Director Katie Price has most definitely
redeemed herself from her most recent train wreck, Surf School, with a new
cinematic piece she created with up and coming editor Samuel Scott. Taking a
new twist on the traditional crime drama, Malefaction gives audiences a
shocking and enticing insight into the story of a serial killer murder. This
unexpected team up of two underrated and talented industry professionals was a
blessing to us all, as their passion for their work is clearly reflected in the
beauty of their film.
The incredibly thrilling short follows the story
of a typical Jane Doe murder, but the way in which the story is portrayed
through the cinematography, sound, editing and mise-en-scene is unseen in
modern British cinema. It almost feels like a sin to give too much away. It begins with a morgue scene, slowly revealing
the story behind the murder. The acting from Luke Howe will send cold shivers
down your spine as you impatiently wait upon the edge of your seat, desperate to
see what happens next. He plays an interesting yet frighteningly mysterious
pathologist, performing a horrifically graphic and realistic autopsy within the
first minute of the film, making you torn between struggling to watch, but also
being unable to peel your eyes away. Although most comments about films are
solely down to a person’s own opinion, it appears undeniable that the choice of Luke Howe
was the perfect casting decision. Not only does he fully become involved with
the character, but his overall look and aura is totally unforgettable.
Despite being a short film with a mere 5 minutes
in which to entice audiences, it includes the excitement and thrill expected of
a crime drama. With blood, weapons and an atmosphere of pure mystery, it does not
fail to tick all of the boxes for fans of the genre. It shows us the murder of
a typical loving and innocent mother by an unsympathetic serial killer, whilst
also giving us an insight into the hustle and bustle of a typical UK crime
scene.
Samuel Scott shows us how experience in the
industry does not necessarily equate to the production of higher quality
cinema. His fresh creative outlook brings a new take on the classic editing of
crime drama short films, effectively creating a dark and troubling atmosphere.
This is also created through Price’s decision to use a blue gel during the morgue scene, cleverly
creating the sense of a cold temperature and tense mood just through a simple
piece of plastic.
In short, this is a ‘cut’ above the rest and should
not be missed.
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