“Of all the films shown at Fantasia this year, When I Consume You by Perry Blackshear is one of the most successful. Haunting, distressing, destabilizing, this quest for a brother to rescue his sister is blood-curdling, recalling how independent American cinema is still capable of great things.” - Martin Gignac, LA PRESSE

“A captivating revenge tale…provides realism and a grounded narrative that should appeal to horror and non-horror fans alike." - Brian Fanelli, HORROR BUZZ

“When I Consume You is a powerful family drama rooted in fear and isolation. It’s a raw, emotional reminder of the battles we face, and — most importantly — why we fight them." - Kelly McNeely, IHORROR

“When I Consume You is also very tangible in its tenderness, in this humanity, in this empathetic gaze that it offers to its imperfect characters, but also in this touching candor that it grants them. Above all, it is a perfectly lucid film which anchors fear at the level where it is really situated in life: at street level.” - Olivier Thibodeau, PANORAMA CINEMA

"A flashback in When I Consume You to, if not "happier," at least earlier times, shows the pair working on a project together in a tight physical space talking about shared burdens and possible futures that we know are insurmountable on the one hand and doomed on the other. Affecting stuff, and it proves to be the central concern of When I Consume You after all the sound and fury burns off: It's your siblings who know what you've been through; and maybe it's your siblings who, for as much as they're responsible for you holding on to your demons, will help you get past them, too...When I Consume You has weight and import. It's a strong, noble work from a team I'm excited to see more of." - Walter Chaw, FILM FREAK CENTRAL

“The cast is phenomenal, Libby Ewing and Evan Dumouchel have incredible chemistry here portraying brother and sister. The rawness and subtlety of their performances anchor the more fantastical elements of the narrative and earn every laugh, tear, or blood spill. The two actors went for broke, and their efforts come across with every frame.” - K.B. O'Neil, SCARYNERD

“The surgically skillful way in which Perry Blackshear transcribes grounded fears into film form is currently unmatched in auteur indie cinema.” - Ian Sedensky, CULTURE CRYPT

“A compelling, mature piece of work which uses its horror elements to explore a much wider reaching social malaise.“ - Jennie Kermode, EYE FOR FILM

“…a poetic horror movie that has just as much strength in the supernatural side as it does in its heady drama.” - Vanessa S., MOTHER OF MOVIES

“When I Consume You is complex and compelling, blending elements of horror, fantasy, drama, and thriller to produce an atmospheric and haunting story that really stays with the viewer after watching.” - Kat Hughes, THE HOLLYWOOD NEWS

“The more I attempt to describe it, the more insane it sounds, but trust me, Perry Blackshear makes it work in spades.” - Carlos Ovalle, BUT WHY THO

“The film is disquieting, throwing you off-kilter even once you believe you’ve got the hang of things. Unexpected in intriguing ways...I’ll definitely be thinking of it for a long while after.” - Jay, ASSHOLES WATCHING MOVIES

“WHEN I CONSUME YOU is fresh, balanced, and harmonious, reflecting the team members’ individual talents and their shared vision. It’s wacky, creepy, different, and sincere.” Mallory Moore, ELEMENTS OF MADNESS

“Ewing and Dumouchel ensure that every emotional beat feels honest and the entire film breezes by, as it is startlingly original and unique.” -Bobby LePire, FILM THREAT

“The siblings are played by Libby Ewing and Evan Dumouchel. Not only are their individual performances superb, but their chemistry together is magical. It truly feels like you’re watching siblings desperate to save each other. Another memorable performance comes from MacLeod Andrews, who is able to change his on-screen persona at the drop of a hat.” - Molly Henery, THE BLOGGING BANSHEE

“Writer/Director Perry Blackshear has quickly become an articulate and powerful filmmaker within the horror genre.” - A. W. Kautzer, THE MOVIE ISLE

“It's masterful and thought-provoking, and an incredible example of what can be done with little --- though Blackshear deserves much more.” - Michele "Izzy" Galgana, SCREEN ANARCHY

“The final third is when things really ramp up. Everything comes together, there’s surprises, there’s more action and everything you hoped to happen, happens. Blackshear clearly knows how to end a movie.” - Alain Elliott, NERDLY

“Beautiful, affecting but with plenty of scares and horror trappings, When I Consume You is a wonderful example of how powerful horror can be, especially when it is ultimately a story of hope.” - SCARED SHEEPLESS

“Perry Blackshear's excellent WHEN I CONSUME YOU more than lives up to his debut (THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE), and delivers deep melancholy, grief and hard-won love within its supernatural tale. Superbly acted, too. Hugely recommended!” - Pope, WHITLOCK & POPE

“…surprisingly engaging middle ground between a bleak family focused neo noir and updated folklore…” - G.G. Graham, WICKED HORROR

“There are few directors out there making horror as personal and moving as Perry Blackshear.“ - Matt Konopka, KILLER HORROR CRITIC

“When I Consume You is the sort of horror film that will stick with you. Not for the moments of gore and violence (although they are memorable), but for the tender story told here underneath the nightmare Wilson is trying to get away from. There is a balance between realism and fantasy that writer/director Perry Blackshear excels in; working with a barebones cast and crew in Brooklyn, there’s an intimacy and emotionality that is often missing from large productions. When I Consume You feels special; like the kind of film that doesn’t come around often.” - Juli Cabot, AIPT COMICS