Director – Sam Barrett (No Through Road, Trapped)
Starring – Nicola Bartlett (Wormwood, The Reckoning), Austin Castiglione (City Homicide, Sororal), and Liam Graham (Into the Dark, 100% Wolf)
Release Date – 2018
Rating – 3/5
When I don’t like a movie I still have fun with it. I just finished watching Erotic Nights of the Blind Dead and, though I didn’t like it, I still like watching movies I’ve never seen before. I wanted to keep the no budget indie horror films coming so I went with another Wild Eye film. This time I tossed in the 2018 flick Dark Sister. The artwork really peaked my interest but I was worried it would be a Re-Animator clone. I want to thank Wild Eye for sending this one over!
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a young artist who is struggling mentally. She has been suffering from nightmarish dreams which depicts horrible murders. Soon her dreams find their way onto her canvas and those around her start dying. She is forced to look up her passed for a solution to her nightmares. **Spoiler Alert**
I was a little nervous when I tossed this one in. I had a bad taste in my mouth after watching Erotics Night of the Blind Dead but this one really surprised me and for many different reasons. Dark Sister is not the most enthralling story but I really enjoyed it. The film was visually pleasing and the story really worked regardless of the film’s budget.
The acting in this one is decent but very inconsistent. Some of the cast does a fantastic job in their roles. They go to great lengths to create a memorable character but some of the cast does fall a little flat. I respect anyone that can swallow their fear and act in front of the camera. It takes a great deal of dedication to pull it off so don’t take it wrong way. However, some of the characters feel underdeveloped and the cast is somewhat awkward to watch.
The story for this one is not what I was expecting at all. The artwork made me thing I was getting into a story similar to Re-Animator. The artwork actually does fit the story but the green syringe is so iconic and well known for Re-Animator that it does paint the wrong picture. Regardless, I like the story we were given and I like how it unfolded. There is a few dry spells where the scenes were a little difficult to sit through but if you stick with it you will enjoy the final product.
Finally, the film does have some blood and kills that are very reminiscent of classic giallo films. No gore for you sick fucks but if you want some blood with minimal practical effects then you will enjoy this. Overall, Dark Sister is a surprisingly gorgeous and entertaining film that I highly suggest you check out. This story driven piece is well worth your time.
