In Andy Fetscher’s new horror movie, Old People, there is a scene of terror reminiscent of the classic horror movie Night of the Living Dead. Sadly, Fetscher’s movie is nowhere near as terrifying or as good as that movie, but in the same way that Romero used horror to raise the issue of racial injustice in our society, Fetscher uses horror to showcase the injustices that are meted out to our nation’s old people. ..
“This is a movie about the horrors that will come, and how we will survive them.”
In ancient times, it was believed that an avenging spirit resided within elderly members of a clan. This power would take over the weakest members of the group and cause them to lash out in anger. ..
A dark legend begins to come true for the characters in this movie when the spirit takes hold of local senior citizens and causes them to go on a murderous rampage against the people of the community. ..
The curse that is mentioned in the story is a result of a long-standing family feud that has been going on for years. The old people of the town are gradually being taken over by the spirit, who tells them that they will be punished if they break their family ties and abandon their elderly relatives. The curse is eventually fulfilled, and the old people of the town are killed as a result.
Ella returns to her hometown for a wedding, and learns that her father has been placed in a retirement home. Many other people have done the same, leaving their relatives behind in the care of the people who run the facility. ..
The townspeople were not invited to the wedding and this led to the curse taking hold. The vengeful spirit caused them to act violently towards the wedding guests. ..
As the elderly residents of a small community go on a rampage against the people, Ella and her kids are forced to take refuge. However, the elderly citizens seem to have no problem with eating human flesh, as they start attacking the children and adults. It seems that this is just a movie set in reality, as there is no way for Ella or her kids to escape.
In the movie “Fetscher,” the protagonist, Fetscher, reflects on her actions and how she wants us to consider our attitudes towards the old people in our families and communities. She argues that we should consider them as a burden and neglect their needs. If you have ever been impatient with an elderly person, be that a family member or somebody else besides, you might want to reflect on your attitude and how that may have made the other person feel.
The people who run the care homes in our towns and cities should be held accountable if they have mistreated their elderly residents in some way. As you will know already from stories in the media, care homes are often understaffed and in a poor condition, much like the nursing home featured in the movie. ..
Fetscher’s message is directed at those who have mistreated their residents in the past. This is made clear in the movie when the leader of the senior uprising says, “What do you see? A human being or an animal? You don’t know what we have seen in our all too brief lives. I’d rather die than continue living like an animal.” ..
Fetscher’s messages are often undermined by the movie’s gory violence.
The movie starts off strong with a well-done home invasion sequence. However, the rest of the story falls short. The horror elements are weak and don’t really make much of an impact. The only thing that makes this movie worth watching is the ending, which is quite creepy and satisfying.
The dialogue is choppy and often doesn’t feel realistic, as the actions of some of the movie’s characters don’t always seem to ring true. Combined with the fact that the movie’s themes sit awkwardly with scenes of bloody horror, this makes for a frustrating experience.
The movie is not successful because it does not have a strong enough script. It could have been more effective if it had a better story to tell. If you want to watch a horror movie that is relevant to your society, then I recommend The Amusement Park by George A. Romero.
