Purgatory Road

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Personally I do enjoy low budget movies made with passion, and this film delivers what I like. Some fantastic acting from the resident nutters played by Gary Cairns and Trista Robinson were a lot of fun to watch and they really do put all of their energy into creeping you out. As for the film, in parts I felt the pacing was a little off at times which made the film feel longer than it was, but i did enjoy it and the use of colours and sound were very well done. I think I'll be looking into a few more Mark Savage''s projects in the future to see what else he can produce. This is probably the most formal review I have ever posted. I feel so grown up. Remember. The earth is flat.

First off, the lighting and camera work fits the aesthetic and atmosphere of this film beautifully. It's an exciting old school thrasher/horror film that is a nostalgic throwback to some of the work in Hollywood's heyday. Buckle in and enjoy the ride!

The look of the film is professional! It's a fun thrasher/horror film that is a nostalgic throwback to the classics. There's a some pretty suspenseful parts that make this film an enjoyable ride! Take the time and check out this film, you won't regret it!

I admire Unearthed Films' dedication to extreme horror, but if they release many more movies as mediocre as Purgatory Road, my appreciation will quickly wane. It's not that the film doesn't have promise - the plot certainly has some interesting ideas and Marcus Koch's makeup effects are decent - but the execution is weak, writer/director Mark Savage taking an overly portentous approach that really isn't a good idea when the cast is so wooden. The film opens with youngster Vincent (Michael Lebeau) disturbing a female thief in the process of snaffling his father's entire savings; in shock, all he can do is look on as the woman leaves the house with the cash. When his father discovers what has happened, he is so distraught that he takes a shotgun to his head - right in front of Vincent and his younger brother Michael (Jacob Craig Bullock). Years later, Vincent (now played by Gary Cairns) and Michael (Luke Albright) operate a church on wheels, where they listen to confessions and collect donations. All sins are absolved, except for theft: still feeling guilty about having done nothing as a child, Vincent slaughters the light-fingered, chopping up their bodies and feeding them to his father, who is somehow still alive and living in the basement of their home. Michael helps his brother in his sick undertaking, but wants to quit, having fallen for waitress Ruby (Sylvia Grace Crim). His relationship with Vincent becomes strained when psycho Mary Francis (Trista Robinson) enters the picture, wanting to assist Vincent in ridding the world of those who steal. I'm guessing that, like much of Unearthed Films' output, the intention of Purgatory Road was to disturb with its realism, but the poor performances and dreary pace mean that the viewer never becomes invested enough in what is happening to actually care about the characters. Savage clearly wanted to make a serious horror, but I can't help but feel that his story of a murderous priest would have benefited from a far trashier style, with the emphasis on excess in every department.

I highly recommend this film. I'm not normally a fan of horror movies but this movie really drew me in and I felt so compelled to see what would happen next. I also very much enjoyed the lead actors especially Gary Cairns as Father Vincent. He took his role to the next level in an outstanding award winning performance. Great actors, a great score, intriguing plot, and fantastic cinematic flare - a must see.

The acting was well done the story is all on it's own. Gore is always a huge plus and they nailed that. Twisted fun ride.

This is a good bad movie. Stiff Acting and dialogue make this an instant cult classic.

I really enjoyed this Indie Horror film! It's a scary entertaining ride with well written killer wack jobs. I recommend this film to those that love the horror genre and those that don't, there is enough entertainment to keep your eyes glued to the screen either way. Two thumps up!

Nicely shot! I'd love to know the camera and assorted sordid details, but that's not really "reviewy" of me. This is a taut horror thriller with enough blood and pathos to make it worth the watch. In rural Mississippi, tragedy begets tragedy. A young priest with a blistered past meets his assassin-siren. What could possibly go wrong? Thanks to my buddy Greg for the nod on this film.