Art house-style horror films are so extremely common with student filmmakers these days (to the point of being passé), but I have to be honest: even though I'm not a film student, I know I could do better.
Having been a long time fan of all things horror, I didn't find this film short scary or creepy because I've seen too many of its elements many times before. The flashing imagery? The weird noises? The wooded location? To me, it felt like a clichéd mixture of The Ring, Silent Hill, and The Blair Witch Project.
To the director, I have this to say: Don't over-hype the movie, you only come off as pompous. This had a well-presented atmosphere and some interesting imagery, but that's about it. You definitely have talent, don't waste it on what 90% of students typically do.
My critique: Decent attempt, but nothing special or original.
Having been a long time fan of all things horror, I didn't find this film short scary or creepy because I've seen too many of its elements many times before. The flashing imagery? The weird noises? The wooded location? To me, it felt like a clichéd mixture of The Ring, Silent Hill, and The Blair Witch Project.
To the director, I have this to say: Don't over-hype the movie, you only come off as pompous. This had a well-presented atmosphere and some interesting imagery, but that's about it. You definitely have talent, don't waste it on what 90% of students typically do.
My critique: Decent attempt, but nothing special or original.
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