Eight for Silver (2021) Review
Eight for Silver (2021) Review
In the late 1800s, a once-peaceful remote country village is under attack – but by who or what, no one knows. Villagers spread rumours of a cursed land, supernatural forces, and even demonic creatures, as the disappearances and killings continue. Pathologist John McBride (Boyd Holbrook) arrives to investigate the danger, only to discover something much deeper and more sinister than he ever could have imagined.
Written and directed by Sean Ellis (ANTHROPOID), EIGHT FOR SILVER (aka THE CURSED) perfectly captures the 19th Century period setting. It’s dimly lit (camerawork also by Sean Ellis), atmospheric and snuggles up nicely to the Gothic vibe it so needs to breathe and play out well.
It’s a tad overlong and does suffer from the occasional dull spot – EIGHT FOR SILVER would have definitely benefited from a tighter edit – but overall this is one beast flick that is worth your time. With a game cast and a decent murder mystery at its core this not only turned out to be a pleasant surprise but a near on damn perfect monster flick too.
