Anubys Lopez (Those Who Call) has been slowly crafting stories that unfold dark and disturbing mysteries for the low budget horror film scene. His sophomore feature, Aged, is no exception building a slow, tense thriller with a harrowing climax. 

There are paranormal elements at play, constantly lurking beneath the surface of the narrative, be it spiritual or fantastical. These facets unfold with bitterness, shifting and changing the audiences’ perspective and leading us to a conclusion that poses questions around your character allegiance. 

Veronica Grey (Morgan Boss-Maltais – Stray) seems to be drifting through life with no clear direction. Her name even suggests how she may have faded from her surroundings, becoming pale in contrast to what life can offer. So when she is offered a temporary job as a caregiver for the elderly Mrs. Bloom (Carla Kidd – Black Widow Murders) from her son Charles (Dave McClain – The Curse of Professor Zardonicus) she reluctantly sets off for the remote abode. When she arrives all appears well, but before too long, the nooks and crannies start to expose a sinister and supernatural force at play.

The Prognosis:

Aged drifts along at a painfully slow pace, and the quiet and solitude of the sound editing echoes with unnerving stillness at the sacrifice of the script. 

The performances are solid, despite the dialogue proving weak in places, there is a powerful conclusion that sparks a strong and definitive resolution.

• Saul Muerte

Aged is available on streaming platforms from June 15.