Mahal Empire Release: Michael Su’s ‘Death Count’ (2022) – Film Review

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My Thoughts: 

Death Count (2022) is a gory thrill ride. It packs a lot of mayhem in that hour and 21 minutes! This film definitely delivers the goods, and I believe die hard genre fans will love the kills. Even if you are new to the genre, you will appreciate the vile acts presented in this film. The special effects are pretty sick. This film brings some distinctive kills and acts of violence. Let me just say that Death Count isn’t for the faint of heart.

As far as plot, don’t expect anything new here. That’s not a bad thing, but there is a lot borrowed from the Saw franchise. The film does bring a more current social issue we face, which is social media and the desire for “likes.” Additionally, Death Count refreshes much of what the subgenre is known for, the gore.

The film has solid performances, most notably Sarah French, Costas Mandylor and Michael Madsen. Sarah gives a strong performance and really makes this character hers. Costas Mandylor is awesome as The Warden. He gives a convincing performance that is just so fun to watch. Even though he is sinister, you just can’t help but like him. The veteran, Michael Madsen, brings some humor to the film, and he is also fun to watch. The other cast members give life to their characters and made the film a worthwhile watch. My only complaint would be it needed a little more at the end to fully wrap it up.