I’m all for South Africa developing a thriving film industry, and I guess this must include the horror genre. My problem is prefacing this gruesome slasher film with a trailer that reads “There are 25000 murders in South Africa each year”. Great. Thanks for the reminder.The movie then goes on to show how four regular South Africans are tormented and maimed beyond recognition just off one of our national highways. It’s intense, bloody and absolutely horrifying, which is pretty much average for the genre. Somehow, though, the fact that there are Saffas on the screen and not a bunch of arrogant American college kids, coupled with the fact that the film is actually shot in SA makes me more than a little uncomfortable. Blurring the line between horror and reality is not as cool when it’s in your back yard. Watch at your own peril and don’t blame me when you can’t get to sleep.
Rating: 2 outta 5.
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