Pandemonium
Pandemonium
Director Quarxx explores the peculiar, welcoming all those hungry for wonder, in Pandemonium, a unique cinematic blend of fantasy, drama, genre, and humour. Nathan and Daniel are caught in a road accident that kills them both. As they come to grips with their deaths, Nathan confronts his past and the consequences of his actions.
Spoons reviewedNovember 25, 2024
Pandemonium is the kind of film that feels tailor-made for the festival circuit—a bleak, artistic dive into the concept of eternal suffering in hell, drenched in existential dread and metaphorical visuals. It’s heavy, abstract, and unapologetically cerebral, the cinematic equivalent of staring into the abyss while it stares back at you.
The film explores its themes with a certain art-house flair that could easily be described as “wanky,” but let’s give credit where it’s due: the concept is undeniably intriguing. It wrestles with the weighty idea of what eternal suffering might look like, and though its execution veers into self-indulgence at times, the bold ambition behind it is worth noting.
That said, "Pandemonium" isn’t exactly a popcorn flick—it’s more like an endurance test for the soul. While it might capture your curiosity during a late-night festival binge, it’s probably not something you’ll revisit.
This film will appeal to fans of art-house horror like The House That Jack Built or Begotten, where heavy themes and striking imagery overshadow traditional narrative structures. Just be prepared to leave feeling a bit wrung out—and maybe questioning your life choices.