★ 9 / 10
One of the more unique horror films I've
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One of the more unique horror films I've seen in a while. Strange and trippy, yet a thoroughly enjoyable ride.
One of the more unique horror films I've seen in a while. Strange and trippy, yet a thoroughly enjoyable ride.
★ 5 / 10
Great effort, Nice cinematography, but unfortunately the story doesn't have enough substance to carry the movie or engage the audience...
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At first, I got a really strong 'Phantasm' vibe in the style and camerawork, which is a good thing. I really loved the beautiful cinematography, it was truly…
At first, I got a really strong 'Phantasm' vibe in the style and camerawork, which is a good thing. I really loved the beautiful cinematography, it was truly stunning.I see now that the fellow involved specializes in makeup and toy designs. That makes total sense because the creature designs are quite good!I also really liked the somewhat Dreamy, Phantasm-like atmosphere where it had that low budget (like early Raimi) feel which also can be a good thing.I do like how throughout the first act there really isn't very much dialog and you get most of the feeling and mood from the visuals, which again are quite well done.Very nice photography, really dug the Bava-esque Red/Blue lighting, it looked really sharp.However, what suffers here is the narrative, or what there is of it. Sadly, the story is not very cohesive and is somewhat disjointed. Now, don't get me wrong, I do love well made films that have a dreamy, non necessarily linear storyline. If... and very importantly, If it is done well and the direction and script are strong enough to carry it. Unfortunately, in this case I didn't really feel that that was done in an effective way. It's like we went from cool looking set pieces, and sharp looking creatures, to others, but without a very compelling narrative tying them together or really engaging us in a strong enough story.Shame too, because the visuals and camerawork are excellent, and there is some talent in the mood and atmosphere, but a Much stronger script and story are very badly needed here.I gave it a '5' for the sharp visuals and nice atmosphere. But, sadly, there wasn't enough storytelling substance to carry the film.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Just a note as to how I do my reviews... I usually don't repeat the basic plot since almost everyone else does that. And, you can get the synopsis from a bunch of other places. To me that is just a waste of your time, and I feel honestly doesn't really tell you anything that helpful. So, what I concentrate on in my reviews is hopefully putting across whether I think it is a Good film, or if I think that it is an Entertaining movie and what I feel it's strengths and weaknesses are in the way it is made.That way, Hopefully it will be of more benefit and actual be of some help to others as to whether I feel the movie is worth watching (and also perhaps what 'Type' of film it is and what type of people may enjoy it)My Particular Way of Rating:5 - Flawed, but perhaps with a little entertainment value here and there for some.6. A decently passable story maybe worth a watch.7. A solid film, well made, effective, and entertaining.And, obviously, you can probably figure out what above and below these would mean... : )
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Trailer looks decent. I'll give it a watch tomorrow.