The last Horror Movie (2003)

'You see that there...?' *points to camera* 'We're making a film of this.' 

Directed by Julian Richards

Starring: Kevin Howarth, Mark Stevenson 

Released: 24th August 2003 (London Frightfest Festival)

Concept

This film has very little plot, but is an underrated gem nonetheless. Max Perry, a wedding cameraman with psychopathic tendencies and his unknown accomplice videotape themselves murdering innocent and naive people. The film is entirely in a first person point of view and is approached as a self made documentary on the murderers...well murders. 

From slow, drawn out killings that torture the victims as well as the viewer to quick, emotionless murder Max Perry is clearly unhinged. Not only is he unhinged, you makes you the viewer believe you yourself are not in the right state of mind either, constantly questioning your morality and ethics. Why did you watch that scene? Did you wish to see that particular kill? These kind of breaks in the fourth well are unsettling and leave you feeling guilt.

The ending explains the title of the film, I was so intrigued I began peering out my windows behind my curtains, this flick brings you in and makes you feel at your most vulnerable. Don't let anyone explain the ending to you and if they did it would sound a little disappointing, you must see for yourself.

Review

This is a true definition of 'hidden gem'. It's a British, low budget film but like me  hope it will stick in your mind long after you've watched this film. The acting is satisfactory, the plot is almost non-existent (like I said, it's in a documentary layout) and it has an ending that should remain with you. 

Despite being released in 2003 the film itself didn't make it's way onto DVD until 2014, nine years later. The film itself won several awards in Festivals in 2003 and 2004, eleven in total. Julian Richards drew inspiration from Dense Macarbre by Stephen King. 

If you like psychological, slasher and found footage films I urge you to watch this underrated gem. I hope it will leave a lasting impression on you as it did me.