Like the others, I've seen my share of found footage films. Despite the Netflix rating of 1 star, I gave the movie a whirl. It was not terrible. I don't mind subtitles, so that aspect of the movie did not bother me. High marks for setting and location, one of the key elements that pulled me in straight away. The acting was good for the most part and the pacing worked fairly well.
As for the negatives, the most common of all flaws 'why don't they leave' jumps out. The writers attempt to quell this by portraying the main dude as being so passionate about capturing proof of the spirit, but it doesn't fly. They get their proof early on, yet continue to tempt fate. No one, not even an entire professional crew would have stayed beyond the initial incidents. Also, I realize conflict is the secret ingredient, but to have the main guy accuse his buddy of trashing the place (as only an evil entity would), after having already witnessed multiple paranormal events, was ludicrous.
But enough of the negatives. All in all, a decent attempt at horror, some creepy camera captures ala 'Paranormal Incident', with a few twists.
As for the negatives, the most common of all flaws 'why don't they leave' jumps out. The writers attempt to quell this by portraying the main dude as being so passionate about capturing proof of the spirit, but it doesn't fly. They get their proof early on, yet continue to tempt fate. No one, not even an entire professional crew would have stayed beyond the initial incidents. Also, I realize conflict is the secret ingredient, but to have the main guy accuse his buddy of trashing the place (as only an evil entity would), after having already witnessed multiple paranormal events, was ludicrous.
But enough of the negatives. All in all, a decent attempt at horror, some creepy camera captures ala 'Paranormal Incident', with a few twists.