Fractured (2013)
For the most, set in the dark underbelly of New Orleans, the film is a story of a man (well played by Callum Blue) who wakes following a three year coma. However his attempts at a normal life are thwarted by disturbingly horrific visions which force him to go back to his deep south roots and confront his past.
Fractured is a dark noir-like thriller as if penned by Clive Barker. Although the pace is quite languid, the director, Adam Gierasch, who also did 2009's Night of the Demons remake, creates a beautiful atmosphere helped by a moody camera technique which lingers on the characters probably longer than it should and a gorgeous soulful blues jazz score befitting the New Orleans setting. The film's overall impact is of a haunting and hallucinatory world. A place where you'd like to grab a bourbon but perhaps not linger too long.
Don't be put off by the fact Vinnie Jones is used in the publicity materials to the point of over exposure. He's in it, and playing the usual Jones villain, but he's used sparingly and although slightly cliched he's a superior villain with a deliciously nasty streak.
Although not a straight down the line horror, the film has enough grotesque imagery, including a dark sub plot involving sex trafficking, and gruesome originality to satisfy most gore hounds.
Frankie Teardrop first reviewed and recommended this film way back in November 2014. Listen to Frankie, even if you don't listen to me! Fractured comes recommended.
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