Rent Belzebuth (2017)

Terrific Mexican horror ... - Belzebuth review by NP

This is an excellent Mexican horror film starring ‘Saw’s Tobin Bell as Vasilio Canetti, a character shrouded in mystery. It could be described as a police procedural with elements of The Exorcist/The Omen thrown in for good measure. Directed with a real flair by Emilio Portes (who also co-writes), it looks good throughout. Special effects are used restrainedly and – with the exception of an animated statue, which is a good idea let down a little by its execution – are very effective.

There is a good cast of unorthodox heroes, cinematic locations and from the outset, a shockingly brutal line in creepy baby horror. The child at the centre of it all isn’t required to do a lot (probably just as well given his age), but what he does, he does very convincingly. In fact, there is very good acting across the board.

If I have any issue with this, it is that it is a little too long. Fifteen minutes could have been successfully trimmed, especially toward the end, which tends to drag. Recommended nevertheless. 8 out of 10.