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Quadrant review: A dark and stylish sci-fi slasher

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Quadrant review: A dark and stylish sci-fi slasher

As a seasoned gamer and film enthusiast with a soft spot for B-movies and a penchant for the darker side of storytelling, I must say that Full Moon’s latest offering, Quadrant, has piqued my interest. With over three decades of gaming experience under my belt, I’ve seen enough plot twists to fill a library, but this one seems to be taking a fresh approach.

Under the Full Moon Features banner, you can expect movies that are typically categorized as B-films, such as the Puppet Master series, Evil Bong, Demonic Toys, and The Gingerdead Man. With a Full Moon production, you can anticipate a consistent cinematic experience.

In a breakthrough move for its established independent studio, their 400th film titled “Quadrant” introduces Full Moon’s fresh production brand, Pulp Noir. This new brand is set to launch a series of productions characterized by a grittier and darker style. Compared to Full Moon’s usual output, “Quadrant ” presents a striking change. It delves into more adult themes, focusing on the dangers lurking in advanced technologies such as AI and Virtual Reality.

Under the guidance of Charles Band, founder of Full Moon, and with a script penned by C. Courtney Joyner, the movie features Shannon Barnes as Erin, a woman fascinated by Jack the Ripper and 19th-century London. She consents to join an experiment involving Virtual Reality (VR) that transports her consciousness to the era of Jack the Ripper in London. The project’s main goal is to help individuals face their fears and conquer them. Doesn’t this sound like a laudable objective?

To put it another way, any innovation can potentially be misused. At first, Erin’s motivations regarding the project remain vague, but as the story unfolds, they become clearer. Now, without giving away too much, it’s safe to say she has a peculiar fascination with Jack the Ripper. The movie also raises an intriguing philosophical debate: does the machine influence its users to act on their darkest instincts or were those tendencies already present and the machine merely facilitates the realization of such sinister desires?

Besides exploring some ethical dilemmas, the movie Quadrant boasts a stylish appearance too. The director employs black and white, giving off a film noir vibe, whenever Erin dons the headset and her consciousness travels to 19th Century London. It’s visually appealing, particularly when this monochrome look contrasts with some vividly gory murder scenes. Additionally, the movie effectively blends elements of science fiction and slasher genres, featuring a few gruesome killings scattered across its concise duration.

Quadrant review: A dark and stylish sci-fi slasher

In the movie, several other characters contribute to the cast, including Christian Carrigan as Robert, a man Erin manipulates and seduces, along with some scientists. However, it’s Barnes who truly steals the show. Her portrayal of Erin is captivating, adding layers of depth and complexity to her character, particularly as Erin’s storyline unfolds and her true motives become apparent in a striking manner.

The movie “Quadrant” stands out as a stylish production, delving into darker themes and tones that are less common in Full Moon’s usual offerings. This film explores the realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR), even incorporating these very technologies in certain scenes. “Quadrant” serves as an engaging and intriguing launch for Full Moon’s new production label, Pulp Noir.

On August 23rd, the movie “Quadrant” is set to debut on Amazon Prime, Full Moon Features, and Tubi. You can also buy it on Blu-ray, DVD, or VHS that very same day.

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2024-08-16 19:25

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