No Telling
World Artists Home Video
Video, 93 mins., 1991

review by Terry Wickham

Well-made independent film that carriers a disturbing aura. A medical researcher Geoffrey Gaines (Stephen Ramsey) who experiments with animals and his artist wife Lillian (Miriam Healy-Louie) move upstate New York. They make the move so that Geoffrey can do his experiments without any intrusion.

After Geoffrey gets set-up, he immerses himself into his work, not letting much filter into his life, including Lillian. This causes her to get bored and lonely and eventually seek out companionship with a local ecologist Alex Vine (David van Tieghem). This relationship develops over time, which comes off very real and natural. This is a credit to the actors and Director Larry Fessenden.

We see the doctor start to mix different animal into all kinds of abominations and this is where the film gets disturbing. The effects are rather simple, but completely effective. Seeing some of the monstrosities will stay with you after the movie is over. Director Fessenden has a nice visual style. I wouldnÕt be surprised if he got some of his experience shooting music videos. The upstate New York locations stand out because theyÕre strong and distinct places. The acting is quite good with all three main characters leaving strong impressions. Larry Fessenden is a filmmaker to follow.

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