October Challenge Day 5:
Oh this here is some sultry business! A classic, classic '80s late night thriller. Let's talk about:
Here we have the story of a Vietnam Veteran who is suffering from PTSD and his wife is doing her best to take care of him. Even through this nightmares, his outbursts, his drinking, his embarrassing and controlling behavior...
He experiences an extreme traumatic response and becomes catatonic, where his wife now needs to *really* take care of him in their looming mansion along the water. What could possibly go wrong here?
Oh you know, everything.
Now, I come from a military family and have dedicated my career to Veterans, so I don't take military PTSD (or any PTSD-related experience, for that matter) lightly and don't want it portrayed lightly. And honestly, I was pretty impressed with how this film handled the experience. Surprised, even, how the story unfolded and concluded.
In all, this is a silky thriller with a solid, nerve-wracking plot and nicely executed acting. Don't care for this poster art through [rolling side eye for eva].
Watch with a friend or with strangers in a bar. Pairs with beers, shots, and salty, salty food.
I rented this film from Scarecrow Video, or use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to see where else you can find this luscious film.
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