Now, I had virtually no expectations to the 2022 movie "Call of the Unseen" from writer and director Henrik Pilerud. I had never heard about the movie prior to stumbling upon it by random chance here late in 2022. And I must admit that the movie's cover was a bit corny. But still, it was a movie that I hadn't already seen, so of course I opted to do so as I had the opportunity.
And color me impressed. Wow. This movie was such a wonderful surprise. I was genuinely entertained by what writer and director Henrik Pilerup managed to put together here. Sure, he was heavily drawing upon inspiration from various H. P. Lovecraft stories, but that is what made "Call of the Unseen" such an appealing movie. The entire movie was just permeating with a pendulous and gibbous Lovecraftian atmosphere. And I have to say that it was right up my alley.
While the storyline started out a bit monotonous and mundane, then director Henrik Pilerup quickly started to introduce elements of supernatural and otherworldly influences, and that definitely spiced things up.
I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in "Call of the Unseen", but they had some good talents on the cast list, and the movie was nicely carried by leading actress Nathalie Merchant.
Visually then "Call of the Unseen" was quite good, and given the budget of the movie then I am really impressed with the special effects that they churned out for the movie. Not to mention the amazing wardrobe and costume designs, as well as the great locations and a very out-of-this-world musical score.
If you enjoy H. P. Lovecraft stories, then you definitely should sit down and watch "Call of the Unseen". This is something I can strongly recommend.
My rating of "Call of the Unseen" lands on a very well-deserved seven out of ten stars.
And color me impressed. Wow. This movie was such a wonderful surprise. I was genuinely entertained by what writer and director Henrik Pilerup managed to put together here. Sure, he was heavily drawing upon inspiration from various H. P. Lovecraft stories, but that is what made "Call of the Unseen" such an appealing movie. The entire movie was just permeating with a pendulous and gibbous Lovecraftian atmosphere. And I have to say that it was right up my alley.
While the storyline started out a bit monotonous and mundane, then director Henrik Pilerup quickly started to introduce elements of supernatural and otherworldly influences, and that definitely spiced things up.
I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in "Call of the Unseen", but they had some good talents on the cast list, and the movie was nicely carried by leading actress Nathalie Merchant.
Visually then "Call of the Unseen" was quite good, and given the budget of the movie then I am really impressed with the special effects that they churned out for the movie. Not to mention the amazing wardrobe and costume designs, as well as the great locations and a very out-of-this-world musical score.
If you enjoy H. P. Lovecraft stories, then you definitely should sit down and watch "Call of the Unseen". This is something I can strongly recommend.
My rating of "Call of the Unseen" lands on a very well-deserved seven out of ten stars.