- Actors: Sara Stewart, Doug Cockle, Vonda Barnes
- Directors: Robert Pratten
- Format: Anamorphic, PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Nucleus Films
- DVD Release Date: 5 Feb 2007
- Run Time: 99 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000GQMLCS
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 76,822 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Lincoln Mathers (Doug Cockle from REIGN OF FIRE) is an ambitious New York analyst trying to balance work and family life. He, along with his wife Sarah (Sara Stewart from BATMAN BEGINS and TVs SUGAR RUSH) and daughter Beth relocate to England and move into an old Victorian house in London s East End. Things appear to be going well until Sarah uncovers a buried tomb in the house s cellar, and becomes host to an ancient spirit. Local voodoo followers Ray and Ruth believe that the spirit of an African warrior from West Africa now inhabits Sarah s body. They make plans for an exorcism but when they approach Lincoln to get him involved, he refuses to listen. When he finally notices that his wife is not who she was, he is forced to accept that his family s only salvation lies in a leap of faith. They enlist the help of local historian Fiona (Trisha Mortimer from FRIGHTMARE) who is able to make Lincoln see sense and put his trust in them. In a breathtaking climax, Lincoln holds a violent and frenzied Sarah captive and struggles to make an emotional connection with a wife held hostage by a warrior s spirit. Featuring a stunning soundtrack by Steven Severin of SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES.
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Powerful stuff, with an especially intriguing score by Steve Severin of Siouxsie & the Banshees"
"London Voodoo brings back the glory of that horror film feel" "Top notch performances to the point of boiling reality"
"The British revival continues apace with this well-produced, stylish unnerving supernatural thriller"
"London Voodoo brings back the glory of that horror film feel" "Top notch performances to the point of boiling reality"
"The British revival continues apace with this well-produced, stylish unnerving supernatural thriller"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Just shows how two people can watch the same movie and come away with a different opinion.
I thought this was a fantastic, suspenseful movie for those that prefer their thrills to come with a story rather than blood and guts.
The mother's performance as a woman possessed and how she changes over the course of the film is an acting masterclass. She's attractive too :)
I'd say definitely worth buying - especially if you're also an indie filmmaker as the making-of extra is well worth watching.
I thought this was a fantastic, suspenseful movie for those that prefer their thrills to come with a story rather than blood and guts.
The mother's performance as a woman possessed and how she changes over the course of the film is an acting masterclass. She's attractive too :)
I'd say definitely worth buying - especially if you're also an indie filmmaker as the making-of extra is well worth watching.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A difficult film to get in to. For the first half hour or so I found it quite uninspiring, fairly low production values, slightly amateurish acting but it is a grower and improved in most respects after this point. The story concerns an American couple living in London whereby the woman uncovers a concealed chamber of voodoo artifacts in the cellar during building works and seemingly becomes possessed by the spirit of a Beninese warrior woman.
Whilst under the influence of this spirit she is subject to wild changes in behaviour, starting off quite subtley, not wearing a bra in the first instance! and generally behaving in an over-familiar and flirtatious way with the builders before rapidly descending into violence and more overt dysfunctional behaviour.
There is no real evidence that she is actually possessed and I did actually prefer it as an observation of her mental state; her experiencing psychosis as opposed to supernatural events taking place although I doubt this was the directors intention.
Whilst this is occurring a group of voodoo practising locals who are somehow aware of these events are warning the husband and attempting to get access to the house and 'possessed woman' like a bunch of militant jehovah's witnesses to rid her of her demon. The husband eventually capitulates and the film concludes with a bizarre voodoo ceremony on Blackheath (South East London) at night in the pouring rain to 'exorcise' her.
The film has weak elements. Upon discovering the artifacts including two decayed practically mummified bodies they decide not to contact the police/authorities despite the obvious suspicious circumstances of discovering two corpses buried in the cellar for no clear reason. There is also a really poor sub-plot concerning a young au pair who develops an instant attraction for the husband and oblivious to the ongoing events is trying to scupper the couples relationship.
The husband seems to come around to the voodoo notion after a couple of interactions with the potentially equally delusional voodoo-ites instead of exploring more conventional and obvious options first (GP's etc) though maybe this scenario isn't completely unheard of as a result of gullibility or exploitation of the vulnerable status of the husband at the time in question.
When the film concluded it ended very abruptly although to be fair it also didn't outstay its welcome.
