Demonsamongus (2006) aka Demons Among UsDirector: Stuart Simpson
Writer: Stuart Simpson
Joe Melton moves to the country for some peace and quiet. But shortly after arriving, he discovers a dark presence so disturbing, that it could mean the end of the world as we know it. The Demons are among us. As the people of this small country town are slaughtered like cattle, the Devil rises up from his prison deep below the earth's surface. Only Joe and his new talking axe can save us....but he's completely lost the plot. When the horror reaches its bloody climax you'd better pray there is a god.
'Quaint Australian Miranda Falls is about to go from being a sleepy uneventful small town to an hive of demonic forces. Originally a six minute short made back in October 2001, and lovingly crafted over the years to its current feature length of 85 minutes. What director Stuart Simpson lacks in funds he more than makes up for with witty experimental directing. Its actually a treat to stumble on a low budget director who doesn’t just setup and film his actors, instead here choosing to take us on a much more fun journey as he jump cuts between scenes using various color techniques and dozens of computer aided tricks. Was a moment in the late 80s when bedroom musicians finally started to take on the heavy funded over produced studio artist and actually sold records, maybe Stuart Simpson here is a sign that the indie film makers can finally achieve that. The film does make you think of those other 2 low budget horror milestones Evil Dead and Blair Witch. Plots where it does fall foul somewhat its never dull but maybe due to the 5 years in the making of period does jump around far too much, cast do a good job even though a few are clearly not destined to become professional actors. Music and sound effects work are much better than most indie films as is the make up and FX work. I think to fairly sum it up you'd have to say it’s a fine showcase of what the makers of this film could achieve and that its just good fortune that it’s also a damned entertaining view for its budget experience as well. So looking forward to seeing what the makers come up with for a second helping.'
(7½ out of 10)
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