What could be scarier than what lies beyond the grave? In ‘Never After Dark’, the answer is whatever’s in the land of the living.

Director Dave Boyle’s latest, ‘Never After Dark’ is an ode to j-horror that explores evils far more terrifying than any creature cinema could imagine. The film follows clairvoyant, Airi, played by a game Moeka Hoshi. Airi spends her days wandering from town to town, performing exorcisms for the right price. Assisted by a mirror (one of the film’s best props), a candle, and the ghost of her deceased sister, she steps through the spiritual veil and gets to work. However, this time she might be facing something far more sinister than she’s ever squared off with before. 

‘Never After Dark’ is a classic genre film. The film is filled with nerve-racking jump scares, creepy set pieces, and impressively disgusting practical effects. However, Boyle is hunting for bigger game here. In a clever twist, he plays with the audience’s expectation, turning a typical ghost story on its bloodied head.

Thanks to Dave Boyle for taking the time to chat. You can catch ‘Never After Dark’ as a apart of this year’s Sydney Film Festival. If you’re lucky you can get a ticket to this Wednesday’s screening at Dendy, Newtown. Find ticket info here.