Review of Skew

Skew (2011)
7/10
'Stop filming me' (repeat about 50 times)....
2 July 2012
Warning: Spoilers
When Simon, Richard, and Eva head out on an eagerly anticipated road trip, Simon brings along a video camera to record their journey.

What starts out as an adventure slowly becomes a descent into the ominous as unexplained events threaten to disrupt the three close friends.

Each one of them must struggle with personal demons and paranoia as friendships are tested and realities are revealed And recorded......

First off, this isn't a found footage movie. If the viewer takes careful consideration into the movie, the footage was never lost.

Other than that, this is a remarkable entry into the horror/paranormal genre.

For a film that appears to be made on a tight budget, it's very well done. it's running time is to it's credit, as we do not have to wait an age for the scares to emerge, unlike other movies like this such as parasnoremal inactivity.

But what this film has to offer, is that it doesn't offer the ending on a plate to the viewer, it's a film that you really have to think about after seeing it, and even do a little research on it, like I did myself.

It's a very hard to find movie though, I was lucky enough to find it on the horror channel the other night, and i'm glad I did.

The film has some genuine scares during it's running time, particularly the running in the field scene.

The main protagonists though are very annoying at times, and really grate, and it does take the edge off the film a little.

But for something to come out of nowhere like this, to shock, and to make you think, it's well worth seeing, and i'm looking forward to seeing what the director has to offer next.
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