Sublime starts off very slowly and takes its time to develop. The early part of the movie creeps along at a slow pace, with very little to maintain audience attention. Much of the plot is devoted to character development and moral subtext. But as the story unfolds, the suspense and intrigue gradually increase. The hospital acts as a dichotomy of heaven and hell, with George being periodically visited by a kindly nurse named “Zoe” (Katherine Cunningham-Eves), and a sinister orderly who calls himself “Mandingo” (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs).

This movie dwells far outside the current mainstream of horror films being produced these days, even in the independent circuit. This is certainly a thinking-man’s horror film, where the chills come more from the dire situation in which George finds himself, rather than cheap “jump out at you scares” or through the shock value of blood and gore. But in an era of sequels, prequels, remakes, and rip-offs, Sublime is a refreshing alternative.

However, the movie's strongest attribute, may also be its worst fault. I found myself struggling to figure out who the target audience was intended to be for this film. And because the movie is so detached from the currently popular horror movie market, I’m sure many people (particularly the younger crowd) will absolutely loathe this film.

Nonetheless, I felt Sublime was a worthwhile watch due to its fresh approach to the horror genre. Also, the great acting performances (particularly by Thomas Cavanagh) helped the intensity and effectiveness of the film. If you have the patience for it, and are looking for something a little different from the current norm of horror films, Sublime may be worth checking out.