Offspring (2009)

Offspring (2009)

Directed by: Andrew van den Houten
Screenplay by: Jack Ketchum

Genre: Horror
Running Time: 79 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned DVD

They'll lust for your life.

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Comments: Although I've never read any of Jack Ketchum's novels, I have liked the films I've seen based on his books (The Girl Next Door, Red). So the other day I picked up Offspring (from Lionsgate's Ghost House Underground series) used for a few bucks solely because Ketchum's name was on it. After reading a few reviews, it was clear I had made a horrible mistake, but I gave the film a shot anyway. And for the most part, it wasn't completely horrible. Most of the film is half-decent and competently directed (I was actually somewhat impressed with Andrew van den Houten). However, the final act is generally a mess, as the script disappoints and all of the bad acting catches up and becomes very apparent. Still, Offspring isn't totally awful and I was entertained for the most part. For $4, I can't complain.