Step into the throwback world of low-budget Canadian horror, where Guns N’ Roses’ Slash takes on a producer role and sets the stage with an opening credit track that echoes a screeching guitar solo at dawn. This film is a cinematic tribute to the brutally effective and chillingly cheap horror movies of the 80s, evoking a wave of nostalgia.
The story unfolds in the peaceful town of Lone Crow, reminiscent of a Stephen King novel. The tranquility is shattered when a mutilated body drifts in on a canoe, leaving Sheriff John Hawkins (played by Allan Hawco) puzzled by the missing bones. With only days until his promotion and a move to the city, Hawkins embarks on an investigation, accompanied by local guide Meg (Emily Alatalo) and the town’s sleazy coroner, Jacob (Wesley French). Their journey leads them to the secluded house of Dr. Cole Parsons, a particle physicist known to the police, whose secretive research is linked to the disappearance of his daughter and the unsettling fate of his wife, confined to a psychiatric hospital.
The cabin in the woods, Dr. Parsons’ abode, proves to be a chilling and foreboding place, reminiscent of nightmarish horrors. The story takes a twisted turn as cosmic alternate dimensions, reminiscent of HP Lovecraft’s works, come into play. Amidst this supernatural chaos, the film delivers gruesomely captivating moments, although the plausibility suffers when a plot development hinges on someone guessing a particle physicist’s computer password in just three tries.
While performances vary in their awkwardness, Allan Hawco’s portrayal of Sheriff Hawkins shines through, unraveling the unsettling truth surrounding Dr. Parsons. Emily Alatalo’s character, Meg, impresses with her proficiency in handling a rifle and her disdain for the slimy Jacob. Together, they navigate a nightmarish world where reality bends and horrors lurk at every turn.
Prepare for a nostalgic journey into Lone Crow’s twisted nightmare, where the echoes of 80s horror reverberate. This film immerses you in an homage to the era’s low-budget yet chillingly effective scary movies. Brace yourself for a haunting experience that merges cosmic dimensions with gruesome terror, leaving you questioning the boundaries of reality.
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