I got the opportunity to see this film at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and what can I say, it was no where short of fantastic. Now personally, I am not a fan of horror films. I don't like the anticipation of knowing that something ridiculously dreadful is about to happen. However, this film is different. The plot line is original and refreshing. The location is both eerie and homey at the same time. The almost "found footage" feel gives this film its sense of independence and I really enjoyed the way it was edited together. The entire film is shown as brothers Louis and Will document their first film. This consists of shots from both reality and their feature film. The two layers of footage are so unique that it compels you to take a moment and decide whether you are watching the video diary or footage from the film they were there to make. It is crazy to see these two aspiring filmmakers so dedicated to their work that it eventually tears them apart. Morris, the lead actor in their first film, is so incredibly bone-chilling. I mean he really knows how to play a creepy dude. While there are those predicable horror movie moments, the end left me speechless. I was really blown away by this film. A job well done and a well-deserved win to Tyler Schnabel, Sam Hanover, David Lee Hess, and all of those involved in this wonderfully frightening film.
Review of Frazier Park Recut
