Patchwork 4K 2015

“Patchwork” is the debut film by Tyler McIntyre, who is best known for his second film, “Like Me” (2017). ‘Patchwork’ showcases the potential of this up-and-coming director, which, unfortunately, he was unable to fully realize in “Like Me.”

“Patchwork” can be described in three words: indie, horror, comedy. The story is a variation on a theme that has long fascinated unconventional minds—the stitching together of human bodies. This theme in culture traces its origins back to the old stories of Frankenstein and culminates in such modern films as Tom Six’s *The Human Centipede* (2009) and Kevin Smith’s *Tusk* (2014).

In the plot, three women find themselves, by a twist of fate, sewn together into a single body. Not only their bodies were sewn together, but also their minds. The result is that a single body is controlled by three female minds at once, each with their own demons in a single shared head.

The film features trashy scenes and dark humor. It’s shot in a very spirited and unconventional way. The director’s signature style is evident in the cinematography. The narrative is divided into chapters and has a non-linear structure. On the downside, the acting is unconvincing, but one usually can’t expect much more from a project of this scale.

Tyler McIntyre’s debut turned out to be stronger than his second film, *Kill for a Like*. One hopes that in his next projects, the director will fully realize his creative potential.