Dungeon

Very very very awesome. One of my 2023 favorites. I watched the trailer and didn't have high hopes for it. The trailer does not do the film any justice. My wife and I started watching it and was instantly hooked. If i had to describe Dungeon I would say it's like a tightly woven bit of fabric, with the threads looping in and out, every which way. I absolutely LOVED the thriller twist at the end! I'm still thinking through the layers of it all and will DEFINITELY watch it again now knowing how it ends. I highly recommend this to all mystery, thriller fans that are into well structured films like this.

At first, I wondered why the film was only 65 minutes, then I saw that it was an indie film, so I naturally assumed it would be just okay at best. I then started watching it and was impressed by the performances, especially by the lead, Andy Bowles, himself. While watching the movie. I looked Andy up online and saw his YouTube page. I've never heard of him before, but was impressed by all his YouTube videos and continued watching the movie. His performances while trapped in the dungeon were amazing and very realistic. I would say that all of the performances were anywhere from good to great. Maybe the only thing I didn't like was the high pitched buzzing sound at 46:28, but I understand why it was included.

The movie was well-shot, well-acted, and very entertaining. It was more like a play than a movie. I like the realism of the storyline. The barber was hilarious! Kate was AWESOME. I was very happy I watched this as it restored my faith in indie movies. Perhaps the weakest actor was Detective Marsh who didn't seem like she was into the story as much as the others. James should've looked a lot more disheveled (and smelly) than he did, since was in the same room for a while. Looking forward to Dungeon 2!

I wasn't entirely certain about what to anticipate. This movie had remained relatively obscure in my awareness, but upon discovering its inclusion in Tubi's list of top films, my curiosity was instantly piqued, compelling me to delve into its storyline. As it turns out, this film is an engaging thriller. Crafted within the heart of Hoboken, New Jersey, it offers both the thrill of suspense and the enjoyment of an award-winning creation. The iconic cityscape of Hoboken serves as a backdrop, enhancing the viewing experience.

Commencing with a sense of lightness, the movie soon takes an unexpected twist. The narrative unravels with numerous unforeseen intricacies, which pleasantly caught me off guard. The alternating rhythm between moments of tension and moments of levity, skillfully interwoven, contributed to my overall appreciation. The consistent back-and-forth structure kept me engaged, as it presented an array of eerie sequences and lighter interludes. Throughout the film, I found myself consistently engrossed, my mind challenged to predict the unfolding events. It's a must watch from me.

I know this was low budget and they tried their hardest to put together a good film, but it was just not very good. The sound quality was subpar, the acting was subpar, the editing was way subpar and it just reminded me of a student film.

The storyline was okay but feel like it's been done before. I hate to say it but I don't see how this is anything better than a 2 star movie and the only way people are giving it 9 or 10 stars is if they either worked on the movie or had some connection to the movie. Just a waste of an hour in my opinion for something marketed as an award winning film. If they spend more than $5k on this film, it was a bust.

Is this a fully formed horror movie with believable actors, effective cinematography and a plot that makes any sense whatsoever? Absolutely not!

What it is, is an am-dram horror spoof (deliberate or not) with the production values of a film like the 'The Disaster Artist'.

Entertaining enough for 65 minutes, but not remotely what the scores and the synopsis suggest you're going to get.

Be aware what to expect and you may be mildly entertained by a vaguely entertaining melange of ideas, clumsily put together and acted in (if I'm being kind) a naturalistic style. Even, if it leaves you baffled at the end.

If not, you're likely it be mightily disappointed by a film that does not meet its brief or match the scores its currently achieving...