Written and directed by Craig Strachan. Starring Samantha Shields, Martin Compston, Kevin Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Nicola Muldoon and Peter Capaldi.
Plot: a group of teenagers hiking through the Scottish highlands encounter a wild beast.
This low budget film begins with Kelly Ann (Shields) giving birth and then being forced to give up her child by her mother and her priest, Father Steve (Capaldi). She isn’t happy about it, but she still decides to go on St. Aidan’s Youth Group retreat a few weeks later. Father Steve is going to leave them in the highlands to go hiking and camping for one night and then pick them up the next day at a Bed & Breakfast they have to find. Of course, three things happen that complicate the trip. First, Lee (Compston), the father of Kelly Ann’s baby, who isn’t on good terms with Kelly Ann, shows up out of nowhere to hike with them. Second, they find a baby in the ruins of a castle surrounded by dead bodies. Third, a large creature that turns out to be a werewolf attacks them and starts picking them off.
I have to start the second part of this review by saying that DJ and I were not in agreement with this movie. Aside from the fact that we needed subtitles to understand the characters because of how thick their accents were, I really liked this movie. The effects weren’t the greatest I’ve ever seen, but the movie wasn’t a huge blockbuster either. We both found it realistic and enjoyed the acting, but DJ didn’t find anyone likable whereas I didn’t mind them so much. Even Lee grew on me. Also, I liked the death scenes (DJ didn’t) and I thought the spin was highly original and effective, which DJ totally disagrees with. He found the ending ridiculously stupid.
So, watch the movie, don’t watch the movie, but just no that I think it’s kinda cool.
I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero.
1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George.
2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated.
3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse.
4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A.
5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available.
6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami.
7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!!
8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too!
9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed.
10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha
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