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Geek Vibes Nation
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Consumed' Blu-Ray Review - Supernatural Creature Feature Impresses With Practical Effects
Trapped between a madman and a skin-stealing monster, a married couple must fight to make it out of the woods alive. For in-depth thoughts on Consumed, please see my colleague Cameron Ritter's review from its original theatrical release here. Video Quality Consumed makes its Blu-Ray debut with a sturdy 1080p video presentation that showcases the rural cinematography well. The remote shooting locations provide crystal clear and occasionally upsetting textural details. Some moments are intentionally hazy to capture the headspace of our protagonist as she has nightmares about her health and squares off against the creature. The presentation reveals a significant amount of depth while traversing the woods. The image has a somewhat cold quality about it, yet the rich colors of the forest nonetheless make a big impression. The film employs some complex hues in the expanses of nature which delivers a very stark image. Black levels exhibit discrete signs of banding in some of the darkest enclaves, but primarily they maintain their depth. The flesh tones are natural with a favorable amount of detail present in close-ups. This Blu-Ray is a grand representation of this movie that should more than please fans. Audio Quality Brainstorm Media gives this Blu-Ray a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track that effortlessly executes all of the creepy sonic elements. Environmental sounds of the world creep through the room in a very immersive manner. When the characters move through the woods, some distinct ambient details flesh out the setting to nice effect. Thrilling moments only come in sporadic bursts, but key developments deliver some exquisite texture to the proceedings. The nimble and effective sound design blooms with careful utilization of the surround speakers. Dialogue always comes through crisp and clear without being overpowered by any competing sounds. The score is capably balanced while maintaining its fidelity. The audio track provides a terrific experience that brings this narrative to life without issue. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided. Special Features Audio Commentary: Director Mitchell Altieri and writer David Calbert provide an informative commentary track in which they discuss the movie and production in depth. The pair discusses incorporating folklore into the narrative, the collaborative nature of the set, the performances, the shooting locations, and more. Interview with Creature Effects Supervisor Jim Ojala: A 17-minute interview is provided in which the creative discusses his involvement in the movie, crafting a memorable creature design, challenges faced along the way, and more. Behind The Scenes Footage: A nearly 38-minute selection of fly-on-the-wall footage captured during the production. Creating The Creature Effects: A nearly 32-minute piece that dives deeper into the creation of the special effects. Still Gallery (3:08) Original Trailer (1:45) Booklet: A multi-page booklet featuring an essay by film critic Don R. Lewis is provided here. This piece gives a well-rounded analysis of the creatives, themes, and plot developments, which strengthens your appreciation overall. Final Thoughts Consumed has a very promising premise that finds our protagonists battling creatures and internal struggles in equal measure. It has become less common to see practical effects used to conjure up a thrill, but director Mitchell Altieri and his team take the care to create tangible nightmares that stick in your memory more than most fully CGI sludge. This portion of the production is the best element in the end, as the script feels rather rote and repetitive. The performers bring what they can to the material, but it does not handle the mythical lore at the center of the narrative with enough creativity. The movie is fine for a fleeting distraction, but it does not hold up as a great film. Brainstorm Media has released a Blu-Ray featuring an excellent A/V presentation and a wonderful assortment of special features. Consumed is currently available to purchase on Standard Edition Blu-Ray or with a Limited Edition Slipcover exclusively through Vinegar Syndrome. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Brainstorm Media and OCN Distribution have supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rushmore Thunder bring home National High School Championship
Rapid City, S.D. (KELO) –The Rushmore Thunder high school hockey team just returned from Nationals in California and they did so with a championship. Tuesday after noon Central High School held a pep assembly to celebrate. Last year this team fell short at state and had something to prove this time around. 'This year we came into the season knowing we had to get the job done. So we started off, we started earlier this season, we started in September I think.' Thunder Center Cameron Ritter Said As soon as the first puck dropped, the students were loud supporting their peers.. 'We had supporters at all of our home games, we had a student section and even when we went on the road there were a couple of guys that would get together and watch the games online, they supported us throughout the season so it was nice.' Ritter Said 'Yeah it's really cool, even though Central doesn't have a hockey team it was really cool to have all the teachers, staff and students really hype for us. It was really awesome. You know a lot of these guys come to the hockey games and they do a really good job.' Thunder Goalie Wyatt Simmons Said The Thunder finished the season 30-1, only dropping a game in pool play at nationals this year. 'The refs ref differently than they ref here, the teams play differently than they do here. Some of the teams are more physical, less physical, more passing or less passing. But overall we just played our game and trusted in it and we came out on top with our coaching from Konrad with his fantastic coaching.' Thunder Right Wing Mason McGregor Said Colton Merchen led the team in goals and assists at nationals, but said it was a full team effort with the depth they had. 'We had guys we weren't sure about going into the year but they played such a critical role throughout the whole year. We were able to play four lines solid all year at any game. And we didn't need to worry about getting scored on or turning the tables so it was pretty awesome. We built a family here and I love it. It was an awesome year.' Thunder Center Colton Merchen Said This is the first time the Rushmore Thunder have won the High School 2A National Championship. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
