Flesh of the Void

‘Flesh of the Void’ (2018) Movie Review

The moment I saw the trailer for James Quinn’s Flesh of the Void, I knew I had to see it. The trailer presented us with a brief glimpse into a nightmare on celluloid certain to disgust and disturb. Well, I finally got to check it out. Did it deliver what the trailer promised?

Check out the trailer here!

Official Synopsis for Flesh of the Void:

Flesh of the Void is a terribly disturbing experimental horror film about what it could feel like if death truly were the most horrible thing one could ever experience. It is intended as a trip through the deepest fears of human beings, exploring its subject in a highly grotesque, violent and extreme manner.

Flesh of the Void is not a film for everyone. Some won’t enjoy its experimental nature (think E. Elias Merhige’s Begotten); others will decry it as being nothing more than vile acts committed to celluloid. What is certain to be consistent, however, are people’s reaction to the overall product: love it or hate it, you’ll never be able to forget it. And I think viewers will all agree on one thing: if a nightmare made a film, Flesh of the Void would be it.

Flesh of the Void begins with some haunting narration, then immediately thrusts you into the grip of a violent nightmare, not letting up until the final frame. Each scenario plays out as if it were the twisted musings of a psychopath burned onto glorious celluloid. Many times I found myself unnerved by what played out before me.

It was shot on both Super 8 and 16mm film, both of which lend the film a grainy look that perfectly complements the atmosphere. Aside from the narration and a few sound effects here and there, the film is presented much like the silent films of old, overlaid by a ceaseless noise soundtrack. For some, like myself, this might present an issue as it could lull you to sleep (hence why I had to take breaks every 20 – 30 minutes). Regardless, the soundtrack creates a pulse to go with the horror.

Flesh of the Void is made of pure nightmares and will satisfy any horror fans seeking a head trip. I recommend each and every one of you check it out. The DVD is available from Black Lava Entertainment and can be purchased from their website.

 

About Evan Romero

Evan Romero has been a horror fan since watching “Leprechaun” at the age of five. Aside from watching and writing about horror flicks, he delights in torturing friends with Z-grade movies. He’s also an unabashed Andy Milligan fan, God help him.

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