Aftermath/Genesis
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Movie Reviews of Aftermath/Genesis
Movie Review: Some say we're born into the grave
Summary: 5 Stars
The subject of death is rarely exposed or investigated with any sort of tangible certainty. Possibly in an effort to diminish its ominous threat, the topic is often ignored. Or sometimes it is romanticized, with fabrications of some angelic getaway just waiting for us. But, in reality, it is a looming question mark that has no definite answers.
Nacho Cerda is a courageous director that doesn't back down from these notions. This release actually has three short movies
~Awakening--This is only like 7 minutes long, and it deals almost entirely with spirituality. It is beautifully shot with kind of a twilight zone feel.
~Aftermath--It deals with the physicality of death. It is extremely grotesque, plus the special effects are incredibly realistic as some cadavers get sliced up and some...uh,...sick stuff happens. Really sick.
~Genesis--This final one deals with the emptiness that is left behind after a lover passes away. This guy has some issues letting go.
Total running time is about an hour and a half. They are all superbly shot in a very artistic manner. You might not always be delighted by this artistic expression. They contain no dialogue, just stark, black and white images that will supplant all your expectations. Get ready to barf, another super-sick recommendation I got from M.
Movie Review: bring your daughter to the slaughter
Summary: 5 Stars
this movie is not for the faint of heart...you will never look at necropheilia or morgues the same way ever again....aftermath shows just how sick and twisted the human mind really is.a disturbing physchological journey that will make the most controlling of personalities cringe.for even in death there is always someone who has the final say or play in what happens to our remainsMovie Review: Haunting and Brilliant
Summary: 4 Stars
What happens when you die? What was the first thing you thought of when you read that question? Most people would immediately think about whether there is a Heaven or Hell. "Aftermath", the controversial 30 minute short from Spanish director Nacho Cerdà takes a look at (in graphic detail) what happens to the body after death.
The second short film in a trilogy, "Aftermath" is easily the best and hardest to watch. The others include "The Awakening" which deals with the first part of death, the process of dying. "Aftermath" being the second, explores what happens to the body after death. The third film, "Genesis", looks at the affect death has on the surviving family/friends.
This powerful film is not for the easily offended or those with a weak stomach. There is no dialogue and primarily takes place in an actual morgue. "Aftermath" will make you question how you want your body handled after death and it will open your eyes to the horror that is present in the world. Cerdà decided to make a film that covered both issues when I suppose he could have stuck to one. Although this is only 30 minutes, after the second act you will feel as if you have been watching for hours. That is if you make it to the second act. Make no mistake, this is 30 minutes of the raw, uncompromising reality of Autopsy's.
That being said...there are some things you should keep in mind while watching in order to understand, respect and ultimately enjoy what Nacho Cerdà has put together. You have to take into account the cinematography, the fact there is no spoken dialogue, the soundtrack and the moral questions it brings out of you. Cerdà did an AMAZING job with the filming using slow moving camera work mixed with an eerie classical soundtrack. Speaking of sound, the sound effects were that of a big budget film. The clarity and realness was nearly more disgusting and frightening than the action on screen. I cringed more from the sound than the visuals at times.
This film makes the viewer think about what happens after death. Most people may think their soul leaves them and their "temple" aka body gets laid quietly to rest. They don't think about what goes on between the time of passing and when the body is six feet under or cremated. They certainly don't think about how the autopsy will go or what will happen with their organs if they are an organ donor. The first person doing the autopsy seems to have no care in the world for the body he is mutilating; however, you later realize that he is just trying to do his job (quickly) and get out. I would be the same way. Wouldn't you? Then you're left to realize the second character, meticulously played by Pep Tosar, is really the sicko.
The second short film in a trilogy, "Aftermath" is easily the best and hardest to watch. The others include "The Awakening" which deals with the first part of death, the process of dying. "Aftermath" being the second, explores what happens to the body after death. The third film, "Genesis", looks at the affect death has on the surviving family/friends.
"Aftermath" may be a lot more than most people can handle, but if you can put aside the "shock" of seeing a graphic autopsy and sickening necrophilia what you are left with is an important film that begs the viewer to confront their thoughts of what happens after you die. A powerful film.
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Movie Review: Sick as hell.
Summary: 4 Stars
These films are really not that great, They are far too short and have no real plotline.
I bought these films thinking they would be feature lenght, But was disapointed to find that the films are between 7-20 minutes long. The total running time is 76 minutes. The reason I give this DVD 4 stars is because of the shear shock value alone. I think Aftermath is a mix of Faces Of Death and Nekromantik. Genesis and Awakening were just plain boring. Aftermath was not exactly entertaing, The good gore was what made it good.
For fans of hardcore horror, You will like these. Just remember that these films end before they start, I think they would have been better as feature lenght films.
Don't buy if you get bored easily.
Movie Review: disturbing,yet stylish
Summary: 4 Stars
Before I watched this film I thought I would be completely grossed out by the subject matter. However I was amazed at the stylish quality of the film and the feelings the film created. This is one you have to see at least once (and possibly more). I can guarantee it will effect you and have you looking at death in a different way.