Notable Cast: Michael Kowalski, Emma Jessop, Dan Titmuss, Goodfella Mike G, Julia Kerr, Braford Selby, Ed Contini, Simone Boone
A few years ago, one of the prominent thematic trends in horror centered on “nature horror” or “earth horror.” Films like Gaia and In the Earth focused on how people caught in rural settings confronted the horrors of nature (sometimes with a slightly supernatural twist). So, when Beyond the Drumlins, the debut feature film from writer/director Daniel W. Bowhers, began down that path, it reminded us just how fleeting that trend was and how effective it can still be.
Beyond the Drumlins' conceptual horrors linger with
its audience after the film ends. An archaeological professor, Dr. Rust, and
his team venture into a rural area deep in the woods to find a spot for his
future class to test their skills. Upon reaching their destination, they
discover that the area has a sinister effect on them. Surrealist horror unfolds
as members fall under the influence of the surrounding forest. Classic.