"Almost" a good flick!
I was not fortunate enough to watch this movie in theatre. However, watched it after its digital release.
The director experimented so many things with this film. There were some Lovecraftian spice, fear of unknown, psychopaths, serial killings, horror, drama and what not.
Cinematography was good. Could have been lot better but still works great. The whole film was shot with a steady choreography. Yet, you could see some scenes, where cameraman failed to stabilize the shot. Can't tell if it were done on purpose but the movie isn't a "Shaky" fest to begin with.
Amazing acting though. No complain there. Each and every actor utilized the creepy environment of the set perfectly. Bill did some amazing scores during his screentime.
But all good things must come to an end, right? The direction was weak. Even though Zach wrote and directed the movie himself; can't tell which one was weaker (or maybe both were weak?!). And I honestly think the transition from first half to second half literally ruined the movie. It was a questionable choice to include someone completely different in the second half out of nowhere. The scandalous backstory of the second protagonist didn't help the movie in any progressive way. Heck, it even felt like a completely different film after the first half. The party ended exactly right there sadly.
Overall, the movie DID have an amazing strong first-half. I give the first-half a solid 8 and the second half a piss-poor 5. You can try watching this movie out but don't raise your hope too high. And DON'T EAT ANYTHING DURING SECOND HALF. Ciao!
The director experimented so many things with this film. There were some Lovecraftian spice, fear of unknown, psychopaths, serial killings, horror, drama and what not.
Cinematography was good. Could have been lot better but still works great. The whole film was shot with a steady choreography. Yet, you could see some scenes, where cameraman failed to stabilize the shot. Can't tell if it were done on purpose but the movie isn't a "Shaky" fest to begin with.
Amazing acting though. No complain there. Each and every actor utilized the creepy environment of the set perfectly. Bill did some amazing scores during his screentime.
But all good things must come to an end, right? The direction was weak. Even though Zach wrote and directed the movie himself; can't tell which one was weaker (or maybe both were weak?!). And I honestly think the transition from first half to second half literally ruined the movie. It was a questionable choice to include someone completely different in the second half out of nowhere. The scandalous backstory of the second protagonist didn't help the movie in any progressive way. Heck, it even felt like a completely different film after the first half. The party ended exactly right there sadly.
Overall, the movie DID have an amazing strong first-half. I give the first-half a solid 8 and the second half a piss-poor 5. You can try watching this movie out but don't raise your hope too high. And DON'T EAT ANYTHING DURING SECOND HALF. Ciao!
- Biskuitt
- Nov 13, 2022