The Id (film) explained

The Id
Director:Thommy Hutson
Starring:Amanda Wyss
Patrick Peduto
Jamye Grant
Music:Sean Schafer Hennessy
Editing:Marc Cardenas
Studio:Hutson Ranch Media
Panic Ventures
Runtime:87 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Gross:$7,857[1]

The Id is a 2016 American thriller/horror film, written by Sean H. Stewart and directed by Thommy Hutson.[2] The film stars Amanda Wyss, Patrick Peduto and Jamye Grant.[3] [4] As of February 2019, the film has grossed nearly $8k from DVD and Blu-ray sales.

Plot

A lonely woman caring for her domineering father is pushed to the brink when a figure from her past re-enters her life.

Cast

Reception

The Id received favorable reviews, with much of the praise going towards the performance of Wyss, the direction, and writing. However, there is criticism towards the editing and score. Writing for Starburst magazine, James Evans wrote that Wyss gives a "complex performance that anchors the film."[5] Evans also highlighted the writing of Stewart and the direction of Hutson but was critical of the editing for becoming what he believed to be repetitive.

Mark L. Miller of the website Ain't It Cool News had similar praise for Wyss, stating her emotional performance "is what makes this film worth seeking out."[6] In a review for Blu-ray, Dr. Stephen Larson criticized the editing by Marc Cardenas and narrative limitations set up by Hutson and Stewart. Larson describes the film as an "average horror feature."[7]

Winner of Best Thriller at the 2016 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Id (2016). . 20 February 2019.
  2. Web site: The Id Takes Over in the First Look. Barton. Steve. Dread Central. April 13, 2016.
  3. Web site: Amanda Wyss explores the terror of The Id. Hamman. Cody. Arrow in the Head. April 13, 2016.
  4. Web site: First look at Thommy Hutson's The Id. Miska. Brad. Bloody Disgusting. April 13, 2016.
  5. Web site: Evans . James . The Id . . 4 February 2022 . November 24, 2016.
  6. Web site: The Id (2015) . . 4 February 2022 . October 28, 2016.
  7. Web site: Larson . Dr. Stephen . The Id Blu-ray . . 4 February 2022 . November 4, 2016.
  8. Web site: HRIFF Award Winners. HRIFF 2016 Program Guide.