Humane

Hardcore horror fans will get their dose of mayhem from Humane, though in its modest, tidily organized fashion the film might also get under the skin.

Beyond the lack of subtlety of the message and the lack of depth of the characters, Cronenberg manages to make the proceedings entertaining and handles the actions well within this unique environment. [Full review in Spanish]

Cronenberg treats the mansion as an enormous stage set, turning “Humane” into a kind of psychodramatic slasher movie.

There are some delightfully squeamish scenes — but this is primarily a psychological thriller, an update/variation on The Fall of the House of Usher...

Cronenberg eventually gets a little fun with close-ups of the bloody stuff, but the bulk of this film is surprisingly flat and poorly lit.

One of the most potent aspects of “Humane” is how it incorporates shame into the narrative, which somehow makes it feel all the more Canadian.

An offbeat misfire...

Humane is a tight debut from Caitlin Cronenberg, and a delicate balancing act of humor and horrifying ideas. A modern science-fiction thriller that you can't help but get sucked into immediately.

Though the finale feels a bit too neat and tidy, the film’s grim humor functions like a balm when the questions it raises get too real.

A timely horror satire chock full of gore and guffaws, Humane entertains in spite of its flaws.