Dark Whispers: Volume 1

Young lass Clara (well played by Andrea Demetriades) inherits a strange book of macabre stories called the Book of Dark Secrets. Clara's life depends on reading each and every last story in said book. "Birthday Girl" - A strong and poignant tale of a mother talking to the sweet ghost of her deceased little girl in an elevator. "The Man Who Caught a Mermaid" - Excellent, with a strikingly hideous mermaid and a disturbing twist. "Gloomy Valentine" - Cool animated pip with lots of strikingly grotesque imagery. "Watch Me" - Middling tale of a vain actress who thrives on attention. "Storytime" - This one benefits substantially from a flavorsome Aussie outback setting and a gnarly and original monster. "The Ride" - Very amusing and engaging affair with a great performance from Anthony LaPaglia as a blithely unhinged motorist. "White Song" - Incredibly grim and depressing stuff. "Grillz" - Funny vignette about a fetching female vampire who uses a dating website to find victims. "Little Share House of Horrors" - Another quite funny comic outing about killer vegetation. "The Intruder" - Sharp and tense little thriller. The wraparound segment ends on a pleasing positive note. Recommended for fans of omnibus horror films.

Trailer—Dark Whispers: Volume 1