Human Resources – Movie Review
First Reaction – Human Resources is a disturbing, suspenseful story.
Where to Watch
Human Resources is released on digital 21 April from Miracle Media
Director: Braden Swope
Writer: Braden Swope, Evan Swope, Chris Kelly (Screenplay)
Cast
- Hugh McCrae Jr (The Night They Came Home)
- Sarah Jose
- Anthony Candell (Blind Obsession)
- Tim Mizuradze (The Black Emperor of Broadway)
- Michael Kammerer
Plot: After starting a job at an eerie hardware store, an anxious young man uncovers a shocking mystery that leads to a fight against terrifying forces that lurk just behind the walls.
Runtime: 1 Hour 48 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Human Resources starts when anxious young man Sam Coleman (McCrae Jr) takes a job at a local hardware store. Gene (Candell) shows him around as he meets Sarah (Jose). However, he discovers notes from a previous employee which paint a disturbing series of events.
When Sam and Sarah begin investigating, they make a disturbing discovery. However, they don’t know the truth, which forces them to make drastic decisions to make things happen.
Verdict on Human Resources
Recap
The movie follows a young man who gets a job working at a small family hardware store. He is delighted to have found a job but soon learns something far more sinister occurs in the building. He decides to investigate, which takes him down a disturbing path.
Best Parts
Sam is a brilliant character, showing the frustrations of job hunting and the nervousness about meeting new people. Hugh McCrae Jr makes this a joy to watch, as we know how he is thinking through his process. We also see a big evolution in his character as he becomes more comfortable in the role. There seems to be an interesting reflection on how much of a nightmare new employment can be and how different members of staff prepare you for what you will face.
Worst Parts
The horror might not hit the highest marks, but understanding the other side of the story can make this something you overlook.
Final Thoughts –Human Resources is a disturbing reflection on starting a new job.
