Tethered
Tetheredis as introductory of assumption as one will come across , which is odd for a pic with three writer credited to it . Jeff Cox ( The Time Will derive ) , Michael Scott , and director Daniel Robinette ( Nervous Breakdown ) have done their due diligence in terms of world - construction , and as a effect , the film looks better than its budget . However , the fissure begin to show in the editing and in sure vista of the script . Tetheredhas a well - conceived premise and the film reach what it sets out to achieve , but ultimately falls short of wideness .
Solomon ( Jared Laufree ) is unsighted and lives in the woods with his mom ( Alexandra Paul ) . A mysterious beast on the outskirts of the belongings keeps them from venturing too far into the outside human race . The rules are simple : First , give back to the land . one-half of any animate being they kill for intellectual nourishment is hold into the trees where the beast prowls ; secondly , sing " our birdcall . " Alone in the Mrs. Henry Wood , their only comfort is a song they sing together ; and finally , never let go of the rope . Solomon is tied to a apparently sempiternal R-2 that connects him to the firm . When Alexandra die it ’s these rules that keep him alive as a blind teenager living in the Wood . year later he match the first human being who is n’t his parents , Hank ( Kareem Ferguson ) , a hunting watch who bumble across the property while dissipate cervid . Solomon does n’t so much like Hank , but he recognizes his utility and accept his own limitations . When Hank pick up the monster , he challenges Solomon to confront his awe or never go out his secluded menage .
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“ Hello Solomon , it ’s nice to fit you . Please do n’t stab me . ” Hank enters with some much - need inertia as the motion picture starts to jail in between the inciting incident and his reaching . Ferguson ’s portrays Hank as both likable and untrustworthy in this unknown world . He plays Hank like a man unbothered by insults and someone who is always unforced to help . But behind it all is a confusion that Solomon can feel — blind or not . His nation accent mark lure viewers in just long enough to block that he ’s snooping around where he should n’t . While Laufree and Paul are solid , the dependable performance by far is Ferguson .
It is a acknowledgment to the filmmakers that the location and year ofTetheredis a non - factor . For all the interview knows , Hank came from miles away or just beyond the mountain . The mag tape player used to playact “ our birdsong ” is the only material indicator of time and all it give away is that the motion-picture show is in all likelihood set after the early 1990s . The set ofTetheredis bothcreepy and pragmatic . The cabin and woods are more than enough to emit revulsion under the motion-picture photography of cinematographer Aaron Sorgius ( Nervous Breakdown ) , who finds a way to make shots of a single range of mountains terrifying .
The imperfectness ofTetheredare very obvious , however , because outside of these oddball young woman the film is well - execute . During a conversation about notion , the script touch on real upshot , but then hammer them home with codas that are n’t needed . Similarly , there are redact miscues that are heavily noticeable . In one scene , Solomon geld Hank and Hank hits Solomon with the butt of his rifle and the editing could n’t be worse . The sound of the cutting handwriting does not match the action onscreen and the editing of both attack is boundary line inexcusable . redaction battle scenesis a difficult job , but forebode this a fight would be an overstatement .
The forgetful filmTetheredwas released in 2017 and 2022 ’s characteristic - length is a great acquirement for anyone who champions filmmaking . And whileTetheredisn’t as good as some other indie shorts turned full - length movies , it does not live in the tail ofWhiplashorProspect . Tetheredfeels small because it is and even a better version of this film would n’t necessarily require more money . The concept is challenging , the cast is pulling their weight and while the script is n’t fantastic , only repetitive and unnecessary talks holds it back . Tetheredis to the point , well made , and creepy as hell .
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Tetheredreleased in theaters and on demand March 18 . The film is 88 minute long and is not rated .
Kareem Ferguson in Tethered
Alexandra Paul and Brody Bett in Tethered
