Amy Barrett (an excellent performance by Danielle Harris) finds herself trapped in a mysterious hospital that's beset by a savage hurricane. If Amy doesn't find a way out of said hospital by the time the storm ends, she may be stuck in the place forever.
Director Christopher Lawrence Chapman, who also co-wrote the tricky and compelling script with Jeff Miller, relates the gripping story at a brisk pace, milks the eerily empty hospital setting for all it's worth, maintains an intriguing enigmatic atmosphere throughout, and tops things off with a few neat moments of graphic gore. Harris ably carries the film on her tiny shoulders and throws herself into her physically demanding part by running a small marathon through the hallways. Moreover, there are sound supporting contributions from Katie Keene as spunky party girl Jen Ardsen, Jeff Denton as valiant cop Ryan, Crystal Cordero as the tragic Ophelia, and Chris Hahn as a hulking orderly. Giorgio Daveed's slick, kinetic, and inventive cinematography gives this picture a burst of thrilling energy. Jonathan Price's spirited shuddery score hits the stirring spot. The elliptical "Groundhog Day"-type narrative keeps viewers on their toes right to the genuinely surprising ending. Well worth a watch.
Director Christopher Lawrence Chapman, who also co-wrote the tricky and compelling script with Jeff Miller, relates the gripping story at a brisk pace, milks the eerily empty hospital setting for all it's worth, maintains an intriguing enigmatic atmosphere throughout, and tops things off with a few neat moments of graphic gore. Harris ably carries the film on her tiny shoulders and throws herself into her physically demanding part by running a small marathon through the hallways. Moreover, there are sound supporting contributions from Katie Keene as spunky party girl Jen Ardsen, Jeff Denton as valiant cop Ryan, Crystal Cordero as the tragic Ophelia, and Chris Hahn as a hulking orderly. Giorgio Daveed's slick, kinetic, and inventive cinematography gives this picture a burst of thrilling energy. Jonathan Price's spirited shuddery score hits the stirring spot. The elliptical "Groundhog Day"-type narrative keeps viewers on their toes right to the genuinely surprising ending. Well worth a watch.