Almost Human is a 2013 low budget American horror film – not to be confused with the TV series of the same name – written and directed by Joe Begos (Bad Moon Rising) for Channel 83 productions. It stars Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, Vanesa Leigh, Susan T. Travers, Anthony Amaral III, Michael A. LoCicero, Jeremy Furtado, Jami Tennille, Chuck Doherty. The film is now showing in theatres and available on video-on-demand (VOD) from IFC Midnight.
Plot:
Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost two years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him…
Reviews:
“Competent acting and nice, gruesome effects (especially near the end!) help elevate Almost Human above its very low budget. While the decision to go for a more straightfoward slasher (albeit with an alien antagonist) might disappoint anyone looking for something deeper, fans of low budget horror films will find it a short, nasty treat.” Alex Riviello, Badass Digest
“Suffice to say, I really didn’t care at all for Almost Human, although I’d still say Begos has potential as a director and especially as a cinematographer. At the very least, the movie looks good, and the tight eighty-minute running time is spot-on, and never feels like too much of a chore. At the same time though, the writing and performances come up terribly short and keep the film from being anything more than a quickie gore flick.” Chris Bumbray, Arrow in the Head
“Almost Human has a nice emotional thread at play that concerns loss and grief. It’s minor, but let’s be thankful a flick like this even has some emotional beats to hit. When it’s not focusing on this angle, the film is full-throttle crazy town with Mark slaughtering those he meets in brutal ways. Blood flows, folks. Oh yes, blood flows. And it’s gleefully executed in various practical ways. Also, Mark reveals that he has a few extraterrestrial talents which are a hoot to watch and will make some squirm in their seat.” Ryan Turek, Shock Till You Drop
