College students, Mindy (Rachel Miner, The Black Dahlia, Penny Dreadful), Cassandra (Taryn Manning, Hustle & Flow, Cold Mountain, 8 Mile) and Alex (Joel Michaely, Wonderland, The Rules of Attraction, Ghost World) are researching an old local cult for a class project. Their investigation uncovers the source of the cult’s power came from a magical jade amulet of ancient Chinese origin. The local leader of the sect unsuccessfully attempted to harness its energy with the mass sacrifice of his all-female followers. Now the classmates have uncovered the amulet, and unleashed supernatural powers that may take their lives...and their souls!
Definitely a cool li'l indie film! Special bonus: hot chicks play significant roles, i.e. Rachel Miner (PENNY DREADFUL) and Taryn Manning. Gist of the film revolves around a legend: an Asian woman was murdered by her father for becoming pregnant out of wedlock. He impaled her eyes and cut her stomach but, before expiring, she saved her soul by reciting a prayer and embracing an amulet. The amulet was subsequently purloined by a madman who plundered her tomb; performing ritual sacrifices, he exploited the talisman for evil purposes. A girl who circumvented a near-apocalypse was among the sacrifices though she, at the last minute, refused to relinquish her soul. She was pregnant during the time and her offspring became next in line. Mindy (played by Miner) grows up, is enlightened to her heritage and does everything to stop this madman. After friends are slain, she’s the victor in a good vs. evil showdown.
Inventive f/x and a pretty good soundtrack lift this film above average "direct-to-video" filler. Best part of the film is the alliance between a hot British teacher and a sexy college babe; unfortunately, they both let me down by not even doing a "make-out" scene!...damn!
By Alexxus Young
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MOVIE YEAR: 2007
DIRECTOR: Joe Knee
WRITING CREDITS: Stephen Fromkin, Joe Knee
GENRE: Horror, Thriller
CAST: Taryn Manning, Rachel Miner, Joel Michaely
COUNTRY: USA
RUNTIME: 85 min
RATING: 6/10
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