Gripping story with well-crafted characters

Excellent adaptation.

A Brilliant Conflict

A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

Tonight's viewing pleasure the extremely gory "Cryptic Plasm" only recommended for the hardcore gorehounds. Brian Paulin certainly has his hands around making the goriest of the gory.Not much story, if fact, I have no idea what the plot or story was, but who cares about such things, with pure gore films. I never have at least.This was very well done, with amazing practical effects. Gorehounds, unite, this is a winner.I would give it a strong 8/10 for the gore effects alone.It's hard to imagine what Paulin has in store next, but this is what I call a gorehounds delight.

Another atmospheric, creative and original gem by my favorite horror director of the 21st century, Brian Paulin. More of a slow build experience than his last three movies, so be patient with this one. It contains stronger performances than in his previous outings (both Olsen & Paulin) and a stunning end sequence.Like other Paulin movies, Cryptic Plasm is a DIY confluence of Italian Horror (especially Fulci), the Guinea Pig series, Tetsuo: Iron man, anime, and 80s horror, but in the end, his approach and varied influences yield a very distinct art. Nothing else feels quite like a Brian Paulin movie...except other Brian Paulin movies.Like Blood Pigs, Bone Sickness, and Fetus (which is my top favorite Paulin movie), Cryptic Plasm shows things that few micro budgeted movies would dare attempt and for me these achievements in scope and vision overwhelm any and all technical flaws...and often enhance the atmosphere and personality of the piece.Recommended to people who want to see distinct, homegrown, creative indie horror.