon arrival in Morocco, Carver discovers that the man he's there to see has died, adding to his grief.

Drunk and adrift, Carver wanders into a party where he meets a mysterious woman named Marissa (Aliza Gur). He also meets Chantal (Diane Clare), who appears to be the polar opposite of Marissa. Carver finds himself torn between the two, even after some dark experiences with Marissa that point to her being not quite human.

All of this is played out in a metaphorical way, using symbolism -based on traditional folklore- to represent Carver's struggle between darkness / death and light / life. Much of the film is dreamlike, like something that Jean Rollin might have made in his prime, minus Rollin's penchant for rampant nudity.

Certainly not your typical horror movie. Highly recommended for those who seek a different sort of cinematic experience...
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