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Bit of an odd one. DiBlasi remakes his own film (Last Shift), which was just released 8 years ago. It's a bit early for a remake if you ask me, not in the least because the original was quite good (and still holds up, I imagine). That said, I did enjoy Malum quite a bit, even though it brings nothing new to the table. There are few surprises here since the film follows the same build-up as Last Shift. Not that I remember too many specifics from that film, but enough for Malum to feel familiar. It's still a pretty good horror flick though, with some creepy creatures, a couple of tense scenes, and a pretty insane finale. Unnecessary, but fun.Read all
Horror flick that makes the best of its location. A lone rookie keeping guard in an abandoned police station provides ample material for some good old scares, director DiBlasi milks it for all its worth. The horror elements are effective, the acting is decent and the ending is properly twisted. Not the most original film, but some fine horror filler nonetheless.
The Profane Exhibit
An anthology that traveled festivals for a full decade and was tinkered with profoundly before it finally saw its domestic release a little while ago. It's not hard to see why this one took so long to materialize in full, but there are some very cool segments here, and true horror heads won't be disappointed. Boll's entry is a terrible low, but other than that most shorts are pretty interesting. What this anthology is lacking is some true standouts. Apart from Manna, by far the most visceral and mysterious short of the bunch, and to a lesser extent Nishimura's Hell Kitchen, there aren't any shorts that push the limits. But if you love a good horror anthology, be sure to give this one a shot.Read all
