"Loved the piece of history portrayed in this film. I didn't know that
Canada had such a case. For me, a US citizen, it is fascinating to learn
about our good neighbors' history, at least from films. It looks like
this film kept the historical facts as accurate as it could. Nice job. I
am glad I got it. nice packaging too."
Liam F Wicker
UK
"I can't quite tell you why this film captured my attention, but from the
outset its stylized production style, make up and acting kept me
involved in it. A film by Florin Marksteiner, a talented young Canadian
director, it revisits the 1890 Birchall-Benwell Affair. Surely one of
the most sensational murder cases in Canadian history, I believe it was
one of the the earliest as well. The true tale is dramatically
re-created and its short running time lends itself to the style. You,
like I, may find yourself totally immersed for 40 mins."
John Carpenter
New York
"So
I just played the film with my friend, and she said that the film helped her
visualize some points of the story as well. So I repeat my thanks to you
for the film. And as I re-watched it, I am more sure of my decision to
devote a page in the book to the production, as well as the graphics that you
will provide. I'm going to steal an idea from Anne Rule and put your
graphics in the middle of the book."
Teri Morin
Canada
"Wow! Mark Cowling has proved some really good acting skills. When you came to hanging, it was awesome. It looks like Florin really enjoyed his hangman work! Seriously, his looks and body action just made! I found it very nice to see the actors at the end. First class
work we really enjoyed the film"
Tom Kornas
USA
Ryan D. Neely
Austin, TX
"This DVD is filled with suspense. Posing as British aristocrat with his
friend in Oxford County, Ontario, Rex (Reginald Birchall) believes he
has a good method thought up to get fast money by persuading Englishmen
to come to Canada. He does this by promising them a fabulous life gained
through a nonexistent farm. After a body is discovered, so is the
scheme and the court hearings soon follow in Woodstock.
After being found guilty despite a strong defense by an attorney, Rex is sentenced to be hung. Florence in her love for him does all she can to prove his innocence but he still ends up paying the ultimate price of death. Viewers are left to wonder if he was truly innocent and hung unjustifiably. Also, how could such a deep story line be written with so much insight and surrealism? Could Rex be the author of such a powerful autobiography? All I know is that your attention will be kept the entire time throughout this film, and I highly recommend it!"
After being found guilty despite a strong defense by an attorney, Rex is sentenced to be hung. Florence in her love for him does all she can to prove his innocence but he still ends up paying the ultimate price of death. Viewers are left to wonder if he was truly innocent and hung unjustifiably. Also, how could such a deep story line be written with so much insight and surrealism? Could Rex be the author of such a powerful autobiography? All I know is that your attention will be kept the entire time throughout this film, and I highly recommend it!"
Ryan D. Neely
Austin, TX
