CHICAGO ROT

Cinemavixion Review

Dorian Weinzimmer's "Chicago Rot" plunges viewers into the grimy underbelly of the Windy City, a neo-noir descent fueled by wrongful imprisonment and a quest for vengeance. The film masterfully crafts a narrative around Les, a street legend dubbed "The Ghoul," whose release from Joliet ignites a desperate search for his mother's killer. The plot, rich with supernatural undertones, explores a labyrinthine Chicago where the lines between good and evil blur into obsolescence. Alberto Agraz, John Alston, and Kelso Ashby III deliver compelling performances that anchor the film's dark, atmospheric tone. While the film garnered one win and nine nominations, its 4.9 IMDb rating suggests a polarizing reception, yet its unique blend of street-level grit and cosmic horror offers a compelling, albeit bleak, cinematic experience for those willing to explore its shadowed alleys.