One of the most realistically portrayed simulated snuff films youll see; two serial killers go on a murdering binge as one films the outcome from behind a video camera. August Underground is just as depraved and disgusting as youd expect a film about two sociopathic sexual deviants to be. The film doesn't waste anytime building the characters up, we know nothing about these murderers or their victims. The story starts with the film's characters torturing a lady in the basement of a house. By throwing us straight in, it makes us as an audience instantly question what it is were watching. Also, the fact that the movie is so badly shot helps add to the found footage vibe the film was going for. Unlike big screen films like Cloverfield and Paranormal Activity where everything happening is always conveniently framed, this film frames next to nothing. Whether intentional or not, the end result is indeed shocking and sickening. The film was followed by two equally disturbing sequels, August Undergrounds Mordum in 2003, and August Undergrounds Penance in 2007.
Jesse Gumbarge is editor and chief blogger at JarvisCity.com - He loves old-school horror films and starting pointless debates. You can reach out at: JesseGumbarge@JarvisCity.com
