Directed and Written by:
Graham Reznick
Evan Gamble
Hannah Gross
Tracy Perez
Ted Raimi
Synopsis:
A mind-bending neo-noir set in the obsessive world of vinyl collecting. Etta Pryce, a vinyl tracker, is hired by a rich collector to hunt a legendary rare record that has driven its owners mad and killed anyone that has dared to play it.
Dead Wax is the area on vinyl records between the last track on the record and the label, varies greatly from one record company to the other, regarding value as well as the quantity of useful information. The dead wax data on the products of smaller labels are often written manually, i.e. by hand.
One of the coolest things I have been doing with my daughter has been hunting down cool vinyl through record stores to flea markets it has been a blast sharing music with her on so many levels. So when I joined Shudder this one caught my eye right away. This psychological horror series is binge-worthy to the point that as soon as it draws you in the credits roll leaving you fumbling in the dark for the remote just so you can get to the next episode!
Hannah Gross is our lead here who comes off as this soft gentle character with a rough and tough inside. She takes your hand and weaves you through the insanity that follows I can't express enough how much your heart lies with her at all times.
But the true hero that wraps your mind around his tale driving you insane as well is director Graham Reznick. Much like David Lynch, Reznick knows how to utilize ambient sound such as a fluorescent light buzz or gentle pulsations to set the tone. He even employs different shots that are very reminiscent of Lynch along with the way and the actors speak their dialogue in such an unrelaxed fashion the creates wonderful tension. Sound can be used to create a host of moods and in the case of Deadwax, it is definitely chilling and will leave you wanting more.
Deadwax is the right kind of nailbiter that sets an eerie mood and drags you around for a wonderful ride. You really fall for the characters and with sound playing a big part of the show you will feel the chill crawling up your back!
If you have Shudder this is a must watch, if your thinking about joining Shudder between this and Horror Noire prove that it is well worth the subscription price.
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| 4 out of 5 Bloody Brains!! |
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