When it comes to supernatural or fantasy movies, I’m incredibly picky. The few that I’m drawn to typically don’t start off the way most movies in that genre do. That’s what pulled me in right away with Ryan Smith’s indie supernatural fantasy thriller, “After.”
It may not have the highest rating on Rotten Tomatoes (a woeful 18%), but its flaws are outweighed by strong acting, a captivating setting and a well-made, frightening monster.
I’ve seen “After” twice, and each viewing makes me appreciate it that much more. What’s remarkable is that the two lead actors, Steven Strait and Karolina Wydra, are relative unknowns who successfully carry the weight of this little movie that could.
Since it’s a low-budget film, don’t go into “After” expecting expensive or splashy effects or spinoff-worthy plotlines — it’s not that type of movie. But if you love indie films like I do, you
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