I enjoyed some of Antisocial Behaviour, but unfortunately it couldn't get past the flaws holding it back.
The story- I found it a unique spin on something we've seen many times before. The effects during some of the "vomiting" sequences were enjoyable. I don't think they were particularly amazing, though they aren't bad either, and it helps lend something to the movie instead of taking away, as bad effects can often do. The cinematography was all right. I can't call it perfect, but for a smaller film it was better than a lot of what's out there.
What really did the movie in for me was the acting. The actors were not the worst I've seen. Some of the scenes just felt way too hammy. The script could have played out a lot better with some more experienced actors, but for what I assume to be an independent picture it came across better than some. The lead actor tried his best, and there were times when he did a decent job, it's just hard to really get into certain stories when they're highly based around one single performance and the person performing can't quite hit all the notes. I don't like rag on actors too hard, sometimes you're damned if you do and damned if you don't in their case, but unfortunately you can't ignore certain things while watching a film. Horror films suffer from terrible acting, there are plenty of films out there to prove that, so their success can often rely on the acting above all.
Antisocial Behaviour tried hard to be a nice little horror film. I give it a 6 out of 10. It wasn't horrible, nor was it one I'll probably watch again. I enjoyed some effects, and the story itself was interesting. It definitely isn't the same old tripe, but does not come across to be anything new or unique either. Perhaps if it had a bigger budget with some more experienced actors, et cetera, it may have turned out a more intriguing entry into the horror genre. Not overly recommended- though if you get the chance, check it out.
The story- I found it a unique spin on something we've seen many times before. The effects during some of the "vomiting" sequences were enjoyable. I don't think they were particularly amazing, though they aren't bad either, and it helps lend something to the movie instead of taking away, as bad effects can often do. The cinematography was all right. I can't call it perfect, but for a smaller film it was better than a lot of what's out there.
What really did the movie in for me was the acting. The actors were not the worst I've seen. Some of the scenes just felt way too hammy. The script could have played out a lot better with some more experienced actors, but for what I assume to be an independent picture it came across better than some. The lead actor tried his best, and there were times when he did a decent job, it's just hard to really get into certain stories when they're highly based around one single performance and the person performing can't quite hit all the notes. I don't like rag on actors too hard, sometimes you're damned if you do and damned if you don't in their case, but unfortunately you can't ignore certain things while watching a film. Horror films suffer from terrible acting, there are plenty of films out there to prove that, so their success can often rely on the acting above all.
Antisocial Behaviour tried hard to be a nice little horror film. I give it a 6 out of 10. It wasn't horrible, nor was it one I'll probably watch again. I enjoyed some effects, and the story itself was interesting. It definitely isn't the same old tripe, but does not come across to be anything new or unique either. Perhaps if it had a bigger budget with some more experienced actors, et cetera, it may have turned out a more intriguing entry into the horror genre. Not overly recommended- though if you get the chance, check it out.