The Void is a horror B-movie most likely to excite those who enjoyed the Tom Baker-era of Doctor Who
This film pays proper homage to the kind of cheesy VHS horror only people of a certain age will fondly remember
HOT on the heels of Free Fire, The Void continues the theme of “Films set in one building’.
This is B-Movie horror at its daftest and finest.
Fans of Tom Baker era Doctor Who and pulp horrors like Creep Show will feel right at home - others may need to adjust their sets.
We begin with the rather gruesome killing of a young girl at the hand of some redneck types before meeting Daniel Carter, a small town Sheriff who stumbles across a terrified, injured man in the middle of the night.
Rushing him to the virtually deserted local A&E for treatment turns out not to be the greatest of ideas, for whatever scared the bejesus out of him has followed.
Oh, and whilst you're at it, there appear to be a weird Koh Klux Klan cult group circling the hospital wearing cloaks and carrying knives.
Cue incubating , flesh-eating monsters and all manner of nasty things.
Made on a shoestring, it's a wonder they managed to cram so many reference points in, but we get satanic cults, lunatic doctors, alien pregnancies, heroics, the full shooting match.
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This is a proper homage to the kind of cheesy VHS horror people of a certain age will remember with fondness.
John Carpenter's influence hangs off every slimy tentacle and whilst it's not the most layered or complex film you'll see - the lack of polish is it’s charm.
Expect nothing more than John Landis going nuts in a hospital and you’ll have a proper fun watch.
The Void (18) 90 mins
★★★☆☆