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- The Attic Expeditions- US DVD -  

"The human mind isnt equipped to understand the human mind." So says 'Doctor Ek'
(Jeffrey Combs). That one phrase might not make too much sense when you first 
hear it. After watching this absorbing film, it makes complete sense.
'Trevor Blackburn' (Andras Jones) wakes in a hospital. He has undergone some 
form of medical treatment. Trevor is informed by 'Doctor Ek' that he has been in
a coma for four years. Trevor allegedly murdered his fiancé, 'Beth.' 
Flashbacks show that some kind of 'magical ceremony' went awry. The courts placed
Trevor under the care of Doctor Ek. Trevor is to be sent to 'The House of Love.' 
Doctor Ek explains that this is a hospice for the criminally insane. 
'The Attic Expedition' is a highly innovative psychological thriller with plenty
of suspense. The concept is one of the most original that I have come across in 
years. 
Constantly, I found myself wondering the same thing that Trevor must have been 
feeling.
Was I really seeing what was happening?
More important, did I understand what was happening? 
My eyes watched. At times my brain had trouble understanding if it was real, an 
illusion, or transitions brought on through Trevors brain implants. The movie was
one giant mind game. My head spun. It was great. 
Roban Russell Marshalls screenplay is designed to toy with the audience and their
ability to accept any concept of reality. 
Jeremy Kastens direction is in perfect synch with the script. 
'The Attic Expedition' is purposely offbeat and quirky. That helps to ensure the 
viewers sense of instability. Heavy symbolism fully brings out the inconsistent 
nature of this clever film. Bright and tacky colors in the house flaunts the 
closeness of chaos. A trunk in the attic represents the mind. Even the wardrobe
shows us that nothing in this world is right, or at least how we might expect it
to be. This movie is about madness. Where does the madness come from?
Was Trevor really insane?
Did he kill Beth?
Was the entire situation contrived by Doctor Ek for reasons other than the issue
of health care? 
The movie will make you ask these and other questions. As I watched the final 
scene I thought I had figured out what happened. Then I started thinking about it.
I realized that possibly I was not completely sure. Instead of shaking my head in
disgust, I smiled as if I had been fooled. This movie is better left without 
absolute closure. Many movies need to have all the loose ends tied up. This one 
did not need to do so. I did not feel cheated or that this was a flaw. In fact, 
the ambiguity of the film is one of its strengths. 
The cast does a fine job portraying some unconventional characters. Seth Green 
plays 'Douglas,' one of the odd residents of 'The House of Love.' Douglas is a 
peculiar young man who is either really insane or putting on a rather good act.
Green is extremely convincing. Another good performance is from Jerry Hauch as 
'Ronald.' An alter ego is kept on 'Ronald's' hand as an alligator puppet. So 
much I wanted to laugh at 'Ronald.' I could not. He was desperately trying to 
warn Trevor that nothing was at it seemed and to fear for his life. 
Alice Cooper has a bit role. He plays an escaped patient who is forced to return.
Coopers performance is great. Unfortunately he was only in one scene. 
The film can be watched in full or wide screen. 
Spanish subtitles are available. 
A splendid documentary about the making of the film is included. 
Most of the cast knew that they would make little money on this project. Each 
of them believed in this movie and took the roles for something other then money.
That is refreshing to hear. Director Jeremy Kasten discusses how to stretch a 
low budget. It is evident of his success in this area. I had not heard of 
'The Attic Expedition' until I saw it sitting on the shelf at my local video 
store. That is a shame. This is a fascinating, interesting, gripping, and 
intelligent movie. Someday I can envision this outstanding flick becoming a cult
classic.

Reviewed By Scal Williams.

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