The Deep Dark is a horror film released in 2015, directed by Michael Medaglia. The particularity of this film is how well psychological and supernatural horror is blended, focusing on alienation, fixation, and consequences of one’s wishes.
Plot Summary
The main character of this short film is Walter tormented by creative self-actualization crisis and personal life problems. He stumbles across a deep and creepy well in an old building which subsequently becomes the center of his deranged fixation. Walter starts imagining things associated with the well and the more he uses it, the more power the thought in his mind grows.
Seeking answers extends Walter’s involvement with the well what makes him live like a recluse. His works of art drift to the dark side as he begins to see and to be confronted with things which makes him lose the essence of sanity. The movie is centered in Walter’s fixation with the well and how it affects all of his interpersonal relations in particular and his mind in general.
Themes
Isolation: On the other hand, Walter’s growing frenzy is accompanied by a very painful separation from friends and family, illustrating loneliness as one of the consequences of being an artist.
Obsession: This film explores the extremes to which some will go in the pursuit of their aim and how risky it can get when one is overridden by their aims.
Reality vs. Illusion: With Walter also seeking answers to the supernatural connected to the well, the ‘dangerous’ psychosis that the audience may be closing in on, is very difficult to restrain.
Reception of the Film
The Deep Dark has managed to get overwhelming positive criticism from both film critics and the audience. The uniqueness of the plot, the dark surroundings and decor and the unpleasant subject matter proved to be a head-turner. And The Deep Dark manages to do this by exploring psychological horror fused with the supernatural.
Conclusion
In conclusion, The Deep Dark is an interesting horror film aimed at the viewer who wishes to examine and understand the human mind and the dangers of obsession in all its dimensions. It weaves together the elements of interesting plot lines and elements of horror, much to the excitement of films with similar themes. Should you have any further questions concerning specific aspects you would like to know then please feel free to do so.
