Black Mountain (Side)

I watched this one recently and found it to be somewhat interesting. While there's an obvious homage to The Thing (1982), there's also some originality to the film that deserves mention. Unlike so many low budget horror films of recent years, this atmospheric film manages to conjure up some truly eerie moments even if it's not a completely satisfying film.

Set in the bleak Northern Canadian wilderness, a team of  archaeologists uncover a strange ancient structure that sets off a series of bizarre events.  One by one, the members of the all-male team succumb to grotesque flesh-eating diseases and/or mental breakdowns and terrifying hallucinations. And, yes, the ending is abrupt and a bit of a letdown, but overall this murky little film has enough disturbing moments to satisfy horror fans looking for something a bit different. 

My rating: 6.5/10