Synopsis

Photographed in the warm beauty of a Midwestern autumn, QUENCH tells the story of Derik, a young man grieving over the recent death of an unknown loved one. After finding no one to turn to, Derik decides to abandon his current life at college to visit Jason. Although best friends since grade school, the two have not seen or spoken to one another in three years. Once they have reunited, Derik soon realizes that Jason is no longer the friend he once knew. Not only has he dramatically changed his external appearance, but he is now a part of a mysterious group, a Family. A truly unique, stylish, and compelling film, QUENCH is sure to challenge, unsettle, and enlighten any audience that is curious to step deep inside of a world that lives right beneath them.

Official Review

Ah yes, the contemplative horror film. Most horror films are all about character action: let’s kill some shit, let’s see some blood gout, but the occasional genre flick seems to focus on the esoteric aspect of horror: Why am I a zombie? How did I become a zombie? Will I always be a zombie? These aren’t necessarily important questions to ask in the context of balls-to-the-wall horror films like SAW or HOSTEL. And yet, the philosophical horror film exists, and somehow continues to thrive, at least in certain circles, and dude, I gotta admit, I love ‘em. …Read More