Since we are international in name, it is about time I review an American production. This is only the second of eight (supposedly to die for), that I've seen. I'm a bit more impressed with The Unrest than with Nightmare Man. I believe this movie had a bigger budget to work with, affording them a more experienced cast and better special effects.
Released in 2006, the opening scene begins with a woman, in a hospital gown standing in front of a mirror who uses a broken, jagged piece of the mirror to mutilate herself. From there they cut to a scene of two mortgue attendants unpacking cadavers for use of medical students. We are introduced to Allison Blanchard, her love interest, Brian, and fellow medical students,Carlos and Rick. They're all first year medical students. For those who are not in the medical field, or are just not true "fright fans", just a warning, the special effects look very real and I didn't note use of any C.G.E.s. As Allison's sense of a cadaver's unrested spirit grows, so does the number of dead bodies that have come into contact with this cadaver they nicknamed "Norma". It's difficult to ignore a repetitive, ritual type of chanting throughout the movie. From there the plot unfolds as Allison researches the history of the cadaver. In theory, I'm not so sure of the history this story provides of this ancient tribe, but then again, I'm certainly not a Historian. The cast is really good and for the Americans reading this blog, who dislike reading subtitles, your wish has come true. Oh, I rate this a definite 4 on the gore score. As for my fellow fright fans, enjoy your lesson in Gross Anatomy.
Scared E. Kat
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