Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
MoPoshy
Absolutely brilliant
StyleSk8r
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Snaggletooth .
Divided into Zero is as far away from Hollywood as cinema can get. It's a bleak and surreal tale of a man cut at birth during his Caesarian delivery and who then becomes obsessed with razorblades, bodily fluids, and for some reason, kids. I got the movie, like most, as a bonus film on the Subconscious Cruelty DVD (I actually got the limited edition bluray but the quality isn't any better than the DVD so don't bother with it) and it's certainly in the same vein as the main feature. Both films seem almost experimental in their running and the content would probably shock most movie goers if they stumbled across them by mistake, so if you're not up golden showers, seeing a child nailed to a wall with a razorblade in it's mouth, or various cutting of the flesh scenes then stay away. I can't really say I enjoyed the movie, I think it's more about experiencing it, but it's something you sit and watch pondering....wtf?
EVOL666
From Mitch Davis - one of the Producers of the superb SUBCONSCIOUS CRUELTY (one of my personal favorite films) comes his own demon of an experimental film - DIVIDED INTO ZERO. Though personally not quite as strong as SC, it amazes me how intelligent and competent film-making wise both Davis and Karim Hussain (Director of SC) were for their ages (both being about 20 years-old around the time that DIVIDED INTO ZERO and SUBCONSCIOUS CRUELTY were filmed). These two young Directors show more talent, passion, and potential than most current Directors twice their age and "experience" level...DIVIDED INTO ZERO is a surreal film that chronicles the nihilistic and warped life of a serial child-molester/murderer. We see this character through three phases of his life - as a young boy, as an adult, and as an old man. The central "theme" that we see throughout the film, is that even though The Wanderer (as he's referred to in the credits) understands that he is a sick individual, he also seems to "embrace" this about himself, and never truly seeks rehabilitation or redemption - but instead indulges in other self-destructive behaviors, such as cutting himself and having deviant sex with hookers, as a means to cope with his mental problems. There is no real resolution to the film - just a glimpse into a twisted mind...DIVIDED BY ZERO will not be for all audiences. It is not an "enjoyable" film in terms of sheer entertainment value - but it IS a very strong film that uses it's 34-minute run-time to assault the audience with some violent and potentially "offensive" images - while never quite falling into the flat-out "sleazy" category. Davis seems to be very aware of what he's showing on-screen and why, and this is something that I could imagine would be hard to do, given the subject-matter. Davis' "eye" for color and composition is also strong, and is very reminiscent of the type of lighting and camera-work that is also shown in SUBCONSCIOUS CRUELTY, which I also liked very much. DIVIDED INTO ZERO can really only be recommended for fans of dark, nihilistic cinema, or those that enjoyed SUBCONSCIOUS CRUELTY - and to those fans, I would consider this a must-see. Most others will find the film too "dark" for their tastes. Personally - I hope to see MUCH more from Mitch Davis (and Karim Hussain as well) and hope that their future projects don't lose the "edge" that these earlier works have...8.5/10
litfuser
Director Mitch Davis has created a truly wonderful breakthrough in contemporary horror with "Divided Into Zero". The film is unlike anything I have ever seen. Although very graphic depictions are illuminated (especially in comparison to today's screen culture), the film does NOT leave you with a nausea. Rather, the film leaves you with a haunted, yet highly inspired state of mind, as the viewer is engulfed in a true work of art. The direction takes the viewer on a journey through avant-garde, art, horror and and the honesty of a one of a kind maverick filmmaker. This film is truly unlike any others in the genre. The cinematography is brilliantly conducted as is the sound design and performances. What I really loved about this film is the all out disregard for belonging to any psarticular genre. Fans of contemporary horror cinema will not be able to catagorize this film very easily and experimental filmmakers and enthusiasts will definately not be able to box the film up into a particular "movement" in today's art and film circles. Lets all hope that more great art-horror films that push cinema into the extreme and present an honesty of humanity, continue through the maverick kind that is Mitch Davis.
Thanatos-26
Without a doubt, this is one of the most unshakeable visions of hell I have ever encountered. Divided Into Zero rubs in it's bleak logic with a slow, eerie calm. Predictable comparisons with 'Salo' and 'In A Glass Cage' are inevitable and probably justified, but Divided Into Zero is all the more disturbing in that we have only one character during it's 40-odd minutes to attempt any understanding of. In the end, we become as deeply rooted in this soulless man's agony as he is.Many viewers will be incapable of absorbing it's uncompromising graphic sensibility, with long shots of self inflicted razor punishment, piss drinking, and child murder. Those who do, however, will have a part of themselves forever changed.Whether this is a good thing or bad thing, I can't say, and don't feel is very important, ultimately. The film offers vitality, anger, and extreme images that have more purpose, more INTENT, than simple minded shock value.It's true cut-throat cinema.A remedy...not only for mediocre filmgoing, but for any unaffirmed need to see your own taboos brought to life in color, screaming.
