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This movie reminds me of something you would see at a local film festival (and I am not talking about Sundance or Canne).

It is one of the worst Lovecraft attempts to date. Dean Stockwell is wasted. Combs is passable... but also wasted (not that Combs ever really raises the bar of what he is a part of). The acting is all bottom of the barrel. The editing, direction and effects are horrible.

If I had to scrape the bottom of the barrel for something positive to mention, it would have to be the sets and locations. Those were well chosen.

I rarely say that a film is so devoid of merit as to deem it a complete waste of time and money, but this is one of those rare films. Save your time and money. You will just be sad you squandered them watching this trash.

However, if you like B-level schlock for the sake of a good laugh... you might be able to suspend disbelief long enough to laugh at this. But... even that would be a stretch. It is as unwatchable as movies come.

This movie didn't really scare me at all. There were a few creepy moments... but over all... it was pretty average. I think the sets and the props and the script were all fine... but the director just glossed over too many areas that could have tightened up the tension in the film. Just my opinion... maybe I have been watching too much Asian horror lately.

However. I did enjoy watching this movie.... mainly because it took itself seriously. The acting was all good... none of that "Friends" and "Buffy" type acting that invalidates half of the horror movies that come out anymore. It was a little sad to see John Hurt reduced to the non-speaking role of the invalid... but. Everyone was good, nonetheless.

If you are looking for something interesting to look at... this is worth the time. It has a good ending and it keeps you guessing. But. Its not a classic by any means.

Gus www.shirleyfilms.com

Wow.

How can I describe this masterpiece??? I honestly don't know if there are sufficient words in the human language to properly address how mind-numbingly incredible this film was to behold.

Stunning. Thought provoking. A horror short with a real head on it's shoulders.

This movie blew my mind! Put a hole right in it! I will be cleaning brains out of the carpet for weeks!

I recommend this movie! Right up there with Lord Of The Rings.

-Me.