Wellwood – Movie Review
First Reaction – Wellwood gives you something to think about, despite the added horror.
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Director: Eliza Hooper
Writer: Reid Collums (Screenplay)
Cast
- Keisha Castle-Hughes (FBI Most Wanted)
- Lance E Nichols (Unsung Heroes)
- Camille Balsamo
- Reid Collums (Inanimate)
- Siena D’Addario
Plot: Nick makes an extraterrestrial discovery that he decides will cure his wife of her terminal illness.
Runtime: 1 Hour 29 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Wellwood starts when Laura (Balsamo) and Nick (Collums) look to celebrate their honeymoon. They rent a remote cabin, as they face realities in the world and Laura’s illness. Nick discovers an unexpected extraterrestrial entity in the woods and tries to keep it a secret. Meanwhile, Laura faces nightmares from her past.
Nick wants to use the creature to help Laura recover from her illness. He believes it can cure anything and believes it is fate that they have come to stay in the same area. However, it becomes a test of morals when the creature wants to return home.
Verdict on Wellwood
Recap
The movie follows a couple facing a tragedy as one has a terminal illness. They look to have a romantic getaway to make the most of their remaining time. However, a strange discovery offers them hope they never imagined, but it comes at a cost.
Best Parts
The movie uses the emotional time the couple are going through to show the impossible decisions they are facing. It gives them a moral dilemma which could change everything for them. This side of the story is great and keeps us wondering what could happen. Along with the creature creation, that look brilliant. The performances are strong too, with Camille Balsamo and Reid Collums shining the brightest.
Worst Parts
The police side of the story feels a little bit emptier for the main story. They are a bit too far outside of the main story, without doing enough to move the main story along.
Final Thoughts –Wellwood gives a moral dilemma blended with a creature feature.
