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Just South of Hell (2018)
Creepy, atmospheric Civil War short
Period movies are always a challenge to get right, especially on a low budget film. Costumes are expensive, writing believable dialogue appropriate to the era is challenging, and finding a cast that bring it to life without pulling you out of the film is a major challenge.
Just South of Hell manages to get all of these things right.
The dialogue is surprisingly on-point and feels very natural to the 1860s. The cast acquits themselves very well, each turning in a solid performance. The strongest link in this sturdy chain is Jessica Felice as Bella, whose command of voice, accent, dialogue, and even the subtleties of her performance, really elevates the film.
That's not to say Samuel Foster or Mike Sutton aren't as compelling to watch (they absolutely are), but Miss Felice is definitely a show stealer, especially as the film approaches its climax.
Do yourself a favor and check this out. It's low price-point on Vimeo is a steal.