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Darren Lynn Bousman is known for his work on fan favorite films. Whether it’s the Saw franchise (of which Bousman directed FOUR entries, including the highly anticipated Spiral: From the Book of Saw) to his work with Terrance Zdunich on Repo! The Genetic Opera and the Devil’s Carnival films, Bousman’s work draws legions of obsessed fans. At the heart of it all is a director who seems to always strive to try new things and create unique visions in horror. His newest film, Death of Me, is no exception. It is a beautifully-shot nightmare of murder and ancient mysticism that’s bound to please fans.
Death of Me is the story of a young couple, Neil (Luke Hemsworth) and Christine (Maggie Q) on a trip to an island off the coast of Thailand. The couple wakes up one morning feeling hungover and unsure of what happened the night before. They discover a video that appears to show Neil murdering Christine and burying her body. Christine, however, is alive and seemingly well. As the couple attempts to uncover the mystery of the night before, they find themselves wrapped up in a web of black magic and death.
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One of Death of Me’s many strengths is its script. The story is lean and interesting and it does a great job of stringing us along as an audience. It’s also very unique in its subject matter. Sure, there are plenty of movies about ancient mysticism in remote places, but this film feels like a fresh look at folklore we’ve not really been exposed to in this type of movie.
The film was shot in Thailand, which gives it a very unique atmosphere and makes for some truly beautiful cinematography. It also lends to the story’s themes of the unknown. The beauty of the landscapes and cinematography is nicely off-set by some memorable moments of terror and violence.
Death of Me is slick, scary, and a breath of fresh air for genre fans. The setting is beautiful and atmospheric, the performances are effective, the musical score is remarkable, and the story is unique. If you’re in the mood for a frightening fish-out-of-water tale of the occult, look no further.
Death of Me is available in theaters, VOD, and Digital on October 2, 2020.
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