I have recently been fortunate enough to see the premiere of 48 Hours in Purgatory. The independent film by SKG Films which was directed and written by Jason Armstrong is a well written and well acted masterpiece. Many low budget independent films turn out cheesy, with horrible acting and a storyline that was thought up in under ten minutes. I am pleased to say that 48 Hours in Purgatory managed to stay true to the independent film industry without appearing overconfident and self indulged.
48 Hours in Purgatory brings forth the story of four well-known film makers who were in the process of their newest documentary. The basis of the documentary was to have a few individuals who volunteered to be locked in a small room without windows or clocks while in complete solitude for 48 hours. During this lock-down, the subjects would have to face their inner demons as their past comes up to hunt them. While the story mainly focuses on these said subjects, it also goes into the personal lives of the film makers themselves.
Brody Hawkins, played by Andrew Roth, is the leader of the film company. Accompanied by his team members; Veronique Villemaire (Emily Alatalo), Jagt (Sean Saska), and Arkham (J.C. Hewitt) he sets out to create a film which will force him to reflect on his own hidden skeletons. Haunted by images of his past, Brody tries to make sense of his present and to finally let go and move on.
There are a few theories that come to my mind as I watched the film. Without giving away any spoilers, it would be hard to explain them. However, the film truly digs into the human psyche and makes us, the viewers, contemplate which parts of the film are reality and which are just figment of Brody's imagination.
The musical score is excellent with the original music being done by talented, Tony Longworth, and the acting is superb. A few honourable mentions go out to Sean Szutka; the psychologically disturbed Mark a.k.a "Bones", Jaclyn Scobie; the ever most dramatic sex worker, Jenna Jade Rain; the University student with a dark past, Robin Barker; the professor who has lost someone to a tragedy and finally the ever so enchanting Danielle Williams whose origins are left to personal interpretation.
The premiere for 48 Hours was an immense success. The theatre was jam packed with a great atmosphere and wonderful vibes all around. The film outsold all of the other late-show slots and got great feedback from everyone I have spoken with following the show. The film was made by a whole crew of great people who appreciate the hard work that has to be put in to a film to make it great, and their passion truly shines in every aspect of 48 Hours in Purgatory.
48 Hours in Purgatory brings forth the story of four well-known film makers who were in the process of their newest documentary. The basis of the documentary was to have a few individuals who volunteered to be locked in a small room without windows or clocks while in complete solitude for 48 hours. During this lock-down, the subjects would have to face their inner demons as their past comes up to hunt them. While the story mainly focuses on these said subjects, it also goes into the personal lives of the film makers themselves.
Brody Hawkins, played by Andrew Roth, is the leader of the film company. Accompanied by his team members; Veronique Villemaire (Emily Alatalo), Jagt (Sean Saska), and Arkham (J.C. Hewitt) he sets out to create a film which will force him to reflect on his own hidden skeletons. Haunted by images of his past, Brody tries to make sense of his present and to finally let go and move on.
There are a few theories that come to my mind as I watched the film. Without giving away any spoilers, it would be hard to explain them. However, the film truly digs into the human psyche and makes us, the viewers, contemplate which parts of the film are reality and which are just figment of Brody's imagination.
The musical score is excellent with the original music being done by talented, Tony Longworth, and the acting is superb. A few honourable mentions go out to Sean Szutka; the psychologically disturbed Mark a.k.a "Bones", Jaclyn Scobie; the ever most dramatic sex worker, Jenna Jade Rain; the University student with a dark past, Robin Barker; the professor who has lost someone to a tragedy and finally the ever so enchanting Danielle Williams whose origins are left to personal interpretation.
The premiere for 48 Hours was an immense success. The theatre was jam packed with a great atmosphere and wonderful vibes all around. The film outsold all of the other late-show slots and got great feedback from everyone I have spoken with following the show. The film was made by a whole crew of great people who appreciate the hard work that has to be put in to a film to make it great, and their passion truly shines in every aspect of 48 Hours in Purgatory.