Lost Souls

If this had been directed by just about anybody else it would have been utter crap. Under the hand of award-winning cinematographer Janusz Kaminski however what we have is one serious little creep fest. Try and think LAW AND ORDER meets THE OMEN. I say LAW AND ORDER because even though there are none of the stellar cast from said show here they sure as hell look like they ought to be. Other than lead WInona Ryder who turns in some fine work here, we have Ben Chaplin, Elias Koteas, Sarah Wynter, Philip Baker Hall and the likes and because of them the film has a made-for-tv feel to it. John Hurt weighs in with a fine bit role but the plot and acting are almost secondary to the visual style. So, why this may not work as a film for some it will be a gruesome feast of the senses for others. Not only are the visuals superb, the sound effect work is true top drawer. As I mentioned before, not for everybody but sure worth a look if Devil conspiracies are your cup of hemlock.