Abruptio

8/4/2023

I am not speaking in absolutes when I say I have never seen anything as disquieting and disturbing as “Abruptio,” a nightmarish project from writer-director Evan Marlowe. Watching this macabre horror film was a traumatic experience, and it’s still haunting me days later. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen, and telling the grim story with incredibly lifelike puppetry is an amazing achievement that will leave your jaw on the floor. The film tells the story of 35-year-old Les Hackel (James Marsters), a guy who is down on his luck. He works a meaningless and dull job, was recently dumped by his girlfriend, attends group therapy sessions, and still lives with his displeased parents, who seem to take every opportunity to criticize his life choices. Basically, his life sucks. One day, Les w