Haus des Zorns – The Harvest (2013)

Haus des Zorns – The Harvest: Directed by John McNaughton. With Samantha Morton, Michael Shannon, Natasha Calis, Charlie Tahan. A couple who keeps their sick son in a secluded environment find their controlled lives challenged by a young girl who moves in next door.

“John McNaughton, Master of Horror. The mastermind who brought Clive Barkeru0026#39;s twisted words to life in Haeckelu0026#39;s Tale. The man who introduced the world to The Borrower. He reminded us what real-life horror looks like with HENRY, now brings you a all new psychological horror film entitled: The Harvest.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film stars fan favorites Peter Fonda, Michael Shannon, Samantha Morton, Charlie Tahan (From TV Series GOTHAM) and Natasha Calis. The movie starts off with a incident that thankfully ends up with a blessed outcome. That incident, introduces us to Katherine (played by Samantha Morton) who is caring for her sick invalid son, Andy (played by Charlie Tahan) alongside her husband (played by Michael Shannon). The atmosphere in the film from the get go already has a precursor of things to come.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eLike most psychological horror films, there is the slow burn. That being said, the film seems to intertwine between two families and the maelstrom of chaos that unravels.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe unraveling begins with Maryann (played by Natasha Calis), Andyu0026#39;s new neighbor and ONLY friend. She moves into the neighborhood with her grandparents (played by Leslie Lyles and the ever so cool Peter Fonda), after the death of her parents. The two then, form an unlikely friendship. So much in fact that, the caring demeanor of his mother suddenly takes a turn from sweet yet tired to a more domineering almost u0026quot;Annie Wilkes like personau0026quot;.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe two friends continue to see each other even at the warnings of both families. As, their friendship grows so does the tension between Mother and Son. Samantha Mortonu0026#39;s acting ability truly shows in this film, itu0026#39;s my favorite performance of hers next to u0026quot;CONTROLu0026quot;. This woman really begs to be hated. Michael Shannonu0026#39;s acting in this film also shows range from his usual bad guy roles. He truly plays the role of a grieving father quite masterfully, so much to where you begin to feel his sadness and pain, itu0026#39;s simply brilliant.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAs the tensions rise between both Maryann and Katherine, so does the viewing of this film. It really grabs you by the throat and doesnu0026#39;t let go once you reach the 50 minute mark. Johnu0026#39;s directing style really adds to the intensity once the film picks up. There is a twist ending that appears, I did NOT see coming!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe Harvest is another example that psychological horror films are not dead. If you are a fan of the genre and enjoy good slow burn with a brilliant payoff ending, then give this film a watch!”