The Unearthing

A girl moves to a new town. Strange mysterious girl forces a friendship between the two and a boy. They start investigating a town legend...then the story twists in uncohesively until the end. Once you find out this was a student film it makes a lot of sense. So much potential lost in the story when obviously they ran out of time and money.

If you can get past the mediocre acting and the weird story twist...and the really stupid cliffhanger ending. You will like it.

This is just a flat out fun film! I love indie films! However, often times you don't know what exactly you're getting yourself into. But for me, this was not one of those occasions. I don't want to be considered a spoiler, so I don't want to say to much about the story... other than it was just delightful. Bravo, well done! I thought the director did a super good job in telling the story and keeping the pace of the film moving along. I did not find myself drifting off or getting board. So for me, this is a solid thumbs up!!

I am not going to be too hard on this film, As I was watching it, I kept saying to myself that this must surely have been written, produced and directed by kids around the same age as the film's three protagonsits, A quick look at the FAQ section on IMDB confirmed that my impression was correct. With that in mind, I want to congratulate the filmmakers and encourage their future endeavours. This is a good early effort. Sure, the plot is a bit convoluted, the acting isn't universally great and there are some glaring continuity glitches, but it's better than anything I could have produced. Congratulations kids. Keep up the good work and I look forward to future output. To potential viewers I say, give this a watch and support the young filmmakers.

This was an enjoyable film to watch.

In it, you will follow the journey of three teenagers, as they go into new situations. As the plot unfolds, they learn more about themselves, their strengths, their fears, and the struggle to overcome them. It's very relatable to teenagers out there, teaching on topics such as making new friends in a strange place, dealing with a tough family situation, and depression.

The biggest thing I took from this film is: Freidnship! And the power it has to mend broken souls.

Tristan made good use of the small budget, with good special effects in certain situations, good video quality, and a nice number of people in the cast.

More of a mystery intrigue film than a horror flick, "The Unearthing" was well done for a low budget film. Though it had a moment or two that felt slow, the overall flow and storytelling was well-captured. The score was terrific and the young actors show a lot of promise. It's simple, cleanly shot, and has good direction. I particularly enjoyed the interest invested in local history.

Tristan James Jensen shows an eye for filming that isn't often seen at his age. I look forward to seeing more from him in the future.

Great coming of age flick that I would recommend especially for younger viewers.