Lore

I knew this wasn't going to be the best of horror films when I chose to watch it. When Richard Brake took the screen, I was happy. I just wish there was more of him.

There was actual humor and Easter Eggs, which I appreciated. The special/make up effects were good in some places and really lacking in others.

I am already looking forward to Lore II if the movie poster was any indication of future plans!

The acting was pretty good. I do not have high standards after a handful of flicks I have watched; characters were believable.

When it comes to anthologies, like Tales From the Crypt, I am a fan. Any monotony is broken up by the change of theme. The writers did a good job of making each tale very different from one another.

Needs more Richard Brake. His talent adds genuine creepiness that you can't just learn. His role in the movie was appropriate and done well!

I gave this movie a 6/10

Note: The dancer's teeth were too perfect.

I'm not a film critic in the sense I go one endlessly about this and that regarding a film examining the minutiae of script dialogue and casting. I just ask myself did I enjoy it or didnt I. I have to say that I did enjoy it. It's been done before to some degree but the UK setting always make anything supernatural better in my opinion and yhe characters were likable enough. The acting was good and the stories just the right length and different so as to keep you watching. Shame they did not have more money to throw at the special effects. I have seen much worse from Hollywood have a better budgeting but to some degreethat is what gives this film its charm. The twist at the end was unexpected and for a cold rainy day when there is nothing else on TV this was a nice horror to watch in warmth of your home. I'm definitely looking forward to Lore II if they make one. It was a bit of a jewel in the Amazon video dross of low budget films. Get yourself a beer, wine or a cuppa with some snacks and enjoy.

I wasn't expecting a lot out of this since most anthologies I've seen are a mixed bag of good & bad short stories. The setup was good & the stories around the campfire gave me 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' vibes.

I've never seen Richard Brake before, but his performance was great. His few lines were well spoken & his facial expressions really gave him the proper creep factor. I wish he'd had a bigger role.

The other actors did fine. They were able to make their roles as friends gone camping believable.

The stories told were ok to pretty good. My favorite is the movie theater one. That one had the best acting & best antagonist in my opinion.

The frame story leaves much to be desired. The synopsis is misleading since the consequences are vaguely shown in a blink & you'll miss it scene & whatever happened to the story tellers is left to your imagination.

SCORE: Frame Story - 4 Tales - 6 Overall - 5 Recommend - Watch on Tubi if you're interested. If you miss it being free I suggest a cheap rental, like $2 max.

Top clash anthology from some great up and coming British filmmakers.

Bookmarked by the excellent Richard Brake, that menacing smile works perfectly, we could have a new Crypt Keeper on our hands. There's certainly plenty of room to develop from this well paced hour and a half.

Four completely different stories, some better than others but not a dud one in the bunch. The first two being pretty dark and the second two much more lighthearted.

The time flew by, I'm off to research the directors, can't wait to see more of their work.

This movie should tick horror fans boxes, I really hope it finds an audience.

Watched at Dead and SudBuried 2023.

A group of friends camp out and tell scary stories. A guy meets with two thugs whom he owes money to, and a monster shows up. A mother and son move into a new home and are haunted by an ethereal woman. A guy signs up to wife swap but ends up in a cult ritual. A masked killer shows up at a movie theatre.

It's low budget, but well-acted, shot, and scored, with some effective scares and practical FX. The stories are a tad predictable and there was a pair of annoying non-resolutions. The final story has some inside-jokes for movie buffs.

It's worth a go for horror fans, but there's nothing especially remarkable about it.