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A simple but ultra-effective sci-fi horror. The premise is intriguing, the mix of sci-fi and horror is pleasant, but it's the luscious styling that's the true cherry on the cake. Every shot is doused in moody colors, the editing is razor sharp, the sci-fi designs are lovely, the score and sound design are impeccable, and the visual effects are top-notch. It's the kind of genre cinema I adore, but looking at the tepid audience response, the time isn't right for these types of films. It's a shame, the director is extremely talented, and I'd love to see more atmosphere-based films like Ash.
A disappointment after '94. It all depends on the directors who are participating of course, but with names like Flying Lotus and Johannes Roberts attached, I expected more from this anthology. None of the five shorts made a real impact, and the VHS effects were a bit overdone for a "99" film. What this film lacks are entries like Timo Tjahjanto's from '94, something that sticks once the credits start rolling. The horror effects are solid and graphic, but the premises are rather bland, there's no real build-up and the reveals are pretty basic too. It's still decent enough filler, but it's one of the weakest entries in the franchise so far.Read all