Undying Love is a 2013 independent film directed by horror filmmaker Steven R. Monroe. The story is rooted in the horror/romance genre, with a compelling plot that revolves around love, death, and sacrifice. The film follows the story of Alex (Anthony Marquez), a young man who is grieving the death of his girlfriend, Jesse (Mikayla Park). Jesse died in a car accident while they were on their way to celebrate their anniversary. Alex is haunted by her memory and unable to move on, until one day he receives an unexpected phone call from a mysterious stranger who promises to bring Jesse back from the dead.
Desperate to see Jesse once again, Alex meets with the stranger, who turns out to be a sun-worshipping cult leader named Gallo (Montice Harmon). Through his religious rituals, Gallo is able to bring people back from the dead, but there is a catch - the resurrected person must take the life of another in order to maintain their own existence. Gallo makes a desperate offer to Alex - he will bring Jesse back from the dead, but in exchange, Alex must become a killer and take the life of another person.
Despite his reservations, Alex agrees to the deal and soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous and forbidden love affair with Jesse, who has returned from the afterlife. As their relationship blooms, Alex finds himself struggling with his moral compass and the consequences of his actions. Meanwhile, Gallo becomes increasingly unstable and dangerous, forcing Alex to choose between true love and the consequences of his deal with the devil.
Undying Love boasts an impressive cast of relative unknowns, all of whom deliver solid performances. Anthony Marquez is particularly effective as the tormented Alex, conveying both his grief and his inner turmoil with ease. Mikayla Park is also excellent as Jesse, capturing the love and longing that Alex feels for her. Montice Harmon is suitably sinister as Gallo, injecting a sense of dread and danger into every scene he appears in.
The film's visual style is eerily atmospheric, with a dark, moody color palette that adds to the sense of foreboding. Director Steven R. Monroe has a keen eye for creating suspense and tension, and he skillfully builds the story towards a nail-biting climax.
Ultimately, Undying Love is a compelling and emotional tale about the lengths that people will go to for true love. It's a film that explores the darker side of human nature, while also celebrating the power of love to overcome even death itself. Fans of horror and romance alike will find much to enjoy in this unique and thought-provoking film.
Undying Love is a 2012 horror movie with a runtime of 9 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6.
