Sherlock Holmes Mare of the Night

So unique…so profound.

Absolutely fantastic movie!! I cannot stress enough how well this movie is shot and acted for such a small budget. I went back the next day to meet the director and two of the actors just to gush at how good of a job they did. Part 2 is already filmed and being edited, my ticket is already booked. An absolute must see

I'm a dyed in the wool Sherlockian (read the books, they're great!) so I'm hard to please. Overall, the plot was not very Canonical, though it could fit in sidewise, if you squint. There was some cheesy horror stuff, but I'd say if you liked any of 1.) Mr. Holmes (Ian McKellen), 2.) The Abominable Bride episode of BBC Sherlock (the Christmas Special set in Victorian London), 3.) 7% Solution, or 4.) horror flicks like Hereditary (2018) or Annihilation (2018) that are cerebral and picturesque, or 5.) you're just a fan of _well-made_ indie films, it will be enjoyable. There's one plot element that I will only discuss with viewers after they watch it (or confirm that they don't intend to ever watch), but that I thought was very interesting in a Sherlockian/Canonical way. I think that's the sign of a well-written film (or at least one with a compelling statement). I recommend you watch it, but I can't tell you you'll love it. The filmmakers are very good at what they do and they turned empty sets into imposing, atmospheric, and haunting spaces through creative use of lighting and mood. The lead actor carried the whole thing. Les Best really puts in a star turn here. The rest of the cast were fine but not stellar—he makes the film (and yes, the beard was real!).

I posted this as I saw someone said the photography was bad. I usually despise dark film, this was nice in a dark theatre and in direct contrast to light, when Sherlock over comes. I wish the use of white was more prominent at that point. The acting was fine. The script? A little bit opaque and esoteric for me. The agony of "the Mare" is apparent and prolonged.... excruciatingly so for the audience. Was that on purpose? I was quite uncomfortable and hoping it would end. A lot of good photography work, did the director not want to leave a whole bunch of it on the cutting room floor? It was a bit much. Very professional indie film by competent people.

This is very different from any Sherlock Holmes movie or story you've read or watched. The cinematography and score are first rate, as is the lighting and editing. The screenplay is a bit talky. I think director C.J. Goodwyn would be better served to show more and tell less.The cast are all competent in their roles, but Michelle Masker is especially effective as Elissa Croft, a mysterious villainous figure. She pretty much steals the big scene in which she appears. Make an effort to see this if it comes to your town.

This film is a truly unique take on a Sherlock Holmes story. It is part horror and part psychological thriller. The performance of the lead actor as Sherlock Holmes is amazing. The cinematography really added to the dark and eerie tone and was quite unsettling. If you are a fan of thrillers, horror or Sherlock Holmes you should really check this one out!

As someone who is really into movie making, I thought the use of the same setting with different emotions and situations was clever. The portrayal of Sherlock Holmes as a crazy old man suffering from trauma is an awesome portrayal of that character. I got to talk to Taylor King and she is an awesome actress. Thanks for the movie CJ!

I am a huge Sherlock Homles and thriller fan, this movie was everything I could have asked for. It's was beautifully dark. Do yourselves a favor and added to your watch list.

Poor acting, poor photography, very poor costumes, poor dialogue, ambiguous plot, generally unwatchable. I don’t like horror films, but left this to go watch Wolfman, which well simplistic was a far better film.

The movie takes a deep dive into Sherlock Holmes drugged psyche which takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and drama. It’s a great movie and a must see.