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Friday, Oct 9, 2009

If you know me then you know that I'm not a huge fan of the horror genre. Very rarely do I ever like horror films, and only one film has ever "scared" or creeped me out and that was "Signs"….well that has changed, big time, and has been replaced with what I must say has to be one of the most impressive horror films I have ever seen.

I'll start out with this; the film is by far, by FAR the scariest film I have ever seen. It had my heart rushing, blood pumping and chills all over my body.

Okay, so what I thought was most impressive was the overall production of the film. The acting surprisingly was very good. I didn't expect much but the two leads were so great together, there relationship felt real and everything about what happens seemed very real. The dialogue and scripted help, it was so natural and I bet a lot must have been improvised. It also had enough humor to relax you, drawing you in more and more…which pays off big time. Some people don't like the handle held camera but it worked so well in this. It wasn't some super HD camera, it felt real, the angles felt real, and the editing was very well done.

The set up was great and the scares were perfect. It starts out slow with a few things going on. You get drawn into these two people's lives and eventually feel for them, mainly because you the viewer are freaked out and can only imagine how they feel.

I was so glad that there weren't any cheap scares. There were not any moments of things jumping out randomly which I was so happy about that. They used small things like sound and things moving and it was chilling to say the least.

As I sit here and write this review I'm honestly getting the chills thinking about it. By far one of the best theater experiences I have had in a long time.

Overall it more then impressed, this film exceeded my expectations. Personally it was the scariest films that I have ever seen and one of the best horror films ever. I really think I would say this is my new favorite horror film. Mainly because of the impression left on me. I mean god damn I'm impressed, they actually achieved the scares and chills, and it did to me what most horror films have failed to do. You can't image the overall praise I have for this film for doing what I think horror films should try to do. Most will not agree with my score, but imagine how impressed you would be if a film from a genre you hate actually impressed andamazed you, something so rare and effective must, in my opinion my praised highly…8.5/10

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Wow, holy butt ****. You loved it that much. Jeez. I really wasn't expecting you to like it that much. This really makes me all that much more excited to see it.

I plan to see it tomorrow. My mom wants to see it too. She loves horror, so the horror part shouldn't be a bother. But if I were to take her to see it, what exactly is it rated R for? Just language?
Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:44 pm PT
Now I'm excited to watch it.
Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:45 pm PT
@Nerd_Man- Yeah, not even I thought it would be so good, but like I said all this praise is mainly from just being completely impressed by what it acheives, fans of horror might not feel the same and it could go down as just anohter horror flick they like. I think the R rating is mainly just for language.
Posted Oct 9, 2009 11:49 pm PT
I'll probably end up watching this sometime, I know a few horror buffs.
Posted Oct 10, 2009 12:07 am PT
Well that confirms it, the film is indeed scary and I must watch it!
Posted Oct 10, 2009 12:35 am PT
Would I like it?! Whats it about btw?! I heard its scary!!!
Posted Oct 10, 2009 1:21 am PT
hmmm sounds interesting is the whole film shot in first persin cause if it is i might not see it or is it only some parts that are in first person
Posted Oct 10, 2009 2:43 am PT
Damn, you liked it?!



I have to see this thing. Up there for best film of the year?
Posted Oct 10, 2009 6:35 am PT
It seems like a Blair Witch Project. Not because the idea is similar but I feel all the scares will be worn off when it comes to DVD. I am going to watch it tonight. I hope relays more on characters than anything else.
Posted Oct 10, 2009 11:37 am PT
@Jazz_Fan- I actually think it would be very effect on DVD, I couldnt imagine sitting at home, alone at night watching this, any noise would freak ya out
Posted Oct 10, 2009 11:48 am PT
Glad I'm not the only one who got the pants scared off of them during this. I've never felt so physically affected by a horror movie...I was shaking. Scary, scary movie.
Posted Oct 10, 2009 1:53 pm PT
Fantastic! I cant wait to not see it until someone forces me to. Why? Because I know I will not be able to be on my own for a bit and I can't handle that.
Posted Oct 10, 2009 7:03 pm PT
I heard of it on TV but I didn't know it's that scary. Do I dare watch it?
Posted Oct 19, 2009 8:31 am PT
You've convinced me.
Posted Oct 24, 2009 8:37 pm PT
You should watch Alien Abduction Incident on Lake County if you haven't already. It's like a mix between Paranormal Activity and Signs. I enjoyed P.A but I felt it had more potential. The ending was ok (the original), I read about the theatrical ending and it seems a bit hollywood to me. Heck even the users of IMDB made up better endings.
Posted Oct 25, 2009 1:33 pm PT
My twin sister saw this movie and we have yet to disagree on the level of quality and horror a film has. And she said it was boring and not even close to being scary. My older sister saw it as well. (she gets nightmares from comercials for movies and the original War of the Worlds scared her) Even my older sister who can't handle a tiny bit of scary wasn't scared. But I can't speak for or against this movie as I have not seen it. I can't go to the movies because I have anxiety attacks sitting in the theater. So I will have to wait to judge for myself. Your review seems to be similar to a lot that I've seen but my sisters said it wasn't at all. Though I really want to see this movie.
Posted Nov 4, 2009 11:47 am PT
sweet jesus saw it the 2nd day it came out, still scared to this day. I hate being alone in my house cause my mom works at nights till like 3 in the morning. I hate it wen my dog starts looking as if something was there. And i hate how my room is downstairs.... that doesnt help at all, and that my house makes all sorts of noises. Im just afraid im gonna walk downstairs to see her standing there or something is gonna come flying at me. AGH! Great movie tho, so glad my gf came tho lol
Posted Nov 7, 2009 8:15 pm PT
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