It can be hard to be “different” in the world of gore and horror, and that is the task that director Robert Morgan took on with his horror ‘Stopmotion’ which is currently available on demand and via Hulu courtesy of IFC Films.
According to the film’s synopsis: “A talented stop-motion animator becomes consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations — with deadly results.”
The film is a slow burn, showing the unique dynamic between a legendary, but an aging stop-motion filmmaker Suzanne Blake (Stella Gonet) who is suffering from health issues and attempting to complete her final film with the help of her daughter, Ella (Aisling Franciosi), whom she keeps under a strict and stern thumb.
Following a stoke that leaves Suzanne in the hospital, Ella attempts to continue to work on her mother’s project as she struggles to keep her demons away. This leads Ella towards working on a completely new project, all on her own, that spirals her out of control and into a madness that has terrifying results.
The film is artistically stunning, and while it lacks true moments of horror, it makes up with it with atmosphere and presence, truly taking you on a journey of a complete breakdown in horrific and graphic fashion.
Running an hour and 33 minutes, the film has a slow pace that will engulf you in it’s mood and emotion.
For the fans of slashers and jump scares, this one won’t keep your attention. But for those who like to dive into psychological, “different” horrors (such as ‘May’), this will be worth the watch and quickly dig itself into your brain.
