Anything for Jackson (2020)

Director: Justin G. Dyck

Starring: Sheila McCarthy, Julian Richings, Konstantina Mantelos

A bereaved Satanist couple kidnap a pregnant woman so they can use an ancient spellbook to put their dead grandson’s spirit into her unborn child but end up summoning more than they bargained for.

Elderly couple, Henry and Audrey, kidnaps a pregnant woman, Becker. They plan to bring their deceased grandson, Jackson, back through her unborn baby. Henry is a doctor, and through back flashes it is revealed Becker was a patient of his, and that he selected her for their purpose.

Becker is handcuffed to a bed and taken care of by Audrey, who looks like an ordinary elderly, friendly lady. But Audrey and Henry are Satanists, who found an ancient book containing spells. They believe Becker can be used as a vessel for Jackson’s return, but they inadvertently conjure up more than they bargain for.

They are eventually assisted by Ian, from their church, who is skilled in demonic spells, but he wants to use the book for his own gain. As much as we want to hate Henry and Audrey for what they’re doing, one also can’t help but sympathize with them. Still, it was gratifying seeing their plan fall apart.

‘Anything for Jackson’ is subtle and reserved compared to other genre films. Although it is very effective, it felt the film was holding back on scares. It doesn’t feel like a mainstream movie and chances are I’m not going to remember this, even though I enjoyed it. Look out for America’s Got Talent contestant contortionist Troy James as a creepy ghost.

Would I watch it again? No.