*Warning of spoilers* It's like a herd of lobbyists on crack! Actually, what it is is better than one would hope. Basically, it's an updated Cthulhu Mythos story, now set in 'modern day' Chicago. The acting is not bad, and Hyams' script, while predictable, is fairly taught. I sure wish that SOMEONE had been able to save Tom Sizemore from himself in later years. And man, is Penelope Ann Miller easy on the eyes in this pulper.
Because that's the real key here: Hyams is attempting to create a 40s atmosphere in a current film setting. This reviewer thinks he largely succeeds, thanks in large part to Miller and Whitmore, who is wonderful. It's certainly an imperfect film, and not Hyams' best, but for Mythos freaks, it's required viewing. They just don't make very many films for our crowd.
Because that's the real key here: Hyams is attempting to create a 40s atmosphere in a current film setting. This reviewer thinks he largely succeeds, thanks in large part to Miller and Whitmore, who is wonderful. It's certainly an imperfect film, and not Hyams' best, but for Mythos freaks, it's required viewing. They just don't make very many films for our crowd.