I've been a fan of David Simpsons books for a few years now. I was intrigued when I heard of his film project and surprised when I learned it was far from his usual genre of science fiction. A horror film project? How could a science fiction author make a credible horror movie? I can tell you that after finally getting a chance to see a screening of this film I was absolutely blown away by what he pulled off.
Consider the undertaking of making an independent film from conception, writing, directing, scoring and producing and that it is his first attempt in a completely new medium outside his comfort zone, and you will be pleasantly surprised too. The visuals of this film are beautiful and the quality of the overhead views is not to be underestimated, The beautiful settings serve to juxtapose the sinister underlying nature of the various characters. Nearly every character is flawed and this serves to keep you guessing on what is unfolding before you. This is no Hollywood horror story by the way, it's a full-on psychological thriller. The main characters battles with mental illness play no small part in this film and this is something that should be given further credence and examination in more films today. I was very pleased overall with the film and only wish that I could have seen it on a better system (theatre please) as I found the score overpowered some dialogue in a couple of the more intimate dialogue scenes with the rudimentary sound set up I had.
Other than that I found this film to be a thrilling visual and psychological trip. This film was made on a shoe string budget by an independent author and should be held up as an example to other artists out there looking for their opportunity to show their skills without depending on that (non-existent) Hollywood "security" . You can do it to!! Get after it!
Bravo!