6.4 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
In this supernatural thriller, an evil developer kills a Mexican Indian and finds himself possessed by the dead man's spirit. Though set in Mexico and Boone County, PA, the film was actually shot in Romania. The story begins as avaricious Leslie Chase is overseeing the construction of a high-rise in a small Mexican town. His efforts are hindered by a local tribe of Indians. Tired of their harassment, Chase has them massacred. One of them survives and ends up biting Chase in the neck before he too is killed. Six years pass and Chase has returned to the US to develop properties there. By day he is himself, but at night his body is possessed by the angry Indian who takes him out for murder and mayhem. He kills the owner of a restaurant one night. Later, the victim's wife, Nora Weeks, hires a cheap private eye to look into it. When he finds out more than he should, he too is axed. Now it is up to Weeks to solve the mystery.
Starring: Robert Patrick, Joanna Pacula, Vyto Ruginis, Mimi Craven, Alexander EnbergHorror | 100% |
Supernatural | 15% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (192 kbps)
BDInfo. 2nd track is the "lossy" track.
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Robert Patrick has experienced an erratic career of highs and lows, and he spent most of the 1990s trying to find his place in the industry after scoring the role of a lifetime, portraying in unstoppable T-1000 in James Cameron’s “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” After reaching such a career triumph, Patrick became a working actor in need of employment, eventually finding his way to “Last Gasp,” a strange 1995 DTV offering that blends indigenous tribal violence with a detective story, and one that also takes time to add some softcore sex scenes. Patrick puts in some effort, portraying a ruthless businessman undergoing a supernatural change, and he’s the big draw of the endeavor, which often struggles to work up excitement over the lunacy it’s selling. “Last Gasp” isn’t a hoot, but it provides a few decent turns of plot to keep things passably interesting.
"Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative," "Last Gasp" receives the royal treatment for its Blu-ray debut. The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation offers compelling clarity throughout, with strong skin particulars for the feature's abundance of unclothed bodies. Facial surfaces are exact. Clothing is textured, capturing fashion from the 1990s. Exteriors are dimensional, and interiors retain a sharp look at room decoration. Colors are ideal, delivering rich greenery and appreciable makeup designs for native hunters. Skintones are natural. Clothing offers brighter hues. Delineation is satisfactory. Grain is fine and film-like. Source is in excellent condition.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix secures crisp dialogue exchanges, supporting accents and growled intensity, along with native languages. Scoring supports with clarity, offering distinct synth and jazzy riffs throughout. Sound effects are clear, and atmospherics are appreciable, with group activity and environmental changes.
Patrick commits to the details of "Last Gasp," enjoying his time portraying smooth operator Leslie and a tribal killer, running around wearing face paint and little else. Pacula isn't a strongest performer, but she also delivers a decent amount of confusion, portraying a weary woman making eye-opening discoveries about Leslie, hoping to get to the bottom of Julian's disappearance. The performances offer necessary emphasis to sell the mystery, including a few scenes of confrontation as Nora tries to capture the attention of the police, who don't want to help her. "Last Gasp" works best in this area of engagement, keeping Nora frazzled and Leslie coolly menacing. McGinnis doesn't sustain such a showdown for long enough, and the film leads to an underwhelming ending that's more about thriller formula than a nutso conclusion that deals honestly with a loopy premise. There are few rousing moments in the picture, but it has its highlights when it tries to do things a little differently.
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