‘Freedom is wild.’
Plank Face is a 2016 American horror film directed by Scott Schirmer (Harvest Lake; Found) from a screenplay co-written with Brian Williams.
The Bandit Motion Pictures movie stars Nathan Barrett, Susan M. Martin, Brigid Macaulay, Alyss Winkler, Jason Hignite, Ellie Church, Dave Parker, Brian Papandrea, Lexi Thompson, Evan Lahee and Caleb Giles.
Plot:
A man is taken captive by a feral family in the deep woods. They are determined to transform him, body and mind, into one of their own — whether he likes it or not…
Reviews:
“This is an uncomfortable, gruelling, tale that’ll be hard to swallow by some, but it definitely resonates as a powerful horror film that is a true test to endure. If you’re brave, give Plank Face a try. It’s a mesmerising display of primal terror.” Ain’t It Cool News
“The characters do not have much dialogue after the initial 15 minutes or so and so are forced to emote entirely through body language, quite a feat consider two of the characters where masks for more than half of their screentime, thereby eliminating the possibility of facial expressions. And the aforementioned musical scores are simply haunting.” The Blood-Shed
“There’s something thrilling about seeing actors so willing to lay themselves bare (pun intended) within the horror genre, which so often creates distance between the actors and material through special effects or stylization or just plan ironic disconnection. Plank Face demands 100% buy in from both sides of the screen.” F This Movie!
“Plank Face is a bit of a slow-moving horror drama that I actually enjoyed. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it but this one was actually very entertaining and I can see myself giving this one another spin in the distant future. The acting in this one is f*cking great. The roles are very demanding and the cast absolutely delivered with their performances.” Horror Society
“Not much dialogue in Plank Face period, let alone whimsical lines to quote to your friends. This is a dark, unnerving film at times, but it doesn’t have a chaotic tone. So Plank Face is by no means a normal movie experience, but don’t expect lunacy or total madness either.” Marc Fusion
“This style will no doubt turn some viewers off, but I found it to be completely engrossing and fascinating. I was beyond impressed by the commitment of the filmmakers to the tell the story of Plank Face the way they did. It comes across as uncomfortable, full of unexpected humanity, and wholly unique.” Morbidly Beautiful
” …the film is very sparse in dialogue and the score of the film that was composed by Brian predominately becomes a narrator to the proceedings as the film builds to the heartbreaking yet logical climax that had me hurting yet also nodding in approval […] Scott, Brian and the crew have crafted a true piece of art with Plank Face.” Terror Time
” …this might all be a tad bit intense for the more casual horror viewer, but seasoned genre fans will recognise and appreciate the underlying dark humour that keeps things from getting too nasty.” Warped Perspective
“Plank Face is not meant for everyone, but if you have enjoyed Schirmer’s previous films or if you are looking for a shocking film that also has a solid story to it, then this one’s for you, sicko.” We Live Entertainment
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