Replace (2017)
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Duration: 101 minuten
Country:
Germany / Canada
Directed by: Norbert Keil
Stars: Rebecca Forsythe, Lucie Aron and Barbara Crampton
IMDb score:
4,8 (1.539)
Releasedate: 2 September 2017
Replace plot
Kira suffers from a strange illness that causes her to age incredibly quickly. When her life seems to be lost, Kira finds out that she can mysteriously replace her skin with other people's skin. Suddenly there is still hope for the vain woman to preserve her youthful beauty. But at what cost?
Actors and actresses
Kira Mabon
Sophia Demeraux
Dr. Rafaela Crober
Jonas Swierczynski
Dr. Czerny
Dr. Assistant
Detective Loomis
Dr. Assistant
E.M.T.
Security Guard #1
Reviews & comments
Onderhond
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- 87623 messages
- 12889 votes
Interesting.
Keil directs, but most people will be most surprised by co-writer Richard Stanley. A cult figure, after all. I have no idea how the two found each other, and this project has had a rather strange start (a co-production between Canada and Germany isn't exactly the most logical choice).
But Keil does it well. A film that beautifully blends horror and sci-fi, without truly neglecting either genre. Add to that a solid mystery story, and you have a film that can easily captivate for an entire runtime.
Still, this Replace is visually compelling, with a strong focus on color and light. The sets are also fantastic, though it's a shame that the film itself suffers from a few minor flaws. The camerawork and editing could have been a bit tighter, as could the soundtrack. It's certainly not bad, but it doesn't quite reach the level of quality that would make this a minor masterpiece. The acting isn't always flawless either, but that's the least of it. Add to that the rather dated-looking futuristic clinic, and Keil misses the mark by a hair.
Which doesn't detract from the fact that it's still a very enjoyable short film. I saw a lot of good things, but there were just a few too many minor errors.
3.5*
Translated from Dutch · View original
Noodless
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- 10053 messages
- 6185 votes
I didn't think much of it. The story didn't captivate me, and it wasn't exciting at all.
Well-presented, but a film I'll have forgotten by tomorrow. 4/10
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