While appearing to hold some semblance of integrity, "Discarnate" strives to be, but ultimately fails, to be something original and effective in the special effects department and something other than a confusing mess that tries to do so much and, ironically, achieves so little. What is most interesting, and what is undoubtedly what attracts viewers, is the leading role taken by seasoned German actor Thomas Kretchsmann of "Das Boot" and "Stalingrad" fame. He must have been stuck for a few quid, because how any experienced actor couldn't see this for the poor effort the screenplay offered is beyond me. The rather flamboyant and unusual way the special effects and horror sequences are done here demonstrate director Mario Sorrentino's photography and fashion industry background and his inexperience in the film industry. Some just have it and pull it off. Sorrentino doesn't.
Review of Discarnate
