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Wednesday, 21 January 2015

The Devil's Hand (2014)

aka Where the Devil Hides

Six daughters born on the sixth day of the sixth month. Yup, them bitches are evil. Based on the title one would assume this is a supernatural thriller but it turns out to be a pretty standard slasher. Strangely taking place in an Amish sect in present day, the six are accosted by not only a stealthy hooded killer but by their community, led by the religious despot Elder Beacon, played by Colm Meaney in a creepy yet powerful performance. It's actually a particularly decent slasher but when the supernatural elements come into play in the third act it becomes yet another Satanic story with an overly cliche twist.

2 shunnings out of 5

2 comments:

Dr Faustus said...

I like Colm, so if his part was significant enough I'd probably give it a try just to see him in a different genre light.

Borderline said...

It's significant. He's the villain.