Murder Camp

The beginning is so familiar than you hope a good change of story .

And, indeed, it works, reminding in some measure, a sort of Waiting for Godot. Nice dialogue, fair acting.

But the young woman appears and the direction seems just changed.

You accept this - it is not a so bad idea and the dark humor is the reasonable solution for what you expect.

Unfortunately, the end is just the slasher for this short film with just nice potential, not bad dark comedy. And the only remind remains the dialogue between the old friends, their curse and the too easy- supperficial end of a film looking for a different answer to a so old theme, obvious dusty one, of horror.

So, nice try.

Interesting twist. Well done. I thought the acting was spot on. I love the combination of comedy and horror. Especially when you pair comedy with the typical slasher expectations. However, I did not expect the outcome. Every horror fan knows the unwritten rules in a slasher. This short took those rules and mashed them up with a real life crisis. Perhaps what a vengeful serial killer might experience during a midlife crisis. And what emerges is something new. A different kind of end and a new beginning at the same time. Leaving room for another short or dare I say, a full length comedy horror murder camp.

Definitely big on comedy and somewhat light on horror. An almost would be Slasher film takes a short cut in the 15 minute short.

I really enjoyed the crisp clean takes for the editing was done very well. The darkness of the night always makes for a great horror/horror comedy in this case.

The acting was great word for word and it all fit right into 15 minutes.

I will always love the Cabin in the Woods style of filming. It really gives it a creep factor feel to it so you may be somewhat aware of what may happen, which is the anticipation.

I think that they could have really put a jump scare in there to spice it up a bit.

I enjoyed the originality of this film. It started off like a well-known slasher, but it took a turn that I was not expecting. The actors did a great job bouncing off of each other which made the dialogue enjoyable. I found myself constantly laughing at their exchanges.

Olivia Holguin, who played Becky, gave a great performance and she did a great job bouncing off of Will Harris and Jeremy Radin.

Just like any film, there is room for improvement, but this was an enjoyable watch. If you have 15 minutes to spare, I highly recommend this short film. The original story and the chemistry between the actors makes this a solid film.

This film presents a promising concept, blending elements of the slasher genre with a dose of goofy comedy, a combination that holds potential appeal, especially for fans of the former. However, it struggles to fully deliver on both fronts, leaving me somewhat underwhelmed. The performances from the cast are commendable, showcasing their dedication to the project, but unfortunately, the script and cinematography fail to evoke a significant impact.

While the film doesn't fall into the category of overtly bad cinema, it leaves room for improvement, and I appreciate the effort involved in its creation. The central issue seems to be a lack of clarity in defining the film's identity and intent. Additionally, the incorporation of political commentary, while a understandable endeavor, should ideally be built upon a solid foundation of storytelling and execution. In the end, this film hints at promise but falls short of fully realizing its potential.

Rating: 4/10.