The Damned – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Damned is tense, suspenseful and atmospheric.
Where to Watch
The Damned will be available in UK Cinemas from 10th January
Director: Thordur Palsson
Writer: Jamie Hannigan, Thordur Palsson (Screenplay)
Cast
- Odessa Young (Shirley)
- Joe Cole (Thank You for Your Service)
- Lewis Gribben (Trainspotting 2)
- Siobhan Finneran (Downton Abbey)
- Francis Magee (Rogue One)
- Rory McCann (Game of Thrones)
Plot: A 19th-century widow has to make an impossible choice when, during an especially cruel winter, a foreign ship sinks off the coast of her Icelandic fishing village.
Runtime: 1 Hour 29 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Damned starts when the widow Eva (Young) of a small fishing station keeps a crew safe for the harsh winter. Ragnar (McCann) runs the crew and greatly respects Eva. However, supplies are running low and a shipwreck offshore leads Eva to get a message.
When the first messages of an Eve spirit on the land spread, Eva must understand what is happening. Meanwhile, the crew starts questioning everything around them as the evil consumes them.
Verdict on The Damned
Recap
The movie follows the widowed owner of a fishing station hosting a fishing crew through a harsh winter. However, the calm winter turns into a nightmare when another shipwreck offshore and the residents face an evil spirit.
Best Parts
The movie uses the isolated weather-restricted area perfectly. It creates paranoia which consumes the characters. This also plays into the unknown evil that lurks between their minds and reality, never quite letting us believe which is taking control. The performances are great throughout. Meanwhile, we get a small sense of ‘The Thing’ and the psychology of what is happening to the residents at the fishing station.
Final Thoughts – The Damned is an excellent, atmospheric horror that will leave your jaw-dropped.
