8 Found Dead

Of the 8 reviews until now, there are 4 with a raving score of 10. I hardly can believe that they watched the same movie as I did. In my opinion this is a totally failed wannabe thriller-horror flick, that I only sat through because I (stupidly) paid 5 euro to stream it.

Maybe the premise has some potential (two couples have booked an isolated cottage in the desert, only to find that there's already a weird older couple in the house that has no intention whatsoever to make way, but instead starts to behave more and more creepy), but out of some misguided arty whim the director decided to mix up the timelines of the individual couples arriving at the house, as well as that of the police officers that later arrive. This makes the already flimsy story completely chaotic and a tiresome watch.

Add to this that all characters (except the female officer) are extremely unsympathetic and even unpleasant to look at, that the dialogues are cringing, that the setting is limited to the uninspiring interior of the cheap looking cottage, and that the acting of the whole cast is below every reasonable par. Gradually the story derails into some kind of bloody grand guignol theater, but unfortunately without the needed tongue-in-cheekness that maybe could have saved this ill-fated project. Please don't waste money on this!

I don't know why everyone seems to want to hate on this. It's a decent B-movie slasher.

Does it make much sense? No, not really but does that matter? No, not really!

It's entertaining, doesn't require any brain power, and is engaging enough to keep your attention.

Was I rooting for any of the characters? Absolutely not There's a little twist at the end, which is fun, if predictable.

There's a post credit scene which hints at a prequel. I'd be happy to watch that if it ever gets made.

I was going to give it a six, because the timeline is a little confusing, but I'm feeling generous and not mean, so a solid seven it is!

Imagine this: two couples seeking a peaceful desert escape, but what they find is anything but tranquil. As the story unfolds from four different perspectives, the tension skyrockets. The film masterfully weaves together suspense, fear, and a touch of the unexpected, keeping you at the edge of your seat.

The setting plays a crucial role, enhancing the eerie atmosphere as the characters grapple with the realization that their Airbnb hideaway isn't as deserted as they thought. And when the night turns long and bloody, you'll find yourself immersed in a journey of survival. The director brilliantly navigates between the viewpoints, leaving you guessing and second-guessing throughout.

In terms of visuals, the cinematography captures the vastness of the desert while also delving into the intimate terror within the confined space of the Airbnb. The camera work accentuates the growing unease, making you feel as if you're right there with the characters, trying to piece together the puzzle of the night's events.

"8 Found Dead" isn't just another horror flick - it's a psychological thriller that plays with your mind and keeps you hooked. If you're into suspense, unexpected twists, and a dash of gore, this one's definitely worth checking out. It's a wild ride that'll leave you talking about it long after the screen goes dark. Grab some popcorn and brace yourself for a gripping cinematic experience! 🍿🌵🔪

And that is the guy who "played" the old creepy dude. He just was entirely not a good actor in any way. It seemed like he was hired as a favor to some financial backer's retired grandfather to get him out of the house so grandma and her book club could meet in peace.

It also doesn't help that every line written for him is just so smarmy and corny. Nothing he says sounds earned or true to character. There is also something entirely off about every non-expression he attempts. The old lady wasn't all that good either. It seems like they wanted a Lin Shaye-type but at least the second choice actress seemed seasoned and attempted actual acting. Her dialogue was just as cringe though.

And why on Earth is there both a Richard and a Ricky? Just rename out of them. It didn't help that the two non-old couples intentionally looked similar as well. I did like the cop couple. Most notably the red-headed one.

Needless to say, I also hate how it ended. The "franchise" hopefully ends here.

10 stars start up, the intro promised comic horror and it miserably failed so now down to 9 stars.

The acting wasn't great, perhaps because of the scripted lines, so down two stars for each of these issues.

Not a spoiler, but read on if you don't want to know anything from me the film: The seventh star fall when the film tries to bring in s scene of a 'clown face'. This totally made no sense to the scene, even if it was to highlight the complexity or horror. That scene alone destroys the rest of the movie for me.

Yet, I kept going and for that I will give a star.

The twists and turns could be better cut, but these made the film watchable. In those moments it had potential, so another star given.

Whilst we are now in two stars, we deduct another for the twists that didn't deliver so we are down to 6 stars.

The ending was ok until they then destroyed it, and please with all due respect, a contuation was really not necessary for me, perhaps hard core flop-horror fans will love it. For me, it's now down to 5 stars.

The only horror moment in this film was the eerie waitress at the cafe. One star for that performance so now 3.

It was a brief moment, and even that fell short so we deduct another star, ending on 4, which is just as far fetched as the film, but I wish to be respectful in my reviews, so I'll leave it here.