The movie follows Jack, an immortal, cannibalistic loner who has developed a routine for his life to stay away from society to protect both himself and others. But when Jack's past comes back to rattle him and the outside world bangs on his door, he's thrust out of his comfort zone.
In addition to his large head, Rollins, actor, writer and former frontman for the punk band Black Flag, brings a fine deadpan manner to his performance in "He Never Died."
He Never Died has more than enough blood splattering and bone crushing to keep the avid horror fan entertained, but it also has a depth and a gauged inclusion of genuine humour that may draw horror sceptics to its cause.
"He Never Died" isn't as fleshed out as it could be, but what the film lacks in vivid supporting characters and rich plotting it gets back from Rollins, whose innate charisma carries the film.
A love interest and a surprise daughter offset Jack's brooding, while abundant comic book gore helps kill time, but there's little else to sustain this otherwise merely serviceable genre twister.
While He Never Died is hardly a comedy -- it's bloody and reflective, with a gloomy side that sometimes threatens to sink it -- these wry moments are central to its appeal.
Many times, the 'less is more' approach to storytelling can really enhance a film and such is the case with Jason Krawczyk's He Never Died- a minimalist look at the life of a cannibal who also has been bestowed with the gift of eternal life.
You don't need to know anything about Henry Rollins to appreciate his tongue-noticeably-in-cheek action hero performance in horror/superhero genre hybrid "He Never Died."
