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Anything for Jackson
2020 96 min Canada 18+
★6.7
Horror
Director: Justin G. Dyck
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Description
A bereaved Satanist couple kidnap a pregnant woman so they can use an ancient spellbook to put their dead grandson's spirit into her unborn child, but they end up summoning more than they bargained for.
Budget:
$250,000
Starring
Sheila McCarthy
Actor
Julian Richings
Actor
Konstantina Mantelos
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Anything for Jackson is a polarizing horror film that centers on a grieving elderly couple attempting an occult resurrection. While the lead performances are widely praised for their emotional depth, opinions diverge sharply regarding the film's reliance on horror tropes and the effectiveness of its low-budget execution.
| Acting | Julian Richings and Sheila McCarthy anchor the film with compelling and emotionally resonant performances as the grieving protagonists. | |
| Originality | The premise of elderly, well-intentioned grandparents turning to amateur occultism provides a fresh and intriguing subversion of standard horror character archetypes. | |
| Production | The film's low budget is frequently apparent, resulting in underwhelming visual effects, naive creature designs, and a lack of polish in the production design. | |
| Screenplay | The occult rituals and demonic elements are criticized by some as superficial and clichéd, while others find the atmosphere and supernatural threats effectively unsettling. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as sluggish and uneven, with some viewers finding the slow-burn approach tedious while others appreciate the contemplative buildup. | |
| Ending | The climax and conclusion are met with disagreement, ranging from those who find the open-ended nature and narrative resolutions absurd to those who find the inevitable consequences of the dark pact fitting. |