The Shrine has a very intriguing story, with some great twists, but the acting in this movie was less than decent. 5/10
The story of The Shrine is not completely new, but it was different from most recent horror movies. The plot can be predictable here and there, but overall it is very refreshing and will keep you exciting for whats coming next.
Unfortunately this movie really proved that bad acting can ruin a good movie experience. I believe that with a few tweaks and a complete recasting this movie could have been amazing, but quite frankly it felt like Aaron Ashmore was the only actor in this movie who managed to deliver a half believable performance. Most of the dialog was stale and generally just felt like they were rehearsing their lines for the first time.
On another note, the pace of this movie was very satisfying throughout most of it. the beginning felt pretty slow, but honestly it would not have been a problem if the main characters had been more likable and properly portrayed. As we head further into the movie, the pace quickly speeds up, and with the unsubtitled polish dialog, it can be easy to miss something. This is not such a bad thing in my opinion, as it is a long story with several twist that requires a thoroughly fast pace to be shown in the time of a single film.
Why should you watch this movie? If you have had enough of the usual paranormal activity-like horror movies that has been released the last couple of years, i promise you this will be a refreshing experience. The story is imaginative, and somewhat unpredictable, you are kept unaware of who the actual hostile entity is until the very end. All in all the story of this movie really impressed me, this story will make you remember this movie far longer than you will remember most recent cheesy horror movies. However a warning is due. If good acting is important to you, this movie might be painful to watch.
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