Last Kind Words or Something's Not Quite Right in Kentucky!

I recently decided I would go down that rabbit hole that is called Netflix and watch some of the lesser known horror films. I told myself I would sit through them no matter how good or bad they were, after a few movies this led me to "Last Kind Words".  This movie focuses on Eli and his family, who are forced to move to the backwoods of Kentucky, to work on a farm, due to the latest economic downturns. Eli soon finds himself drawn to explore the woods that grow at the back of the farm, where  he meets Amanda. Eli ends up spending more and more time away from chores, and spending that time with Amanda. Little by little he finds that the farm, the woods and Amanda are all tied together with a dark secret.

Sometimes going off the beaten path does deliver true gems and this film is one of those. This is not one of your big budget horror movies, nor was it backed by the big studios. Unlike some other independent films, where the acting can be spotty and the cinematography may not be up to snuff, this film does not have those problems. The acting is spot on and it is beautifully shot, blending just the right amount of light and dark, giving you a great taste of human nature, both love and darkness. For an independent film, hell for a film period, I HIGHLY recommend this one, this one truly made an impression on me.

 



LAST KIND WORDS
Written by: Kevin Barker and Amy Riherd Miller
Directed by: Kevin Barker
Starring: Brad Dourif, Spencer Daniels, Alexia Fast, Marianne Hagan, and Sarah Steele
Rating: NR
Runtime: 87 minutes