I'm not feeling too grand today so my trip to Sheffield has been put on hold and I'm catching up with a few DVDs instead, including this surprisingly good low budget horror.
The point that really struck me about Oliver S Milburn's movie were the surprisingly high production standards despite a low budget (internet movie database claims £100,000).
Milburn's use of music, shadow and slow and speeded-up flashbacks create a mood of fear and intimidation.
Also, he deserves credit for an original take on the vampire genre.
The premise is that the home of a successful author (Dan Richardson) and his wife (Niki Felstead) is invaded by raiders who kill her and break his back. They film their savagery for a snuff movie.
Clearly, the author is devastated and is wallowing in his own misery until the opportunity arises for him to take revenge.
Richardson is splendidly desperate as the lead character. Whenever he is on screen, the movie is lifted.
On the downside his acting isn't matched by some other members of the cast - the villains are rather wooden stereotypes.
As The Harsh Light Of Day increases so does the quantity of blood so if you are not keen on the red stuff it would be best to keep away from this.
However, I would think that horror fans would be pleased with a movie which had me gripped for the most part.
Laughs: none
Jumps: two decent ones
Vomit: none
Nudity: yes
Overall rating: 7/10
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