To Fire You Come at Last – Frightfest 2023 Movie Review
Director: Sean Hogan
Writer: Sean Hogan (Screenplay)
Cast
Plot: In rural 17th-century England, a group of men gather to carry a coffin on the long walk to the local graveyard for burial. Much ancient folklore and superstition surround the pathway to the church, and several of the party are afraid to walk it after dark. Squire Marlow, the grieving father of the dead man, promises to double their wages if they agree to make the mysterious journey full of unexpected revelations.
Runtime: 43 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: To Fire You Come at Last starts when Squire Marlow (Carlisle) has put together a team including Holt (Roebuck), Pike (Rowden) and Ransley (Swanton). They are carrying Squire’s late son to the church to be buried. However, the journey will see them travelling through the night.
As the group travels through the night, they start to believe they are being followed. However, the local legend might not be the biggest threat they are going to face.
Verdict on To Fire You Come at Last
To Fire You Come at Last is a short horror movie following four men carrying a coffin to its final resting place. It sees them needing to overcome the curses and beliefs that come in the darkness to make the journey. All while the truth about the death starts to come out.
This is an atmospheric horror story that uses darkness and local legend tales to create fear. It shows how easily people can believe tales and how easily paranoia can take over. The era the movie is set adds plenty to the suspense and the performances drive the story forward. This is a nice effective short horror that leaves you surprised by everything that happens.
Final Thoughts – To Fire You Come at Last is a tense atmospheric journey
