the dead pass on their stories carved in flesh to our world
Links: AFFF / imdb
quote: "voodoo and blowjobs. ah, they grow up so fast these days"
Based on books written by Clive "Hellraiser" Barker and the hand of the master is eminent both in storyline and the overal classic style of the film. From the very first moment I had a strong deja-vu concerning story, style, visuals and even actors. Yet after watching it I can't say I've seen it before. Might've read the books?
The story takes place in a house which is a crossroad between our world and the highways of the dead. A student first tricks a professor into thinking the dead are rather violently communicating with him, but finally ends up as the "book of blood": his skin is continuously being carved through with the stories of the dead. A film well-executed in every way, prominently showing that good horror is not created by the goriest or most impressive CGI scenes. If only more of Hollywood would take notice.
Rating: 8
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