THE INFLICTED

Cinemavixion Review

Matthan Harris's 'The Inflicted' plunges into the grim psyche of David O'Hara, a medical student haunted by childhood trauma and driven by a perverse desire to rebuild a lost family. The film unflinchingly explores the dark underbelly of obsession, as O'Hara's descent into serial violence becomes a desperate, albeit monstrous, quest for maternal replacement. While the narrative treads familiar territory in the horror genre, the performances, particularly from the ensemble cast including genre stalwarts Bill Moseley and Sid Haig, lend a disturbing gravity to the proceedings. Harris, who also directs, crafts a tense atmosphere that underscores the psychological torment at the heart of this brutal tale. 'The Inflicted' is a challenging watch, offering a stark look at the devastating consequences of unresolved grief and the horrific manifestations it can engender.