When over-produced and over-hyped horror films fail to satiate our need for something at the most carnal level, indie steps in and feeds us directly from its hand. The Shattering, written by Ward Parry and directed by Jason Boritz, quenches our thirst for perfectly paced story-telling that builds on an ever evolving intensity. It cleverly utilizes our innate fear of the dark, and the odd unease in the quiet stillness of the night. What is unknown to you, and what you can’t see just may very well be your worst nightmare once it rears its ugly head.
The familiar set up of a group of friends, played by Liam McMahon (“The Tudors”), Chris Jarvis (“Beyond the Sea”, “Phantom of the Opera”), Elizabeth Anweis, Anna Moore, Holly Burns, Ben Fritz, Jaz Martin, Dmitriy Karpov, and Kai Alexander, follow them into a cabin in a remote area in the woods, where they are subsequently used as bait to lure out werewolves. What these friends soon discover is that their initial intention to find a cure for their friend’s cancer by a healer in the woods, has led them to their own ultimate horrific demise. The driving factor of this film rests heavily on the emotional motivation of its characters. Desperation coupled with impassioned anxiety creates a unnerving setting. The Shattering perfectly choreographs action, special effects, and psychological manipulation.
Official Synopsis:
“In the dead of night, Donovan drives with his girlfriend, Lucy and several friends to a secret rendezvous in the woods. They believe they are meeting a “healer” who can cure Lucy’s cancer, but they grow suspicious when a booby-trap in the road forces them to stop short of their destination. when the driver gets out to investigate he is brutally killed and dragged from the car. Terrified, the remaining friends run for their lives to a deserted cabin, dodging the paramilitary commandos that hunt them as well as the deadly creatures that slaughtered their friends. As the friends die, one by one, they realize too late that Donovan has set them up as bait in exchange for a magic elixir he believes will heal Lucy, but even Donovan is not prepared to pay the price for Lucy’s cure.”
The Shattering will be available on DVD March 24th. Support for indie horror films ensures that this genre will continue to thrive well past spoon-fed productions that tend to make us feel empty inside. Fresh talent and a fresh perspective are essential to excellent film-making, and The Shattering meets these needs.
The Shattering is available on Amazon.com
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