An Uwe Boll film not based on a computer game?
Yup, and there aren’t any supernatural monsters in sight, either.
It polarised the audience and actually instigated a Springer-style shouting match during the post-film Q&A.
No one seemed unsettled.
Most people laughed.Seed, however, got them rankled.
Theres almost no humanity whatsoever in the film.
There is intentionally rudimentary characterization.
The viewer isnt manipulated into rooting for anyone or feeling anything.
Instead, were just presented with cold, detached scenes of violence perpetuating violence.
This makes for an upsetting and disturbing experience.
Its not an easy ride.
Seedopens with an epigram of sorts: Everything that has arisen must be destroyed.
Seed manages to break free of his grave and wreaks vengeance.
I know what youre thinking already.
This sounds like every last formulaic stalknslash fest imaginable.
There are no heroes, no long, suspenseful chases.
Victims are dispatched with quickly and methodically.
When more cruelty is applied as a means of stopping him, it merely increases his rage and sadism.
Both the hatred and murder mount as the film goes on.
The denouement is bleak and spiteful.
), and its uncommercial lack of emotion or pace, its agenda is given power.
Rating:
4 out of 5
