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The Phantom

 

 

Out Now on DVD

 

 

MRA Entertainment

 

 

Portuguese with subtitles.

 

 

 

This haunting and very powerful film looks at how one person’s loneliness can push him into a dark world. The world of same sex attraction takes a very dark and frightening turn in The Phantom.

 

 

Sergio is a very good looking guy, he is also a somewhat screwed up guy. Working as a garbage collector he has little to do with people in his job. Sergio also has issues that prevent him from communicating normally with fellow humans.  His only close contact comes with the random sexual encounters that he has.

 

 

Filled with unease because he can’t have the guy that he loves, Sergio does the next best thing. To bring him closer in his fantasy he starts collecting his personal belongings each night. Sergio will do anything that he can to have this guy. The Phantom takes a twisted turn when Sergio goes to extraordinary lengths to get his wish.

 

 

The Phantom is not a fun film by any means, it is a twisted and warped look at the length that humans will go to and what drives them. The ending was quiet shocking and unexpected so be prepared. This film managed to hold my interest throughout despite being somewhat disturbing in parts. If you are in the mood for a different kind of gay thriller then I recommend The Phantom.

 

 

Marcus Richa