4K UHD Review – Through the Looking Glass

1976's "Through the Looking Glass" is the rare adult film that holds little interest in titillating its audience. It's more of a horror picture with occasional carnal activity, finding director Jonas Middelton working to avoid heat as much as possible while examining the gradual disintegration of a woman who's been subjected to violations her entire life, newly tempted to be imprisoned by them. The helmer goes for a surreal journey into darkness, which is interesting in a scholarly sense, watching the endeavor choose grimness in a genre that's mostly wary of bumming out viewers. "Through the Looking Glass" retains value as a bold offering of artful moviemaking and risky tonality. What hurts the effort immensely is its glacial pace, as Middleton also mistakes slowness for mood, crafting a feature that's perfectly content to put itself into park, generating a frustrating viewing experience. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com