1861. Several thousand acres of land are stolen from its owner on his deathbed. The man's blind niece Petronilla (a fiery portrayal by Jessica Barbery) curses everyone involved. 150 years later a descendent of the man finds a map for a hidden treasure that's guarded by a lethal monster.
While director/co-writer Julian Higgins keeps the fairly enjoyable story moving along at a reasonable pace, maintains a generally serious tone throughout, and delivers a satisfying smattering of splatter, he alas lets the narrative meander too much as well as fails to generate any essential tension or creepy atmosphere. Moreover, the monster attacks are too infrequent and the ending can be spotted from a mile away. Fortunately, the decent acting from the competent cast keeps this film watchable, with an especially lively and amusing turn from co-writer Bertie Higgins as the flaky Homeless George. An okay diversion.
While director/co-writer Julian Higgins keeps the fairly enjoyable story moving along at a reasonable pace, maintains a generally serious tone throughout, and delivers a satisfying smattering of splatter, he alas lets the narrative meander too much as well as fails to generate any essential tension or creepy atmosphere. Moreover, the monster attacks are too infrequent and the ending can be spotted from a mile away. Fortunately, the decent acting from the competent cast keeps this film watchable, with an especially lively and amusing turn from co-writer Bertie Higgins as the flaky Homeless George. An okay diversion.