Deadstream

To tell you the truth, I don't know what to make of this whole facade! On one hand, I was pretty amused by the comedic punchlines as well as their clever use of horror-specific elements but on the other hand, the constant tonal shifts put me out of the experience not once but multiple times!

I didn't take a look at any of the trailers, I went in completely blind and this is probably the first time I happen to regret my choice. I am certain, anyone who had seen the promos had gone in expecting a horror parody, and there was me, who anticipated something absolutely on the opposite spectrum!

Now, I do not loathe it (although I do despise the lead protagonist who caused me a ton of headaches & annoyance); but I couldn't care for it either. I have mixed feelings, in the truest sense of the word!

I was genuinely scared and felt great to be at my own house, on my own bed and inside the blanket. What I just said is true. It was my experience with first half of the movie. It reminded me of "Granny" that I used to play on my phone (locks and puzzles are meh but still). There is a good chunk of mystery wasted by the childish second half. The streamer wasn't funny at all. There was no need of comedy in it, in my opinion. It may sound fake to some of you guys but this movie is comparable to the original Evil Dead movies and miles better than the disastrous remakes. Make-up, timing and location were close enough to Evil Dead. These three things are very important for a horror movie, and Deadstream... just passed. It was engaging with me. I did not like one thing about the haunted house; Graffiti. People just don't leave the wall alone. I wish the makers were serious about this project and cut out some of the unnecessary comedies, because the second half was not up to the standard. I like good found footages, paranormal investigations and honest make-up efforts; because of these elements, I'm rating it high.

This movie.... was SO not what I expected! But, man, am I glad I stumbled upon it!

There's a lot of comparisons to Evil Dead, and though it is completely different, I get it! This (in my mind) is an instant classic! All of the cons are pros (if that makes sense).

It was funny. It was witty. It was very clever. And STILL was able to produce some good scares! Its runtime is short and to the point (not that I have a problem with lengthy movies).

Especially after watching the director's short in one of the more recent V/H/S movies, I get the sense of what kind of style he does. And I'm so down for whatever he brings to the table.

This will be a yearly watch every October for sure! Or anytime, really! I highly recommend watching this. Even if it doesn't produce the same reaction for someone else that I got, there's bound to be something of value to everyone!

How long I had to wait for this Movie until it finally came out in Germany. And today was the Day I was finally allowed to see him and I have to say I wasn't Disappointed! The Movie kept me Entertained until the End... There were a few Funny moments and a few Scary moments too. I think the Movie brings a bit of Freshness to the Found-Footage Horror. Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter have delivered a good directing performance that is impressive. I'm trying to shoot a little short horror found footage in my free time and I can only say you can only learn from these two. I really liked Joseph Winter's funny acting, although I think some people might find it a bit annoying. Last but not least, a big Compliment to the Make-Up Team! It looked so Trashy disgustingly good that you can call it Art.

Very surprised at the relatively low score this has, as I thought this was fantastic. Inspired and original.

As a horror veteran I was genuinely terrified at times, like painfully so.

Joseph Winter played the part perfectly, he deserves tremendous credit for what he's put together here.

Despite being very scary, the movie manages to be very funny too (the livestream comment section being a particular highlight) - which is a difficult balance, but it pulls it off. Jumping between absolute horror and slapstick remarkably.

Melanie Stone puts in a superb performance too.

Highly recommended...