I hated Richard Stanley's "Hardware", an overlong, overwrought sci-fi horror flick based on a 2-page comic cut from "2000AD". However, I had to admit that it WAS visually stylish and watched "Dust Devil" after it was recommended to me by a friend. I watched it and was duly converted into a Stanley fan. Why has this man made so few films?
In "Dust Devil", Stanley's screen writing skill and directorial flair combine perfectly and the result is an above-average horror movie. The African locations provide a perfect backdrop to a tale that is as grisly as it is poignant. The director's cut is a must-see for horror fans and Simon Boswell's pounding soundtrack is wonderfully evocative. Highly recommended.
In "Dust Devil", Stanley's screen writing skill and directorial flair combine perfectly and the result is an above-average horror movie. The African locations provide a perfect backdrop to a tale that is as grisly as it is poignant. The director's cut is a must-see for horror fans and Simon Boswell's pounding soundtrack is wonderfully evocative. Highly recommended.