Thriller,Horror,Drama
United States of America
Gut is a psychological horror-thriller film released in 2012, directed by Elias and written by him in collaboration with homelynchpin. The film follows the character of Tom, played by Jason Vail, who begins to feel a growing sense of ennui in his life. He sees a lack of purpose in his work, finds his family life boring, and feels like he cannot get a break.
His friend and co-worker Dan, played by Nicholas Wilder, invites him over to his house to watch a video. Dan is obsessed with all things horror, a fascination that Tom does not share. They watch a DVD together, which depicts a graphic and horrific scene of violence. Tom is disturbed by the video and the creepiness of his friend Dan.
After this, Tom begins to experience vivid and violent nightmares. He becomes increasingly detached from his family and struggles to keep pace with his work. As the story unfolds, Dan becomes increasingly implicated in the events that are happening to Tom. The two friends are brought together in a dark and brooding way, as Tom begins to uncover the dark secrets that Dan has been keeping.
Gut is an atmospheric, slow-paced film that builds towards an unforgettable finale. It is a film for fans of psychological horror and those who enjoy the suspense of slow-burning thrillers. The dark, moody atmosphere and the intelligently crafted story are what make this film stand out.
