James soon discovers that the house was built upon a Pagan shrine. With that said, this is no “slender man” film, though the imagery is very familiar. To comment on the particulars of this 3rd act would give away the surprise, though it was clear to me that the approach here was a combination of Asian horror, classic horror, and a slice of modern pointing to the “slender man” phenomenon.

Lexy adds her talents often to the film’s most powerful moments creating presence, elegance, and beauty (a film that might otherwise just flourish within its haunted presentation).Īs our 2 main characters evolve, a synergy develops between them that intelligently carries the story to its final act. The character Evie is played by actress, performer, and choreographer Alexandra Hulme. Plagued with nightmares he tries to put the pieces together as to why he suffers from nightmares, what the owl symbolizes, and what secrets this location has hidden.Īs Evie explains that she is learning French with dreams of living in Paris, she also becomes a frequent visitor befriending James during his quest. She quickly sparks up the visit bringing light to an often dreary exploration that James has taken upon himself. Upon arrival, James is quickly made acquaintance to a young attractive spirited lady named Eve Turner (though referred to as “Evie” in the film). Hopefully he can draw conclusion to the memories that haunt him. Jamie’s best friend Allen suggests that Jamie confront his fears and visit the estate. Add to that his mother’s request that Jamie “never got there”. There is one problem, his recollection includes the dreadful memories of a owl-headed creature with elongated fingers. The name is of course familiar as a place Jamie had spent much of youth. Her inheritance includes the rights to a large house that resides within Baldurruck. Estranged with may years between them, it comes as a surprise that she would bother with handing over an inheritance. James Findlay (David Schofield), a middle aged school teacher is called in to attend the last will and testament of his mother Flora May Findlay (Nancy Joy Page). Suspecting that his visions are linked to a dark incident in his past, James returns to his childhood home, a notorious mansion in the Scottish Highlands, where he uncovers the disturbing truth behind his dreams, and must fight to survive the brutal consequences of his curiosity.

Lord of Tears tells the story of James Findlay, a school teacher plagued by recurring nightmares of a mysterious and unsettling entity.

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