End of Term – Movie Review
Director: Mat Menony
Writer: John Paul Chapple (Screenplay)
Cast
- Julie Graham (Shetland)
- Peter Davison (Doctor Who)
- David Bamber (Valkyrie)
- Ronald Pickup (Darkest Hour)
- Chelsea Edge (The Seed)
Plot: A group of students are tormented by the lingering menace of Garth Stroman, an artist who had a disturbing vision fifty years prior. The pupils discover that true art can only be achieved through suffering and pain. With graduation fast approaching their celebrations turn into a twisted confrontation with medieval torture – all in the name of art.
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: End of Term starts in the aftermath of a mass killings. The lone survivor Melissa (Edge) is getting questioned by the police as she reveals the secrets of the student’s home. As Melissa tells the story of the different residents in the home, all art students dream of a future in the world.
However, one of the most famous critics Damian Self (Pickup) has torn their work apart. This shows us the group of students feeling unstable about their future, before the killer strikes.
Verdict on End of Term
End of Term is a horror thriller following the events of a student house massacre. It follows the lone survivor as she looks to tell her story involved with what happened. It brings plenty of slasher elements, as we wait to see who the killer really is.
This does feel like it wants to be an edgy slasher movie, but it falls into one giant problem early on. It is told by the lone survivor and this means anything that she doesn’t see, shouldn’t make sense. Sadly, this doesn’t seem to help with the creepy moments. However, when it comes to the truth, it does create an incredibly disturbing series of events. This creates a deranged figure that shows the determination to achieve perfection.
Where to Watch: End of Term arrives on digital on 2 October, from Reel 2 Reel Films
Final Thoughts – End of Term takes us down a deranged path.
