The Thompsons: A Bloody Family Reunion
Let’s dive into the quirky world of “The Thompsons,” a film that made me wonder if I accidentally stumbled into a bizarre family reunion with a sinister twist. Directed by the Butcher brothers, who sound like they could moonlight as characters in their own film, this flick features a pack of intriguing actors like Cory Knauf and Samuel Child. They’re not household names like Bergman’s regulars, but there’s a raw energy to their performances that’s hard to ignore.
When I sat down to watch it, it was about eleven in the evening on a Thursday, and I’m not gonna lie, the film’s opening had me como ehhh… skeptical. But once the first bite, literally, happened, things got a bit more… juicy. It’s hard to put it all in words, but there’s a certain allure to vampires who aren’t sparkling in the sun like certain other franchises. Instead, they kinda drip with that gritty indie charm. It’s like biting into a really strange, off-brand kanelbulle – sweet but with a lot more bite than expected.
The whole vampire family on the run plot somehow reminded me of that one time I got lost in Stockholm during the dead of night. I ended up wandering the cobbled streets, half-expecting a creature of the night to pop out. Spoiler: it didn’t, unless you count an aggressive seagull.
In the end, there’s something refreshing about the Thompsons—kinda like a bizarre cousin you only see at Christmas. They might be a bit messed up, but they’re yours. Maybe the shaky camera work isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it adds to the tension. As for the soundscape, it scored the moments beautifully, though occasionally overpowering as if my headphones were wrestling with a volvo stereo.
So, give the Thompsons a shot, I’d say. It’s not going to redefine cinema, but it’s a blood-stained ride—and honestly, it’s moments like these that remind you why you started watching films in the first place. Rich in quirks, bloody and at times oddly charming—like the best surreal Swedish films, but with more fangs.
Check the trailer below
