Spunky Polly (a perky and appealing portrayal by Jill Wagner) and her nerdy boyfriend Seth (a likeable performance by Paulo Costanzo) are taken hostage by escaped convict Dennis (well played by Shea Whigham) and his strung-out junkie girlfriend Lacey (a nicely antsy turn by Rachel Kerbs). Things go from bad to worse after the quartet find themselves being terrorized by a lethal parasitic organism at a remote gas station.
Director Toby Wilkins keeps the gripping story moving along at a quick pace, generates a good deal of nerve-wracking suspense, delivers a handy helping of in-your-face nasty gore, and brings a tough'n'gritty go-for-the-throat sensibility to the harsh premise. The practical makeup f/x are quite gruesome and convincing. Moreover, the tight 82 minute running time ensures that this film never becomes dull or overstays its welcome. Kudos are also in order for Elia Cmiral's rattling score and Nelson Cragg's sharp widescreen cinematography. A smack dab on the money fright flick.
Director Toby Wilkins keeps the gripping story moving along at a quick pace, generates a good deal of nerve-wracking suspense, delivers a handy helping of in-your-face nasty gore, and brings a tough'n'gritty go-for-the-throat sensibility to the harsh premise. The practical makeup f/x are quite gruesome and convincing. Moreover, the tight 82 minute running time ensures that this film never becomes dull or overstays its welcome. Kudos are also in order for Elia Cmiral's rattling score and Nelson Cragg's sharp widescreen cinematography. A smack dab on the money fright flick.