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‘The Insides of a Lamb,’ is a series of two independent films that explore the disturbing world existing beneath the surface of our society. Both films build a suspenseful storyline as they follow the events leading to a horrific tragedy in a dying small town. While the films both share the same characters and basic events, each film tells the story from a different point of view. The original version of the film uses a linear progression to pursue the conflicts that plague the lives of our characters; Delia’s emotional separation from her father, Richard’s struggle to cope with his wife’s dementia, and the clash of core beliefs that is slowly eroding Delia and Jason’s relationship. Several fundamental themes are explored throughout the film including; loneliness, jealously, desire, mistrust, and sexual frustration. As the plot progresses, we see how these issues are universal and that they play a major role in each of the character’s lives. This cut incorporates all of the original scenes, depicting how the seeds of darkness are planted and how their growth is fueled by apathy and discontent. As the story moves closer to the horrific truth, we are reminded of how fragile the thin veil of society really is. The ‘Loin Shank Cut’ version of the film depicts the same basic story, however it uses a non-linear platform and voice-over narration to explore the events through the mind of a volatile young man. The internal workings of Jason’s character are portrayed through wistful insights that guide us along the final few days of his life. This gives an interesting edge to the narration, as the audience learns that Jason is already dead and that his thoughts are postmortem reflections. We see that hind sight truly is 20/20, but unfortunately for Jason, there is nothing he can do to rebuild his future. There is a good deal of additional footage used throughout this cut which helps guide the audience into Jason’s mind as he considers the final impact of his lost dreams. Supplementary footage includes emblematic portraitures and abstract Americana cinematography. This version also gives the film a different ending, leaving the world of the characters on a slightly more positive note than the original. |