Promise (2009)
- written August 27, 2009
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Summary: Two young lovers seeking a weekend getaway stumble into a deadly ambush and must fight for their lives against a sinister cult in this thriller from writer-director David M. Quiroz, Jr. (The Lonely Ones). After surviving a harrowing ambush in which his girlfriend, Selene, was abducted, college senior Jesse decides to try to rescue her rather than wait for help to arrive, leading to a series of increasingly brutal encounters with a team of enforcers for a cult dwelling in the mountains of northern Arizona. Selene waits for him in the confines of the cult’s lascivious leader, desperately clinging onto the promises that Jesse has made to her and to the belief that he would never abandon her. As Jesse is forced employ increasingly vicious methods to be reunited with her, he loses himself in his memories of their relationship, remembering why she is so important to him that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to be reunited with her, no matter what the cost. This brutal story of love, commitment, and survival horror features the Princess of Scream, Tiffany Shepis (Dark Reel, Nympha) and villains inspired by current events. Overall: We have a very touching couple who have gotten themselves into a deadly situation. How far are you willing to go for your girl…including dealing with masked gunmen? At what point do you run to the police or deal with it on your own? Very interesting and complex questions get answered here as we watch our protagonists deal with a very deadly situation. You really get caught into the story of the “cult” and if Selene & Jessie will escape alive. Obviously I can’t forget to mention Tiffany Shepis here. She’s always a bright spot in a film and you won’t be disappointed by her performance. Good stuff here and worth a viewing! Comparison: Last House on the Left meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre |
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