Review of Dagon (2001) by John K — 25 Jun 2011
Another H. P. Lovecraft adaptation directed by Stuart Gordon, Dagon tells the tale of a small fishing village overrun by a monstrous cult who prey to a god from the sea. After a boating accident, Paul and his girlfriend Barbara are marooned on the island, and the cult members don't take kindly to outsiders.
Gordan shows his usual prowess as a director, melding tension, horror, and subtle humor seamlessly. Gordon's adaptations always manage to modernize the story while still respecting the source material.
Dagon has some great fx on the monsters and some good gore - including a scene where one character's face is ripped off while he is still alive. There was some decent money put into this one, and it is a particularly strong story to begin with.
Good performances, great set design, and expert direction. Dagon will not disappoint. I recommend watching this one with subtitles - they switch from English to Spanish, and many of the actors are difficult to understand.
This review of Dagon (2001) was written by John K on 25 Jun 2011.
Dagon has generally received mixed reviews.
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