The Truth Will Out

The Truth Will Out is a thrilling independent movie offering released in the year 2020. The film is a British production and is directed by Jessica Hunt and Sam Mason-Bell. The film stars Jackson Batchelor, Kayla Charlton, Kevin Cordell, and a solid supporting cast who come together to deliver a subversively entertaining cocktail of scripted reality, a chilling horror mockumentary that toys with the thin line between reality and fiction.

Thomas Laboss, a compelling character portrayed by Jackson Batchelor, leads the narrative. He's a television host with a history of challenging paranormal investigations for his show "The Undiscovered". Ambitious and motley, Batchelor's portrayal of Thomas offers a fine balance between being a confident, charming TV presenter and a man on a caught in a journey fraught with unseen dangers. His innate curiosity and desperation for higher ratings thrust him into an on-screen journey that could very well turn out to be his final episode.

Kayla Charlton brings to life the character of Bobbi Clarke, a medium with peculiar abilities and an enigmatic disposition, adding to the overall suspense and intrigue of the story. Her character plays a crucial role in the eerie narrative, prying into the otherworldly with an uncanny ease that both fascinates and terrifies. Kevin Cordell is profound and believable in his role as Peter the producer, carrying out Laboss' wishes, and unintentionally entangling himself in the web of the supernatural.

Set amidst eerie swatches of diffuse light and imposing shades of darkness, the movie is a visual representation of the eternal conflict between belief and disbelief, between the seen and the unseen, and between the accepted and the discarded. Layered with dense soundscapes and an atmosphere of chilling suspense, this film is more a psychological fright ride than a conventional horror film. The almost claustrophobic camerawork, accomplished by both directors Hunt and Mason-Bell, heightens the mounting tension throughout the film.

The Truth Will Out explores a dual narrative path. On one hand, we have Thomas attempting to unravel the mystery surrounding the English town of Worsfield, famous for the recurring reports of paranormal encounters. On the other hand, there's a haunting exploration of the human psyche, a narrative arc carried out masterfully by Charlton's eerie performance. It's a dance between the dead and the living, between those left behind and those who refuse to leave.

But the directors don't merely seek to scare; their storytelling explores the realms of skepticism and the thirst for truth. The strain of authenticity in the battle against falsehood mirrors real-world struggles, making the film a multi-layered viewing experience.

The Truth Will Out investigates the nature of belief, the way fear is cultivated and propagated, and how the haunting fear of the unknown can play out in the communal psyche. Through the investigatory pretense, the movie also delves into the concept of manipulation, of the media, and the lengths people will go to uphold their worldview.

Showcase the reviving independent horror scene in the UK, The Truth Will Out is among those movies that use the genre tropes to unravel nuances of human nature, all while offering terrifying moments that keeps its audience on the edge of their seats. It's an engaging film that manages to treat its subjects seriously, invoking the spirit of horror classics while maintaining a contemporary energy. With its chilling atmosphere, engaging narrative, and sharply defined characters, this film is a must-watch that takes viewers for an unexpected ride in the realm of the supernatural. It's a contemplative horror film that plays on the fears we dare not speak of while encouraging viewers to question reality and climb down the rabbit hole of the paranormal world.