Slapface
Directed by Jeremiah Kipp
A boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a dangerous relationship with a monster rumored to live in the woods. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL
A boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a dangerous relationship with a monster rumored to live in the woods.
Cast: August Maturo, Mike Manning, Libe Barer, Dan Hedaya, Mirabelle Lee
Member Reviews
messy confusing story.acting not bad but story is all over the place.
not bad
Great take on the "witch in the woods" local legend concept. The child actor in this film gives a performance that is at times so authentic, it is hard to watch. Admirably this ditector doesnt rely on jump scares, or cheap visual gimmicks. the performers especially the witch herself drive the tone with their physical and emotional performances. The fusion of the imaginary friend/guardian monster mixed with the American folklore tropes of the local witch at the edge of the woods is handled in a complex and nuanced way by the director that speaks as much to the loneliness of youth, as it does to the horrors of middle school, adolescence, and the shattering nature of grief and loss in our formative years.
i loved this film. very sad. the poor boy didnt have any truly positive or supportive people in his life, so it's no wonder he ended up befriendinf the witch. the imagery of the witch was phenominal!
First half is kind of cheesy, but the more you watch the more the plot unfolds and it’s much more enjoyable. That said (SPOILER) I feel the end scene was to make us feel the “witch” was never real. But every victim looked upward in fear confirming the 8-10 foot premise. Honestly, not sure. Still a good flick.