Review of "Cannibal"

Recently I wrote a review for the uneven and somewhat dull, but occasionally dazzling, horror film Cannibal.  Here is a sample of the review:

"Considering its lurid premise, Cannibal is oddly reserved in how it tells its story. The film begins with a striking opening shot, a long, unbroken scene, shot from a distance, of a couple at a gas station at night. It’s a slow and ponderous scene that ends with the point of view of protagonist and titular cannibal Carlos (Antonio de la Torre). The shot is reminiscent of the incredible shot in The Bling Ring when the hapless teen criminals rob Audrina Patridge’s glass, steel cube house as the building’s light emanates out through the nighttime shadows. Like that film, and even more closely aligned with Michael Haneke’s directorial coolness, Cannibal is detached and distant from its subject matter. This makes the film often frustrating, but it also leads to some of its most disturbing moments where the uncertainty and ambiguity leaves us with startling horrors."

This was my first review as a writer for the independent film criticism site Way Too Indie, and I am really excited about this new opportunity. Hopefully I'll be having a few more reviews forthcoming.