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The Flock (2022)
Wow, what a waste of a good idea and my time.
I love found footage movies. My favorite genre by far when done right. Ive seen them all, literally. I was excited for the idea behind this one, but the execution was underwhelming to say the least. The effects were done well enough, and the plot was original enough to not feel like a re-tread. Unfortunately, the acting and dialogue killed it. Acting isn't necessary to pull off a movie of this type. In fact, it can add to the realism of the experience. But actors who pause and seem to have to recall every single line or deliver them in a monotone way with zero emotion, completely ruins the feel just as equally. If the dialogue comes across as if it were written by a child, it even further ruins the experience and the viewer's immersion. Having both a bad script being delivered by bad "actors" who sound like they just woke up when they should be startled or excited, or whatever the case may be, is completely unbearable. Great idea here, with decent enough effects, but everything else just falls flat on its face. Ive seen far worse with much less initial potential and that is what makes this one so hard to swallow. Unfortunately, the end product here is better off being skipped entirely.
Survive the Hollow Shoals (2018)
INTENSE as they get!!!
Rated 9/10, not for production value, intricate story line, or Oscar worthy acting. This movie is intended to do one thing and do it well. It is intense, creepy, and scary as they come. There are plenty of big-budget Hollywood produced movies for those looking for that overrated nonsense. Most often they underdeliver on the one thing you are there to see or feel....horror and dread. This delivers with a bang and does it with virtually zero budget. If thats what your looking for, this is a solid 9. This is one case you cant believe the one review at 1/10 stars saying the other reviews are fake. I wonder if he/she even watched the movie or was more likely covering his/her eyes when claiming to "see nothing with no explanation as to what was happening"!?!? Not saying its the best movie ever. Not saying its the most original. In fact it reminded me a lot of the original Blair Witch(better/scarier in my opinion). Just saying, it does what it is intended to do, and does it very, very well. Just think, the intense dread/uneasiness you feel during some scenes of Insidious. Its like that, only for a longer duration. If thats what you crave from a horror flick then give it a go in a dark room, alone and with the sound cranked. This one will NOT disappoint. Don't watch the trailer, the less you see before the better. Enjoy it for what it is. Then come back here and write an honest review for what a horror movie should ultimately achieve.
**This one is not for the kiddos either, unless you want to follow them or be followed by them everywhere in the house for "protection" for a few days lol .....you'll thank me later.