Daily Movie Rec 8/27/2023
Wendigo (2001)
"The Wendigo is hungry - always hungry. And its hunger is never satisfied. The more it eats, the bigger it gets. And the bigger it gets, the hungrier it gets. And we are hopeless in the face of it. We are devoured."
Directed by: Larry Fessenden
Cinematography by: Terry Stacey
Country: United States
Plot:
A family from the city looking to get some winter R&R at a cabin in the woods find themselves on edge when an unnerving rural local seems to take offense to their mere presence. As harassment escalates, the young son of the family fears an angry spirit is at work.
Reasons to watch:
It's one of those weird little indie films that defies easy categorization. Wendigo contains enough domestic drama and kitchen-sink realism that it's not strictly a genre film, but it still assuredly fits the horror tag - as well as supernatural psychological thriller. The movie oozes that uncanny dreamlike atmosphere that's specific to low-budget films, which is further enhanced by Larry Fessenden's unique, expressionistic editing and creative use of montage. Fessenden's plucky technicals power most of the film's momentum, and though this gutsy folk horror hybrid didn't send many chills up my spine, I'm glad I checked it out and finally got my first viewing of Fessenden, who's been an indie-horror cult favorite since the 90s. His offbeat film grammar and gritty imagery lead me to believe that I'll end up really digging at least one of his movies.
Where to watch:
Tubi
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