Review of The Dead (1987) by Adrian B — 05 May 2012

Confusing, yet interesting and perplexing at times, "The Dead" is one of John Huston's more unusual films. The movie is taken place in Ireland and involves the gathering of a family in mid-sized farm house, which includes characters played by Angelica Huston, Don McCann, Dan O'Herlily, and Patrick Gallagher, among others.

I am little unsure what was going on many of the times, but the movie seemed like a mourning process for several relatives who have passed and the recollections of them through several stories told by the various characters.

The script is actually rather good, mostly in poetic form, along with the filmmaking, which establishes a sort of haunting, foggy atmosphere. Again, I wasn't sure what was going on, but it is worth the watch, especially since it is famed director Huston's final film.