Dark Harvest

Movie Review

The Aesthetics of Evil and American Folklore

Dark Harvest is far from a standard supernatural slasher; it is a work that utilizes the classic iconography of Halloween to stage a fierce and visually hypnotic social critique. Director David Slade (well-known for 30 Days of Night) confirms his mastery of dark atmospheres, transforming the Illinois cornfields into a claustrophobic labyrinth illuminated by an almost artificial moon.

Direction and Visual Impact

The cinematography plays a fundamental role. As seen in the poster, the contrast between the deep black of the silhouettes and the electric blue of the... Read More