Directed by:
Harold HolscherScreenplay:
Harold HolscherCinematography:
David PienaarComposer:
Elben SchutteVOD (2)
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William Zeil is returning to his old family farm that he inherited from his father after suffering a crippling bankruptcy. With him he brings his wife Sarah and their young adopted daughter, Mary, hoping for a fresh start. They soon meet Lazarus, an old farmhand who looked after William’s father, who takes an immediate, almost paternal liking to Mary. It becomes evident that the local tribal leader has a considerable problem with Lazarus, as do many in the community. On his end, Lazarus has no shortage of his own problems — his wife having died in childbirth, his daughter later perishing in a fire, he is tormented in this terrible place of wounding memories and unrestful souls. Lonely… but, as the Zeil family will soon discover, never alone. (Fantasia International Film Festival)
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The South African production 8 is an example of what a horror movie from a slightly different culture can look like. This horror movie has the potential to be scary but actually turns out to be more of a drama with a supernatural twist. However, horror movies are not simply about an otherwise realistic narrative having a fantasy element. This is what makes 8 a slightly below-average movie.
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