The Wardis his first feature sinceGhosts Of Marsway back in 2001.
With such a reputation, what can he do withThe Ward?
Surely, the man who brought usHalloween, The Fogand the creepyMasters Of HorrorofferingCigarette Burnscant misstep?
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The Wardis a tense psychological horror that is well made but generally dull.
The insane asylum angle has been exploited many times over the years and with varying degrees of success.
Even a late twist isnt much of a surprise due to its familiarity.
It also assumes that, by the end of the film, you still care about Kristens fate.
That said, Kristens back-story and tale of fractured psyche would probably have made a more interesting film.
The whole interview package runs for three minutes.
Far lengthier are the discs cast interviews, gleaned from the same EPK.
Finally, there are the cast interviews, and yes, theyre from the same press kit.
Theres more background here, including a brief description of the production company and its purpose.
Its almost as if it was designed for investors to get behind the film.
Theyre clearly hyped about the film, working with Carpenter and the story.
Sadly, theres nothing else on the Blu-ray, marking a wasted opportunity, much like the film itself.
Film:
you’ve got the option to rent or buyThe WardatBlockbuster.co.uk.
Rating:
2 out of 5
