Sinphony is a simplistically constructed collection of horror vignettes which generally deal with complex human weaknesses and fears. Of course the supernatural weaves its way into each tale as well which can lead to violent encounters and surprise endings. A lot of the storytelling felt a bit experimental and led to hit-or-miss conclusions but they were trying to produce something a little different then most while only slightly succeeding.
I am reminded of college and film school projects culminating in a huge anthology reel for all to admire, and, to be fair, a lot of the talent used in these shorts did a fine job in their roles. The gory special effects were low-budget but passable without being too excessive even though some of it looked a bit, I don't know, underbudgeted(?).
Being a horror buff for several decades now I guess the one glaring omission I experienced with this film was in hiring a narrator. A collection of horror and gore should have a fitting emcee to help guide its audience from one blood-fest to another, Creepshow and The Twilight Zone being prime examples. I get that money was tight but even a simple ghoulish voiceover could've helped to add to a tighter sense of tension and despair.
If you have an hour and a half to kill and you've seen pretty much everything else then go ahead and enjoy this brooding bit of low-key psychodrama and unnatural evil.
I am reminded of college and film school projects culminating in a huge anthology reel for all to admire, and, to be fair, a lot of the talent used in these shorts did a fine job in their roles. The gory special effects were low-budget but passable without being too excessive even though some of it looked a bit, I don't know, underbudgeted(?).
Being a horror buff for several decades now I guess the one glaring omission I experienced with this film was in hiring a narrator. A collection of horror and gore should have a fitting emcee to help guide its audience from one blood-fest to another, Creepshow and The Twilight Zone being prime examples. I get that money was tight but even a simple ghoulish voiceover could've helped to add to a tighter sense of tension and despair.
If you have an hour and a half to kill and you've seen pretty much everything else then go ahead and enjoy this brooding bit of low-key psychodrama and unnatural evil.