Horror legend Barbara Crampton gets her best role in years as Anne, the repressed wife of the town preacher, Jakob (Larry Fessenden) who longs for something more out of life. A chance encounter with a former flame (Robert Russler) leads to both of them being attacked by a mysterious creature and Anne suddenly develops odd cravings, mood swings, and begins putting more effort into her appearance. One thing's for sure - Anne and Jakob's marriage will never be the same again.
Jakob's Wife does a stellar job at creating a repressive small town mood. So muhc so that Anne's initial transformation from buttoned up church mouse into sexy siren is a welcome relief. It's only when Anne's transformation comes with certain side effects that the stakes escalate and we realize this transformation might come with a steep price.
Crampton and Fessenden have excellent chemistry together and they carry the entire film. Being able to see Crampton sink her teeth into a meaty role like this is a joy since she's been mostly relegated to quick cameos or supporting roles in films unworthy of her talents for the past decade.
The story takes enough twists and turns to keep even some of the most jaded horror fans on their toes and the performances elevate any joke or scare that doesn't completely stick to the landing, making for an incredibly entertaining viewing experience.
Jakob's Wife does a stellar job at creating a repressive small town mood. So muhc so that Anne's initial transformation from buttoned up church mouse into sexy siren is a welcome relief. It's only when Anne's transformation comes with certain side effects that the stakes escalate and we realize this transformation might come with a steep price.
Crampton and Fessenden have excellent chemistry together and they carry the entire film. Being able to see Crampton sink her teeth into a meaty role like this is a joy since she's been mostly relegated to quick cameos or supporting roles in films unworthy of her talents for the past decade.
The story takes enough twists and turns to keep even some of the most jaded horror fans on their toes and the performances elevate any joke or scare that doesn't completely stick to the landing, making for an incredibly entertaining viewing experience.