DRY BONES

Cinemavixion Review

Gregory Lamberson's 2013 horror offering, "Dry Bones," plunges viewers into a chilling narrative of repressed trauma manifesting as a terrifying reality. The film centers on Drew, a man returning to his childhood home after 35 years, only to confront the very creature he believed haunted his youth. What begins as a psychological battleground, with psychiatrists assuring Drew his fears are mere figments of imagination, quickly escalates into a visceral fight for survival as people around him vanish. Lamberson, co-directed here with Michael O'Hear, who also stars alongside Debbie Rochon and John Renna, crafts a descent into madness that blurs the lines between childhood phobia and a tangible, malevolent entity. The succubus element, hinted at in the local description, adds a layer of primal dread to the creature's intentions. While the film may not have garnered widespread accolades, its intimate scope and focus on psychological horror, bolstered by solid performances from its cast, make "Dry Bones" a compelling watch for fans of the genre seeking a more personal and unsettling experience.