HORROR
RUN TIME: 65 MIN
MATURE
BLACK LIZARD TALES SYNOPSIS:
A Professor of Psychology, a nun terrified of death and a traumatized young woman all come together in this trio of intersecting horror stories. Black Lizard Tales features ghostly visions, demon worship and serial murder set on an English University Campus.
BLACK LIZARD TALES: REVIEW
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Black Lizard Tales by James Edward Newton is a dark twisted ride. This is a beautifully shot flick that is bizarre and unsettling. I was a bit stand offish with this film because it’s in black and white, which if I’m being honest, I don’t really like in modern films as I feel it is too hard to pull off. Black Lizard Tales has done an amazing job at showing how a black and white film should be made. The contrast is heavy adding a level of drama to each scene, the camera work is good, and the photographic choices are well made. The sound design adds a great level of stress to each scene that I really appreciated.
Sister Juliana, played by Leona Clarke is a haunting character with a striking gaze. It’s no wonder she was used in all the promo material. Why are Nuns so unsettling? There is no demon faced Nuns in this one and for that I am grateful. Nuns, all be it any traditional religious figures are creepy enough without throwing a bunch of makeup on them. Overall I really enjoyed this one and if you are into dramatic horror this one is for you.
Rent this movie if you like:
Horror – anthology – artistically shot movies