This movie could have been excellent, but it was really just a missed opportunity that made me angry. The biggest complaint I have is the utter lack of believably, which I can only suspend to a point. The fact that this was completely inaccurate in so many important areas just makes it unable to scare you or keep you invested. It's even more upsetting because of the potential that was there.
Reviews
12 Reviews
Observance
(I) (2015)
Pretty but Shallow
1 August 2018
This movie is beautiful, and there are a lot of cool 'gross-out' moments. The way it is shot actually made me feel uncomfortable while I was watching it. Unfortunately, the lack of any kind of story or plot kills the film. It's fun to look at it, but so disappointing that there isn't more.
Haunted Changi
(2010)
Watch at your own risk
14 July 2018
So, this movie has some potential with its story, and the acting is all pretty decent as well. However, the shaky cam and strobe effects in this film made me feel incredibly ill. I watch a lot of found footage, and this was the worst shaky cam I've seen. It makes it pretty much unwatchable, and really hard to keep your eyes on what is happening.
Mercy
(IV) (2016)
Not that bad.
14 June 2018
I'm surprised at all the one star reviews - it is definitely not nearly that bad.
I thought this was a good thriller, and I loved the 'twist'. I really enjoyed the conclusion. It was a little hard to follow at times, and I could have done without the short start, re-do, and ending format. However, I don't feel like that ruined the movie.
I would recommend giving it a try - it's not perfect, but it's also not the worst movie ever as many reviews would have you believe.
I thought this was a good thriller, and I loved the 'twist'. I really enjoyed the conclusion. It was a little hard to follow at times, and I could have done without the short start, re-do, and ending format. However, I don't feel like that ruined the movie.
I would recommend giving it a try - it's not perfect, but it's also not the worst movie ever as many reviews would have you believe.
Cube
(1997)
Surprised at the high rating...
31 May 2018
I'm honestly really surprised by the high rating here. I may be more disappointed due to the hype surrounding this film, but I was really shocked with how awful this was. The concept is certainly interesting, but it is executed terribly, even considering when the movie was made. The acting is the first issue - in many instances, it's just bad. Dialogue is cheesy and unrealistic. And finally, the plot has no semblance of resolution, and there's not even detail enough provided for the viewer to make their own interesting interpretations. Overall, just a really mediocre film undeserving of all these 10/10 ratings.
The Innocents
(2015)
Let Down at the End
19 March 2018
This movie is very intriguing, and also very long at almost two hours. The drama that unfolds from the beginning is very well done, and the actors involved do an excellent job for the most part. There is a lot of tension, and give the nature of this film, a lot of moral questions raised .
Unfortunately, it goes on far too long with little to no payoff. The story fails to be cohesive, and characters fail to stay in their role. Most disappointing, the ending explains nothing and gives no sense of closure. After watching the film for so long, it really just made me go into the credits feeling super annoyed.
Unfortunately, it goes on far too long with little to no payoff. The story fails to be cohesive, and characters fail to stay in their role. Most disappointing, the ending explains nothing and gives no sense of closure. After watching the film for so long, it really just made me go into the credits feeling super annoyed.
Ravenous
(2017)
Swing and a Miss
11 March 2018
I really wanted to like this. I was highly anticipating it, and it looked absolutely awesome. Unfortunately, while the score is very appropriate and the cinematography is beautiful, there's no other reason to watch this. There's no plot. No character development. There no reasoning for anything they do or for what happens. There is a lot of silence, standing around, and making bad choices, though.
Honestly, a huge disappointment for me.
Honestly, a huge disappointment for me.
Population Zero
(2016)
Actually Quite Good
10 December 2017
I went into this movie knowing nothing about it, really. It was on Hulu, and I figured it was going to be your standard found-footage horror schlock. I was mistaken! This is actually less 'horror' and very much more 'crime drama'. You will find yourself invested in the characters and the story, and there is no gore, monsters, aliens, etc. to be found. The film is very much about the characters and the crime.
One of the best things about this film is how it was shot and put together. Although I knew it was fiction, it seems very real, like a true documentary. The actors do a great job too. However, it's the mystery that will really reel you in and keep you captivated.
Definitely worth a watch!
One of the best things about this film is how it was shot and put together. Although I knew it was fiction, it seems very real, like a true documentary. The actors do a great job too. However, it's the mystery that will really reel you in and keep you captivated.
Definitely worth a watch!
Barbarous Mexico
(2014)
Not good.
26 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I love anthologies, but this one is just awful. A few shorts are okay, but nothing really blew me away. Of course, some of the shorts are so terrible that I contemplated turning the whole thing off. Spoilers below.
The worst of the bunch, for me, is ""La Cosa mas Preciada/The Most Precious Thing". It's cheesy, stupid, and worst of all has some weird crap nobody wants to see in a so-called rated 'R' film. Don't watch this anthology with your parents, children (no matter what age), or really anyone, honestly. This particular short literally has close- up shots of "aluxes" (troll/imp/whatever) penis. Yes, really. The whole short was cliché, couldn't pick a genre, and just left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
My favorite short was "Jaral de Berrios". The cinematography here was really gorgeous, and there were some neat effects. However, it was so short that it didn't really explain anything or go into enough detail to make a big impact on the viewer.
Overall, this anthology is really weak, and I can't recommend it. Give it a pass in favor of better options.
The worst of the bunch, for me, is ""La Cosa mas Preciada/The Most Precious Thing". It's cheesy, stupid, and worst of all has some weird crap nobody wants to see in a so-called rated 'R' film. Don't watch this anthology with your parents, children (no matter what age), or really anyone, honestly. This particular short literally has close- up shots of "aluxes" (troll/imp/whatever) penis. Yes, really. The whole short was cliché, couldn't pick a genre, and just left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
My favorite short was "Jaral de Berrios". The cinematography here was really gorgeous, and there were some neat effects. However, it was so short that it didn't really explain anything or go into enough detail to make a big impact on the viewer.
Overall, this anthology is really weak, and I can't recommend it. Give it a pass in favor of better options.
Knock Knock
(I) (2015)
Terrible, Unbelievable Garbage
12 September 2017
I pretty much never leave a review for a movie.
I also pretty much never stop a movie or book before I finish it.
This movie was so bad that both happened. It's complete trash. The characters are unbelievable, the situation is absurd, and the acting leaves a lot to be desired. It's incredibly slow and there's basically no story or reason to be invested.
Avoid.
I also pretty much never stop a movie or book before I finish it.
This movie was so bad that both happened. It's complete trash. The characters are unbelievable, the situation is absurd, and the acting leaves a lot to be desired. It's incredibly slow and there's basically no story or reason to be invested.
Avoid.
Population 436
(2006 Video)
Just no.
3 February 2017
This movie has tons of good reviews...honestly I'm shocked. I'm guessing maybe some people who worked on the movie and Fred Durst's mom came by.
This was really bad. I knew within the first three minutes that the acting was utter garbage, and it never got any better. Seriously, no one is believable. It's awful.
The story is cool, but it's been done before and you know what's going to happen from the very beginning. There's not really any suspense. Honestly, the way it was handled makes it somehow worse because it does have a cool premise that is ruined.
At any rate, there's a reason this was straight to video...avoid!
This was really bad. I knew within the first three minutes that the acting was utter garbage, and it never got any better. Seriously, no one is believable. It's awful.
The story is cool, but it's been done before and you know what's going to happen from the very beginning. There's not really any suspense. Honestly, the way it was handled makes it somehow worse because it does have a cool premise that is ruined.
At any rate, there's a reason this was straight to video...avoid!
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