Leofwine_draca ANIMUS is in fact an indie reworking of Edgar Allan Poe's THE TELL-TALE HEART, here turned into a modern day revenge story with thriller aspects. As is usual for this genre of filmmaking, the general lack of available funds makes it something of an amateurish mess, although it's not without merit. The story is slow and unremarkable, but the photography is clear and the colour palette a good one. It's a pity the narrative feels so disjointed with the cod psychology failing to grab the viewer's attention. In the end, ANIMUS is a bit too arty and obtuse for its own good.

patrickconventional-34713 I Loves this film for the 80's Horror Retro take on the Edgar Allen Poe tale, so many people when re-imaging this old story, make it take place in a modern and dreary location. The set designs where literally out of this world, and the editing style made me reminisce of the 19080's horror films that I loved to watch on VHS back in the day. The story follows Edgar as he begins to unravel a mystery that is in his head and a guilt that he carries with him and the actors are awesome. The on camera talent literally pulls out all the punches here and the performances where what makes an independent film like this stand out in today's over full indie scene.

melissalovesboudreau-84488 I really enjoyed this well crafted suspense thriller, especially because of its wonderful source material with the Tell Tale Heart. I had been waiting for a long time for someone to re-tell this story in a modern world. And the Director does it brilliantly here, utilizing this wonderful American Small town to tell his story. The Production Design was overall the most impressive set piece in the whole film.

jessicajaglowski I am a big fan of horror movies and I cannot wait for Aaron Russman to get the million dollar budget he deserves. This film had the most beautiful locations I have ever seen in a movie not to forget to mention some of the greatest actors ever. This is my second favorite film next to "The Godfather" and "Hot Pursuit". It is my favorite horror film to date, and pushes the envelope in terms of visual effects. I am shocked it was not honored with an Oscar for best visual effects in film. Aaron Russman needs to direct more music videos based on his work here. It is reflective of both neo-realism with plenty of mis en scene! He knows how to arrange his characters in physical reality to challenge the locations that the scenes take place in.