Overall I would say the acting improved as the occasion demanded but the whole voodoo perspective wasn't as convincing to me as an actual supernatural occurrence. Not bad, it definately has something something about it I can't quite put my finger on.
Whilst under the influence of this spirit she is subject to wild changes in behaviour, starting off quite subtley, not wearing a bra in the first instance! and generally behaving in an over-familiar and flirtatious way with the builders before rapidly descending into violence and more overt dysfunctional behaviour.
There is no real evidence that she is actually possessed and I did actually prefer it as an observation of her mental state; her experiencing psychosis as opposed to supernatural events taking place although I doubt this was the directors intention.
Whilst this is occurring a group of voodoo practising locals who are somehow aware of these events are warning the husband and attempting to get access to the house and 'possessed woman' like a bunch of militant jehovah's witnesses to rid her of her demon. The husband eventually capitulates and the film concludes with a bizarre voodoo ceremony on Blackheath (South East London) at night in the pouring rain to 'exorcise' her.
The film has weak elements. Upon discovering the artifacts including two decayed practically mummified bodies they decide not to contact the police/authorities despite the obvious suspicious circumstances of discovering two corpses buried in the cellar for no clear reason. There is also a really poor sub-plot concerning a young au pair who develops an instant attraction for the husband and oblivious to the ongoing events is trying to scupper the couples relationship.
The husband seems to come around to the voodoo notion after a couple of interactions with the potentially equally delusional voodoo-ites instead of exploring more conventional and obvious options first (GP's etc) though maybe this scenario isn't completely unheard of as a result of gullibility or exploitation of the vulnerable status of the husband at the time in question.
When the film concluded it ended very abruptly although to be fair it also didn't outstay its welcome.
Overall I would say the acting improved as the occasion demanded but the whole voodoo perspective wasn't as convincing to me as an actual supernatural occurrence. Not bad, it definately has something something about it I can't quite put my finger on.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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American couple Lincoln and Sarah move into an renovated Victorian house in the East End of London, so that Lincoln can be nearer his job in the city. As he is offered an important role in selling his company's product to a Swedish firm, Lincoln spends less time at home, and becomes increasingly work obsessed. Meanwhile builders investigating a faulty light in the cellar of the couples home, discover a hollow portion in the floorboards. Sarah uses a hammer to break open the floorboards to investigate, and uncovers a voodoo shrine. She is then possessed by the spirit of an African warrior. Lincoln is warned that his wife is possessed, but at first angrily warns off the people who are suggesting that. Soon he realises, as Sarah starts to become more violent and irrational, that he will have to embrace the religion of voodoo in order to save the woman he loves.
This may be low budget, but its high enjoyment. It's a real slow burner of a film, as the possession of Sarah is a very gradual process, subtle little touches lining every scene. There is some highly imaginative cinematography on show here, even the smallest household objects magnified to full effect, creating a highly unsettling atmosphere. When you finish watching the film, you will realise that it mostly takes place within the four walls of the house, but whilst watching it, it seems far larger in scope, thanks to the excellent direction. The acting is also good, even though no one really delivers an outstanding performance. There is also a stunning electronic soundtrack from Steve Severin of Siouxie And The Banshees. The only negative for me was the Fatal Attraction style sub-plot involving a jealous nanny, as I feel a bit too much screentime was spent following this strand of the plot. Still, thats a very minor quibble, as the other elements of the film are so successful.
One of the finest British horror films of the last decade, 5 out of 5. Nice extras on the disc as well
This may be low budget, but its high enjoyment. It's a real slow burner of a film, as the possession of Sarah is a very gradual process, subtle little touches lining every scene. There is some highly imaginative cinematography on show here, even the smallest household objects magnified to full effect, creating a highly unsettling atmosphere. When you finish watching the film, you will realise that it mostly takes place within the four walls of the house, but whilst watching it, it seems far larger in scope, thanks to the excellent direction. The acting is also good, even though no one really delivers an outstanding performance. There is also a stunning electronic soundtrack from Steve Severin of Siouxie And The Banshees. The only negative for me was the Fatal Attraction style sub-plot involving a jealous nanny, as I feel a bit too much screentime was spent following this strand of the plot. Still, thats a very minor quibble, as the other elements of the film are so successful.
One of the finest British horror films of the last decade, 5 out of 5. Nice extras on the disc as well
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