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Mama (2013)
They tried to supplement a poor plot with special effects...
There were some great visual effects in this movie. The movements of the girls was very well done. But that doesn't make a great story. A real solid plot makes a great story. There were so many areas that fell short. There was no character development of the psychiatrist. His character just wasn't believable. A scientist just immediately accepting a supernatural occurrence? That doesn't ring true without some more drama.
This overall plot was completely predictable as it has been done COUNTLESS times. A wrong was committed, there is some messed up supernatural stuff going on, the only way to stop them is to right the wrong. The details are almost identical to similar attempts.
There is one item that I thought was commendable. They broke a few rules for the formula which I thought made it a tiny bit better.
Nine Dead (2009)
Total letdown - does not deserve it's rating
What a complete waste of time. The movie starts as a clone of the Saw series, but with even worse acting. Melissa Joan Hart is absolutely horrible. The ending is ridiculous and the story contains no twists, not plot surprises and just a plain bad ending. I liked some of the characters and I was hoping for everything to be tied together at the end. It just doesn't happen. It's a total "Wrestler" ending with none of the good acting. I can't believe I spent the time watching this. It's not "fun" as some people put it. A guy in a mask kidnaps people who are connected and forces them to figure it out. The connection is a stretch and he should have shot the main actress first.