Review: Into the Abyss (2022)
By William Pattison
For Horror Bob’s Blog
His time I have a dark lovecraftian-like post apocalyptic
film from Argentina…
They came from the sky, bringing with them an eternal night.
Then there came the flood that would change humanity forever. Bannon is trapped
in the middle of an isolated city, which is perpetually covered by a black and
rainy sky, and which epitomizes the end and decay of the old world. Seeking to
leave this condemned area, he will realize that his very existence drags the
vestiges of that world and they must be put to the test or perish in the abyss.
Thought this was an
excellent psychical/survival film, though I hated the ending because you
weren’t sure what is going on.
A lot of people complained about how slow and drawn out this
film was, but I was really understanding because most foreign films have that
feel to them. People in Europe have more patience than American audiences. I
was happy that I found a copy with an American dub on it because it would have
been draining to try to keep put with subtitles.
I really liked Bannon and Dave. I thought the actors and the
voice actors did an excellent job.
I found the story interesting, except for the last 20
minutes and loved the atmosphere whole they were in the city. Outside the city
was a bit too bright. It was a harsh transition.
I really enjoyed the creature FX, as limited as they were.
The soldier aliens were some good makeup FX and were lit well enough to make
the creepy and disturbing. The huge leviathan aliens had a real Lovecraftian
feel to them. I actually wished we’d gotten to see more of them, but I gather
the lack was due to budget.
All in all I was very pleased, but I can honestly say this
film is not for most Americans horror/SciFi movie goers. I’m more cultured than your average movie goers
and I doubt this film could keep an average viewers interest long enough to
finish them film especially if they had to watch the Argentinian language
version. Also, the ending will put them off. So, with that said I cannot
recommend this film unless you speak Argentinian and like odd endings.
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