Go Down Death
Go Down Death

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Go Down Death

2014
Movie
87 min
English

A cross-episodic melange of macabre folktales supposedly penned by folklorist Jonathan Mallory Sinus.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jeff BarnabyGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a young First Nations woman named Alex is caught in a cycle of addiction and poverty on a reservation. She witnesses the brutal murder of her brother, an event that plunges her into a spiritual and physical battle for survival. Alex must confront her own demons and the external forces that threaten her community.

Critical Reception

Jeff Barnaby's 'Go Down Death' is a visually striking and thematically dense film that received critical attention for its unflinching portrayal of Indigenous issues. While praised for its artistic ambition and powerful imagery, its challenging narrative and intense subject matter divided audiences and critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual style and atmospheric dread.

  • Felt to be a powerful, albeit difficult, exploration of generational trauma and addiction within Indigenous communities.

  • Some critics found the narrative challenging to follow, with the film prioritizing mood and imagery over conventional storytelling.

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Fun Fact

Jeff Barnaby, the director, was known for his distinctive visual style, often incorporating elements of horror and mythology into his films, which he wrote, directed, and edited himself.

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