Ladling on gore instead of legitimately scaring viewers with character-driven suspense, GRIM is defeated by haphazard scripting, derivative directing, and overly theatrical acting.
In a prologue, partying young adults conjure up a cavern-dwelling carnivore, Grim (Peter Tregloan), who seizes Wendy (Louise Hickson) and takes her back to his subterranean home. Katie (Kadamba) and Katie's lover Steve (John Chancer) get away but remain psychically connected with the supernatural
creature. When concerned locals plan a scouting party, Steve and Katie accompany mining engineer Rob (Emmanuel Xuereb), his ex-girlfriend Penny (Tres Hanley), Ken the mayor (Michael Fitzpatri...
Released:
1996
Rated:
R
Length:
89 mins