Review of Lord of Tears (2013) by Orlok W — 11 Feb 2015

Deeply philosophical, startlingly fresh, Lawrie Brewster's film blends modern film making techniques with old school sensibilities to create one of contemporary horror's first true classics. Reaching back to horror cinema's roots, and further back to ancient folklore and myth, Lord of Tears crafts a bleak picture of trauma and grief against the otherworldly backdrop of modern Scotland.

.. For those who go for story, characters and a lot of atmosphere for their scares-Formidable Eeriness-- It's Gothic horror/art house feel. Right from the get go, you sense a feeling of dread that you can never shake off, and feel helpless as that feeling of dread turns to major creepiness.

The story mixes Gaelic folklore, biblical apocrypha, urban legends, and a healthy dose of childhood trauma to wondrous effect... A return to contemplative Gothic Horror!!