A writer becomes addicted to bug powder, and accidentally kills his wife, who was also heavily addicted to the nocuous substance.
I'll be honest, the recent, tragic death of the late Julian Sands brought me here, I always think of him when I watch this film, and he plays an important role in this curious tale.
What appears on the surface as a film about bizarre alien creatures, strange drugs and a bizarre reality, is actually more profoundly about addiction, it has taken me many years to understand exactly what's going on.
I do think the appeal of this film is slightly more 'niche' than general, it's not one with mass appeal, it will very likely frustrate the casual viewer, but I applaud the originality, and let's be honest, the source material is not what you'd call light reading.
There is no way on Earth this film looks like it was made over thirty years ago, it still looks incredible, it defies time.
I've gained an appreciation for this film in recent years.
7/10.
I'll be honest, the recent, tragic death of the late Julian Sands brought me here, I always think of him when I watch this film, and he plays an important role in this curious tale.
What appears on the surface as a film about bizarre alien creatures, strange drugs and a bizarre reality, is actually more profoundly about addiction, it has taken me many years to understand exactly what's going on.
I do think the appeal of this film is slightly more 'niche' than general, it's not one with mass appeal, it will very likely frustrate the casual viewer, but I applaud the originality, and let's be honest, the source material is not what you'd call light reading.
There is no way on Earth this film looks like it was made over thirty years ago, it still looks incredible, it defies time.
I've gained an appreciation for this film in recent years.
7/10.