Ambitious in narrative scope but ultimately overstuffed, Bless The Child might not possess any exceptional qualities but it's a solid fixture in the spooky gifted youngster subgenre.
Despite the unavoidable struggles of anthology films, Kwaidan more than makes up for it with visual artistry. The hand-painted, impressionistic backdrops are worth seeing the film for alone. They capture the folkloric essence that presides over all of Kwaidan so perfectly whilst never distracting you away from story or characters.
The Prodigy provides a new babyface of fear in Miles, but his actions aren't that of a genius - it plays as more of an affectionate plagiariser that uses fancy coloured pens in an attempt to mask and copy the work of its countless influences.
I’ll Take Your Dead balances scares with an affecting story between father and daughter, but more importantly it marks director Chad Archibald and writer Jayme Laforest as a creative team to watch.
Well written, enthusiastically acted, and always gripping. It's just a shame it peaks halfway through and slowly descends into a more silly, albeit fun affair.