OK, got another short film reviewed for you here. Director
Marc Roussel recently got in touch to tell me about his film “The Last
Halloween”, which is going to be screened at the ‘Mascara and Popcorn Short Film
Festival’ in Montreal, Canada next week (Aug 14-17) and he asked me to give it
the once over.
It’s Halloween and 4 youngsters are going from door-to-door,
trick or treating. But we soon see that something is amiss. Their costumes
appear dilapidated, the shoddy state of the houses appears to be more than just
Halloween décor and the shocking appearance of some of the residents doesn’t
look like make-up…
Seems there’s a post-apocalyptic twist in the tale, but for the
one ardent survivalist holed up in his home fortress, he’s about to discover
that’s its never wise to turn away trick-or-treaters on Halloween, even if it is the end of the world….
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. It had a very “Tales from the
Crypt” feel to it, and director Marc Roussel has clearly put his experience of
working in film and TV to good use. Its well shot, and most surprisingly of
all, the main roles all appear to be played by regular actors from Canadian TV (sharper
eyes viewers will spot Julian Richings of “Shoot ‘Em Up”, “Cube” and “Man of
Steel” fame in a minor role).
So yes. Was very impressed with this. One might say I found
it “Devilishly Creepy”.
Anyway, again, its screening at ‘Mascara and Popcorn Short
Film Festival’ in Montreal
View the trailer on YouTube.
Checkout the Festival website.
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