From directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehood, Spring is perhaps the most breathtaking horror film in recent years and one that transcends the genre. It’s a film that’s rich in visuals with more than enough substance to engage both emotionally and intellectually.
The film follows Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci), a young man who’s at a low point in life. For a change of scenery, he travels to Italy and meets a young woman, Lousie (Nadia Hilker). As a romance sparks between the two, a dark secret of Lousie’s comes to light.
In terms of visuals, Spring is absolutely stunning. Every shot and location is gorgeous to look at thanks to the top-notch cinematography, and it looks and feels like a dream. It almost feels like a Val Lewton horror produced horror film of the 1940’s, or a Universal monster film of the 1930’s too thanks to the rich atmosphere.
In addition to the strong visuals, the film has a strong story too. Evan is a young man who’s experiencing an existential crisis and travels to Italy as a way to find purpose. Through his romantic connection with Lousie, it seems as though he just might. The connection that forms between Evan and Lousie feels genuine thanks to some strong writing and the chemistry between Pucci and Hilker. When Lousie’s dark secret is revealed, it’s devastating for both her and Evan because of the profound questions it raises about life and love.
Spring is a unique film because it can still be classified as horror despite not following the typical conventions of the genre. The horror elements aren’t front and center, nor do they need to be. The horror elements combined with the elements from the romance genre make for a profound and genuinely touching story. It’s perhaps one of the most human horror films ever made.
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