Set against the backdrop of December 27, 1945, an evening steeped in mystery unfolds as four lifelong friends, Anne Ramsay, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm, and Ezra Buzzington, gather at the home of their grief-stricken friend and colleague, played by Larry Fessenden. The somber atmosphere is further heightened by the recent loss of his wife to suicide.
In an attempt to bring solace and perhaps find closure, their evening takes an unforeseen turn when their host persuades them to engage in an impromptu séance. As they delve into the supernatural realm, the group is startled to uncover that their knowledge of each other may be shrouded in ignorance and deception. Deep-seated secrets and hidden truths bubble to the surface, threatening the bonds they have long cherished.
In the midst of their unsettling revelations, an enigmatic guest portrayed by Kristina Klebe arrives, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the already perplexing gathering. Her presence becomes a source of fascination and unease as the group grapples with her mysterious motives. Is she a harbinger of truth or an agent of further deception?
As the night progresses, tensions rise, and the line between the living and the spirit world blurs. The haunting specter of the past intertwines with the present, challenging the friends’ perceptions and forcing them to confront their own personal demons. Each revelation brings them closer to a truth that may forever alter their lives.
In this atmospheric tale of friendship, loss, and the supernatural, the characters find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue and self-discovery. The night unfolds with chilling suspense, leaving the audience captivated by the unfolding drama and eager to unravel the secrets that lie within the haunting darkness.
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The latest offering from Shudder brings us Brooklyn 45, directed by Ted Geoghegan.
If I tell you that Brooklyn 45 is based on a séance then you can quite quickly work out what's going to happen. The please aspect though isn't the horror that follows but moreso the dialogue about re-discovery that our new friends around the table discuss and work out. It's not Tarrantino by any means but it's a well written script with neat passages of dialogue between them.
Horror fans will have seen, and heard everything before when the true horror starts but it's oddly gripping to the point that I found it enjoyable watching these army heroes discuss their issues.
Brooklyn 45 is set in 1945 and the production team deserve the plaudits for making this what I image to be quite lifelike for the times, especially so close after Nazi Germany was defeated.
Brooklyn 45 won't have you trembling in your army boots or wetting yourself with terror but it's a reasonably enjoyable horror that delves into the back stories of the character more than what Shudder tend to do which is not only a relief but a warm surprise.
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