darrenwalker80 Reviews

Paranormal Activity (2007)

Lack Of Activity

[3/10 · 30 March 2010]

This film had the right vibe, Good use of low grade camera, some simple but clever effects, but ultimately once that gag has been done (mostly warn out in the trailer) you have very little left to watch. Boring.

Also, with regard to the Trailer. When you have to start cutting in audience reactions to show how scary it is... You have a problem!

I think the low budget look horror may have had its day. At least for a while. Europe has some great offerings shot well that look undoubtedly more expensive (than were) and cinematic. With dynamic story's, effects and acting. Paranormal Activity dose not.

The US and UK for that matter need to pay more attention to what France, Spain, Sweden etc are putting out as Horror.

The Reeds (2010)

Is there any Reeds?

[6/10 · 30 March 2010]

As usual some of these reviews seem placed by people attached to the project! There's a lot of Love or Hate hmmmm. This is often the case with these lower budget films but...

For what its worth, this is a solidly performed low budget horror with a less than solid conclusion. The journey is fun to watch and compelling although the cinematography is slightley dated.

For high-end scares / gore / violence (those things you expect from indie horror) you may find this lacking. But then so are most big budget Hollywood offerings.

If you like the genre, this is far from the worst flick out there. Worth a spin. ******