Sunday, May 7, 2023

Shudder Sunday: Slash/Back (2022)

 AAPI Month and Shudder Sunday join forces!

This one sounded intriguing, so let's put on our jackets for...

Mere miles away from the Arctic Circle, an Innuit Tribe live off of the land to survive.

They still have some creature comforts of the Modern Era- especially the young girls.
They wander to a nearby bit of land and see a strange creature!

Does it have anything to do with the strange alien rock that just landed miles away?
With the Adults too busy, can they step up the metaphorical plate and save their Village?

They have the tools.
Were they paying attention to the lessons?
They have the attitude (and saw 1982's The Thing), so here's hoping that it is enough!

To find out, stream it now.
A weird sell, which is why I took so long to see it.  Can I enjoy a Film about young girls from a place I've never been?

The answer, thankfully, is a big old 'Yes.'

The Film is chock full of slang terms, subtitles (specifically when talking to the Adults) and people I can't personally relate to.  That said, they are fun to watch.  They are all a little bit different and their personalities mesh quite well.

The Sci-Fi aspect with the Aliens and how they work- I won't SPOIL it here- is also quite fun to see.  The Film surely didn't cost $100 million, so they use their money well.  The limited amount of CGI you get is nicely complimented by the Practical Effects.

Again- it's kind of a weird sell.  That said, it is fun, the kid Actors are great, and I like to try new things.
If you can't enjoy new experiences, maybe just try to relax a bit like this fella here.

A strong recommendation again for those looking for something different.  It's hard to do Kids vs. Monsters just right, but they nail it here!

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