Gruesome but somewhat intelligent supernatural thriller. Copyright © Fandango. Behold, I show you the last man. This was Clive Barker's last stab at directing (so far), but I always liked the way he presented his characters and Daniel Von Bargen is simply terrifying as the revived leader of a Manson-like cult who actually has supernatural magic powers. The atmosphere, and the scenery, in this English movie-maker's filmography, is quite significant element, if in "Hellraiser" the atmosphere was dark and sordid, "The Lord of Illusions" is punctuated by clear, stunning and luminous sceneries, exalting the whole magic and madness' aspects. | Rating: 3/4, August 22, 2005 | Rating: 2/5, April 10, 2005 One of the great qualities of Barker's last project is to dare, telling a tense and complex story in an imaginative and bloody way. Bakula may have been a bit too emotionless in a scene or two, but overall he was wonderful as the detective who gets caught up in the trickery, and the evil. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Harry D'Amour, private investigator, thought he had seen the worst that flesh could suffer, but he hadn't. I did not know that there was a director's cut out there and watching it made this movie really resonate. "What by?" Barker's visual side dominates its literary equivalent this time out, resulting in a time-killer that may amuse fans until illusion is shattered by the rolling of the end credits. Lord of Illusions Plot Synopsis: During a routine case in L.A., NY private investigator Harry D'Amour stumbles over members of a fanatic cult, who are waiting for the resurrection of their leader Nix. Whether its his writing, directing, or painting I think he is quite brilliant. The make-up effects, courtesy of the boys at KNB FX, are really cool, and there's enough gore (My favorite being the messy "sword accident" scene) to satisfy horror fans. If you liked the first two films of the series "Hellraiser" and appraised "Nightbreed",you will have a thankful surprise with 1995's "The Lord of Illusions", the last film that Barker directed ( he is currently re-writing his story "The Thief Of Always" for the screen), and that carries his characteristics and basic ideas. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. This slows him down enough for the others to screw an iron mask over his face and, thus incapacitated, he can be buried - forever, they hope. The director's cut still isn't as good as Hellraiser, but is much closer to the quality of those films and has some good moments. Cinemark Prophesied by Stephen King to be the new savant of horror, novelist Clive Barker doesn't laxly embark on big-screen descents. Clive Barker is the Douglas Sirk of splatter. The three major chapters in his career as a filmmaker all are tales of pure darkness. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. I don't know anything about clive barker, except that he has the reputation to be a good horror writer. A terrific little horror film expertly renderd from Barker's own short story. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Lord of Illusions failed to make much of an impression on moviegoers in the late summer of 1995, only bringing in $13,000,000 on a $12,000,000 budget. |, July 6, 2010 Sadly, with Lord of Illusions, Clive Barker stumbles into the same pitfalls he did when he made Nightbreed just five years earlier. Barker's specialty, in this film as in the "Hellraiser" series, is a bloody finale with lots of special effects, and this time he outdoes himself. and the Terms and Policies, | Rated R Based on the novella The Last Illusion by Clive Barker, (who writes and directs) Lord of Illusions follows detective Harry D'Amour (Scott Bakula), as he looks into the death of stage illusionist Swann (Kevin J. O'Conner). CLIVE BARKER understands the iconography of horror better then mosts other would-be horror filmmakers. For Strong Violence and Gore, and For Language and Sexuality, CIFF 2020: Black Perspectives Program Highlights Diverse Voices, CIFF 2020: The Roger Ebert Award Returns to Champion New Voices, Immerse Yourself in Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project #3. The problem with the story is that it's overlong, full of bland details, and engrossed with bloodshed over sensible occult configurations. This film is a well crafted horror tale that Barker conjures up from his brilliant, twisted imagination. When I first saw this film over 23 years ago, I like it in spite of some of its uglier elements. Not just the worlds depicted here, but also what Clive Barker is capable of and what some allow him to do. Most hocus-pocus flicks err on needless gore but Barker is too thought-provoking for such a fate. Alas, the time is coming when man will no longer give birth to a star. Daniel Von Bargen (one of the most underrated actors alive) plays Nix amazingly and the hairs in the back of your neck will stand up as he says, `I was born.to murder the world' in his most vicious tone of voice. One is the glittering domain of the illusionist. by Little Brown and Company. Lord of Illusions was Barker’s return to directing, following his contributions to the first two Candyman films, which were based on a short story by Barker. In 1982, a group led by a man called Swann breaks in a cult in the Mojave Desert to rescue a teenager from the evil leader Nix the Puritan. Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2018. The film is edge of your seat entertainment from start to finish, and with a well written script, Barker conjures up some truly intense moments that will pull you into this nightmare. The combination of all of these could have created something that I would have put up there as an instant classic, but sadly this movie is completely forgettable. Not for all tastes, but a great presentation of a very good film. Odd, but not uninteresting horror opus from Clive Barker. The grave is lonely… living is worse.” Some of the special effects now don't hold up well, but it's worth watching for von Bargen's performance as Nix. Clive Barker is a true visionary in the field of horror, Worth a watch just for its interesting take on the subject matter. User Ratings Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Private eye Harry D'Amour (Scott Bakula) travels to Los Angeles and meets with a new client, Dorothea Swann (Famke Janssen). I'm a fan of HELLRAISER so I was hoping for something of the same power and I got it: this is surprisingly similar to the writer's 1980s breakout and I'm saddened that it didn't do so well on release.
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