Dementia (2015)

You may well recognize Gene Jones from any number of movies ("The Sacrament", "No Country for Old Men") but you likely don't know his name. Such is the lot of a character actor. Jones is exceptional as he takes the lead in the horror drama "Dementia". His interpretation of George Lockhart, a crusty codger with a horrifying past, is both affecting and ultimately chilling. Other than that Hassie Harrison as Lockhart's granddaughter is unbearably adorable. And we get further substantiation that Vietnam irrevocably f'd up the lives of far too many.Like every other damn war before, since or that may ever be.

I really enjoyed this movie. The flow of the movie kept you interested and the characters were really easy to relate to. You feel for the family and everything they are going through. I really enjoyed the flashback scenes and how the camera portrayed George having an episode. The story kept me intrigued up until the very end. George was very convincing as someone going through dementia and having a tough time expressing what was going on in his head. Michelle which is played by Kristina Klebe done an amazing job as the nurse. At the beginning I was skeptical of her intentions but found myself encouraging her actions by the end. During the movie you really aren't sure who's good or bad. There aren't a lot of recent horror movies who bring to the table what this film did. A disturbing look into the eyes of revenge and regret.

Spoilers ahead.I must agree with the other two reviewers. The revenge flick is extremely predictable from the start and generally gives you a TV- movie vibe. The acting was okay, but the ending was underwhelming as was the lack of character development for Michelle. No background story whatsoever. Her lead was basically a freaking tattoo on Jones' hand. How did she find him from that tattoo? From an obscure newspaper clipping in her motel room? Her character is basically: here's an unhinged woman who witnessed her mother's murder when she was young; she hates dolls and cats. Oh, and she kills.And what was the sound editor thinking? You can barely hear what Jones is saying during the struggle between him and Michelle. The music was far too loud.

I wish I could talk to the writer and director. Why would you have the music so loud at the ending during exciting parts to the point you cannot hear the actors . The dialog is being washed out by ridiculous music. (2) what in the world is the little girl doing? what was she ditching school? nobody knew she was home?? she's 6?? where did she come from? it makes no sense what she just appeared Then disappeared after? ,no cop investigation ? no questioning? trust I love movies I get suspense I get not adding certain things but really??? unreal story could of been decent it was killed by the little girl that I guess just appeared