I won't go much into depth with synopses, several other people have already done that.
The wrap-around part was well done as an introduction to each segment, and to start and end the film. The start is the man digging up a coffin and removing a book from a corpse's hands. The end (this isn't a spoiler) is the man returning the book to the grave. I give the wrap around 8.5 stars.
"The Ties That Bind": Nicely put together segment about a missing woman, the search for a killer, and a detective that works the case. The ending is very apropos to the rest of the story. This segment I give 8.5 stars.
"Look Towards The Sky": This one is about a man that is abducted by aliens, and makes a surprising return. This one MAY be my favourite. This segment gets 9 stars.
"Clean House": This is about a woman possessed and the priest that tries to exorcise her demons from her. The first part is done in the style of an old silent movie (which I liked). The rest has sound. It is in Spanish with English subtitles. Very well done. This one gets 8.75.
"Highway Rivalry": This is a very interesting one. It involves a hitchhiker, the man that picks her up, 2 policemen searching for a notorious murderer, and an innocent woman in a public bathroom. The reveal was WELL worth the watch. This one gets 8.75.
Everything throughout the film (acting directing. Editing, music, cinematography, storylines/plots, etc.) was GOOD.
The entire film was a great collaborative effort.
Each segment was well crafted and put together well, and with smooth timing/flow in the watching of it.
I REALLY enjoyed the film in it's entirety. Although I would TECHNICALLY only give the film in it's entirety 8.75 stars, I gave it 9, because it certainly deserves more than just 8, but IMDB doesn't "allow" partial stars.
Phil Herman never disappoints, and this one is well worth the watch.
