Dementia
Director: John Parker, Bruno VeSota
Actors: Adrienne Barrett, Bruno VeSota, Ben Roseman
PlotA young woman awakens from a troubling dream in a dimly lit, surreal apartment and embarks on a haunting journey through a shadowy urban landscape. She ventures into the night, guided by an eerie feeling, and encounters sinister characters representing her fears and trauma. Her odyssey begins with a chance encounter with a shady newsboy and a series of tense, surreal events that evoke her past. The city becomes a nightmare world filled with grotesque figures, including a menacing policeman and a leering rich man. Their presence leaves her anxious and suffocated by the city's gritty ambiance. As she progresses, the line between reality and hallucination blurs, embodying the psychological distress consuming her.
Overwhelmed by memories and visions, she finds herself trapped in strange sequences where themes of exploitation and violence intertwine with her psyche. A recurring motif of being watched and pursued permeates her experiences, heightening her sense of paranoia. The nightmarish quality of her journey intensifies as she revisits locations that echo her desolation and fear. Darkly poetic imagery and atmospheric tension accentuate a growing, intangible threat accompanying her every movement. As spectral figures haunt her path and flashbacks mingle with reality, she is left grappling with the enigma of her past and an overwhelming feeling of entrapment. Her quest within the city's oppressive nightscape evokes a deep struggle against her internal demons.
Writers: John Parker, Bruno VeSota
Release Date: 22 Dec 1955
Runtime: 61 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: None
Home Video Reviews
Dementia offers a fascinating experience with solid technical merits, despite missing footage; enhanced by high-definition visuals and compelling extras.
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