The Ugly (1997)
Horror/Thriller Rated R or Unrated
Plot
Simon is a killer. Unfit to stand trial. He has been locked away for five years, watched by the sinister Dr Marlowe. Enter Karen, an enthusiastic but formidably intelligent psychologist. She will interview Simon - who wants to prove that he is cured. He seems sane. Seemingly incapable of ferocious acts of violence. He tells her of a terrifying force within him, which drives him to destroy those around him. He says this force has gone. Karen listens to his story. At first she trusts him, even believes him. But then her trust gives way to scepticism. His confession is replaced by deception. The interview unleashes demons from Simon's strange internal world - threatening Karen's previously stable sense of reality. She wants the truth. But she finds that truth can be the most terrifying thing of all.
Acting
Paolo Rotondo and Rebecca Hobbs are both very good as the leads, and most of the supporting cast are also quite good, i did however think that Darien Takle sucked as his abusive mother.
Gore
Not overly vioilent, but some of the kills get very bloody.
Sex/Nudity
There is a very brief nude sex scene.
Final Thoughts
The story here starts of fairly intriguing to start then starts to drag a bit with the over abundance of flashbacks to his abusive mother. After the abusive mother flashback are voer, it starts to get more intriguing again and finished up on a strong note. Very much story based horror, with some blood, but much better story and acting than most, well worth at least one viewing to both genre and non-genre fans alike.;
Overall Rating
B-
