It’s hard to fathom the self-importance of young people obsessed with wellness! I recall leaving the cinema after seeing Flatliners back in 1990 and feeling quite frustrated. The initial idea behind the story was fantastic, holding so much potential for a truly frightening horror movie, but Flatliners, both then and now, isn't scary—though that’s not necessarily a dealbreaker. Back in 1990, some of the most promising young actors were busy with Memphis Belle; others, those who could have been part of the Brat Pack like Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt, and Kevin Bacon, signed on with director Joel Schumacher for this exploration of what happens after death. These inexperienced medical students, spearheaded by a broodingly conceited Sutherland, start deliberately causing their own deaths to experience what lies beyond the point of no return. It seems promising at first, but as these students extend the durations of their near-death states, unwelcome things begin to intrude into their reality. The movie never comes close to being genuinely frightening, yet the underlying themes are unsettling and the central message is unmistakable. Occasionally it mixes supernatural elements with medical procedures, but the energetic cast keeps you interested, while cinematographer Jan de Bont’s hazy visuals contribute to a dreamlike atmosphere. 7/10

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