An insurance investigator is tasked with finding an author of famous horror novels, but the mystery is not easily solved when the novels themselves seem to be infecting the world.
A horror film that borders more on the surreal. The film although a horror explores more the insecurities and distresses of man when faced with uncertainties and mystifying incidents. This film can be rather reality bending and can be placed alongside films from David Lynch.
The film features some great acting especially from Sam Neill, who does some of his best work in this film, a real standout that is memorable. The great Charlton Heston also features in a small role. In the Mouth of Madness features some great practical effects, in the same vein as Carpenter's The Thing, and visuals that effectively demonstrates the surreal and reoccurring situations.
In the Mouth of Madness has a unique plot that starts of quite strong with a mystery that keeps the viewer engaged, it might fall a bit in the middle, but as many Carpenter films do it ends strong.
Recommend this to those who seek to watch a unique horror film or to those who are looking for something a bit Lynchian.
A horror film that borders more on the surreal. The film although a horror explores more the insecurities and distresses of man when faced with uncertainties and mystifying incidents. This film can be rather reality bending and can be placed alongside films from David Lynch.
The film features some great acting especially from Sam Neill, who does some of his best work in this film, a real standout that is memorable. The great Charlton Heston also features in a small role. In the Mouth of Madness features some great practical effects, in the same vein as Carpenter's The Thing, and visuals that effectively demonstrates the surreal and reoccurring situations.
In the Mouth of Madness has a unique plot that starts of quite strong with a mystery that keeps the viewer engaged, it might fall a bit in the middle, but as many Carpenter films do it ends strong.
Recommend this to those who seek to watch a unique horror film or to those who are looking for something a bit Lynchian.