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People are voting emotionally.

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Art is all about pushing boundaries and "Eddie the Sleepwalking Cannibal" puts that creativeness on the canvas. This co-produced Canadian/Denmark indie production is a well-made, quirky horror comedy with the blackest of dark humor. I wouldn't call it in-your-face, but still it's deliciously absurd and very well-timed with its dry humorous approach. This might be contributed to the cast taking their roles seriously and not letting it become camp. It just works. I found it hard not be impressed by Boris Rodriguez's directorial debut.Lars was once an acclaimed painter, but now has hit an inspiration slump. He has settled into a quiet little town and takes up a job at the local art school. This is where he meets Eddie. And he finds himself looking after him. A towering and reserved mute man who is scarred from past events. But it's what Lars learns on his first night with Eddie. He sleepwalks, but also transforms from a friendly giant to an ferocious cannibal. But what he also discovers, that his inspiration for his art comes in the form of misery and carnage, which Eddie can bring in spades. There are many droll character interactions, small town atmospherics and few grisly jolts. The satirical screenplay takes á compelling approach. Art is a rush with the pressure to perform, but what is one willing to do and what morals would be broken to present this to the masses.. The script does an earnest job in developing these subtle characters and that of Lars' intense deterioration. One interesting note, is that we never get to see the artwork that was transpired by this pain and suffering. The edgy humour here, perfectly goes alongside the outrageous violence. The gore make-up and dismembered body effects is authentically staged. Cinematography provides some flair and a music score is slight, but playful.The cast look like they are having fun. Thure Lindhardt plays his character spot on. He's likable and provides good intentions, despite his unsettling addiction to bringing out those artistic flourishes. Dylan Smith as Eddie delivers a great psychical performance. The relationship formed between these two characters is endearing, even though it does go down a twisted and dependent path of Lars' eventually abusing it. Georgina Reilly is ably good too. In a small, but memorable cameo; Stephen McHattie plays a scheming arts dealer. Also the closing credits produces an amusing little radio snippet of one of Lars/Eddie's surviving victims being interviewed.

This is exactly the shot in the arm that Canadian film needs at the moment. Quiet Revolution Pictures has made it their priority to work with other international companies to create edgy and unique films. Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal is no different. The beginning sets the tone for the whole film. A man tries to navigate himself along a snowy Canadian landscape, and accidentally hits a deer. He pulls over and makes the humane choice to kill the suffering animal, but the only suitable tool at his disposal is a rock. After some initial bestial grunts, the deer is quickly dispatched. The driver, however, seems to have an odd fascination with the smashed skull and continues to pound the poor deer until he is interrupted by a local policeman. This exquisite and wordless opening provides everything you need to know to our main character Lars. He's lost, embarking on a destructive path, fascinated with bloodshed, and he quickly gets on the wrong side of the town's police force. What follows is the story of a downward spiral that has its share of cringe worthy gore, light hearted humor, and unexpected touching moments. It is an interesting watch and a must- see for those interested in Hollywood-alternative cinema.

Artist create art, but often they need a bit of inspiration to get the vision of their creation. Artists Lars Olafssen is in a bit of a funk, he has not produced anything in over ten years. So he find a home in a school as a teacher, there he still cannot break his silence. He befriends Eddie, who is a bit slow and an outcast. Lars has the patience to bring him into his confidence and discovers a hidden secret, when Eddie sleeps he craves flesh and his dreams get him carried away as he becomes the sleep walking cannibal. This gruesome discovery excites Lars and he finds inspiration in what would disgust others. This showing was part of opening for the new home of Cineprov! at the Plaza Theatre, where local arts use their improv talent to add color to the scenes on the big screen.

I really enjoyed this one when I saw it at the Edinburgh International Film Festival: it's consistently funny, and reminiscent of the UK's Shaun of the Dead, except obviously with a Danish-Canadian spin. I'm not going to bore you with a summary of the film, as you can easily find that elsewhere on this page, but I will say that it was well cast, well acted, and very well paced. Great comedic timing, and a really interesting character dynamic, in that you feel sorry for almost everyone involved; you don't just feel sorry for Eddie, whose cannibalism is almost being taken advantage of by Lars, but also for Lars, who has trouble finding inspiration, and Lesley, who doesn't understand why he's acting so strangely. That makes for a really compelling story, which is wrapped up perfectly at the end. I left the cinema very satisfied, and it's one of my highlights from the whole festival.