''Antrum'' (2018)

By Crusader1307

 A 2018 Horror Film, ''Antrum'' is a masterpiece of clever marketing and gimmicks which produced this unusual psychological piece. It is a ''Film about a Film – that is cursed''. People who ''watch'' the movie often die or are met with mysteriously disturbing events in their life. According to the film's first component – a ''mockumentary'', the film was made in Europe in 1970 (although filmed in California). When first screened, the audience went insane and started a fire inside the theater, leading to loss of life. Later, when screened again, the audience went insane and rioted inside. The mockumentary states that this incident was really a case of a disgruntled theater worker who dosed the popcorn with LSD. Further ''evidence'' has other film reviewers meeting grisly ends when they ''see'' the film. In addition, when ''modern'' Producers ''found'' the last known copy, they had it renovated and checked for authenticity. It was determined that ''someone'' had added non-related images to the film (spliced). These are images of demons, murder and subliminal wording and phrases of evil. Finally, a ''Legal Disclaimer'' follows, ''warning'' the audience of their own liability should they ''watch'' the film.


The Plot centers around a Boy and His Sister (Nathan and Oralee). Nathan has to have His pet dog, ''Maxine'' euthanized and this leaves Him depressed. On the car ride Home, Nathan asks His Mother ''If'' Maxine will go to heaven. Ignoring the Boy, Nathan continues to pester His Mother – who finally snaps back with ''No, She wont because She was Bad!'' This cruelty is noted by Oralee. Nathan begins to experience bad dreams of Maxine ''suffering'' the ''fires of Hell'' and images of Demons. Oralee comes up with a plan to ease Nathan's pain. She tells Her Brother that in a stand of nearby woods, is said to be the ''spot'' where Lucifer ''landed'' when He was ousted from Heaven. This gives Nathan the idea that if can ''dig a hole'' there, He might reach Hell and as such get Maxine's soul released. The two plan a camping outing in the creepy woods.


The two are ''followed'' by various shadowy Demons and images of Hell. They ''find'' decomposing bodies of possible suicide victims and other distasteful thing. As Nathan digs deeper into the ground, more and more strange images ''appear'' on the film. Soon, Nathan and Oralee ''find'' a strange giant statute in the woods of The Demon Bathomel, made into a ''Brazen Bull'' (a device used in Ancient Greece for roasting alive criminals). The device was made by a pair of ''hillbilly types'' living in the woods. They are also cannibals and demon worshipers who capture the two, planning on a ''feast''. Eventually escaping and finding a handgun, Oralee shoots and kills the two. However, in the ruckus, she and Nathan get separated.


Oralee runs thru the woods back to the campsite, all the while being chased by more demons. Meanwhile, Nathan has ''found'' a small dog caught in a fox trap. Suffering, Nathan released the animal (who hobbles away). To Nathan, this serves as a form of redemption for Maxine. He begins to find His Sister. Oralee (meanwhile), makes it to the tent and climbs inside to hide. The ''sounds'' of demons are all around. She hears a jangling noise like chains coming towards the tent. Cocking the handgun, Oralee is determined to shoot the first creature that tries to enter. Nathan, glad that He has found the campsite runs towards it, carrying the jangling fox trap. It is assumed Oralee accidentally shoots and kills Nathan at this point.

 
The final frames of ''Antrum'' show a dark and sinister Demon, waving the audience in closer, with an ''evil smile''. It speaks in whispers that cannot be understood. Finally, a scene of bloody bodies are shown. Fade to Black......The third component is an ''Ending Mockumentary'' which further explains the Demons mentioned in the film. A seriously ''fun fright'' for hardcore Horror Fans, ''Antrum'' is available on all platforms and should be ''watched''.......in the dark......ALONE!