825 Forest Road
This article contains mentions of suicide and mental health disorders.
One of the first movies I ever got to review forScreenRantwas a little film calledBlackwater Lane.
Surely, this would be a far superior entry into the street name movie niche subgenre, right?
In a sense, my playful assumptions were correct.825 Forest Roadis indeed a more competent movie.
There are some movies where this has been done before is a generalized complaint about a films triteness.
It takes a special kind of film for this gripe to be literal.825 Forest Roadis the latter.
In practice, the film is mundane, repetitive, and full of the same beats.
In practice, the film is mundane, repetitive, and full of the same beats.
FromPsychotoSplit, horror has faced challengesportraying mental health issuesfor decades.
825 Forest Road follows Chuck Wilson, who relocates to Ashland Falls with his wife Maria and sister Elizabeth after a family tragedy. As they attempt to rebuild their lives, Chuck uncovers a hidden and ominous secret lurking within the seemingly quiet town.
In the latest attempt, Maria voices her struggle with bipolar disorder.
In fact, the whole feature tends towards making light of themes of suicide.
Ultimately, I found this thematic treatment to be incredibly irresponsible, effectively ruining825 Forest Road.
