A lone drifter suffering from partial memory loss accepts a job to look after a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island.A lone drifter suffering from partial memory loss accepts a job to look after a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island.A lone drifter suffering from partial memory loss accepts a job to look after a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island.
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Starts off very strong. Then just meanders to an ending.
Sad too. Because I was really enjoying the rabbit stuff. And the harness thing. And the Memento-style whodunit aspect. But it seemed to reveal all its tricks way too early and the filmmakers didn't know what to do with the nifty elements they created, leaving a muddled, dragging and repetitive second half.
I wish it worked better.
I wish it worked better.
I'll cut to the point for review readers...
From the people who brought you Babadook once again they executed a great suspenseful psychological horror movie... the fact that they advertised this using that fact (brought to you by the makers of Babadook) was by all means what I used to measure this movie so I came in expecting that psychological twist ... I'm a real horror fan so in this day and age it takes alot to keep me interested and it really doesn't have to be "new" or "never before done" as long as it keeps me in suspense along with some interesting scares I'm happy... now I'll agree the ending could've been much better but altogether I liked and enjoyed it... real horror fans will also... it's no Babadook but it's deff his 2nd cousin from his moms side...
Great Directorial Debut!
Considering this is the director's first outting, this film is pretty remarkable. On just a shoe-string budget, the film manages some great cinematography, set design, performances, and a few genuine chills. Unfortunately, where the movie falters is in the writing. The plot has far too many holes, and the character's make constant, border-line incomprehensible decisions. If you can turn off your critical thinking for a majority of the film, and just appreciate it for it's atmospheric tension, you'll find there are some really promising and enjoyable moments/ideas strewn throughout.
Considering how over-run the horror genre is with terrible cash grabs, it's always exciting to see a director who is clearly talented and has their own unique voice and vision; even if the end result is a bit messy. Can't wait to see what the director does next!
Considering how over-run the horror genre is with terrible cash grabs, it's always exciting to see a director who is clearly talented and has their own unique voice and vision; even if the end result is a bit messy. Can't wait to see what the director does next!
Style over story
Will you go to this sketchy and clearly dangerous place and babysit a weirdo child? Nope - FIN
A haunted house horror on Shudder. This movie was less than an hour and a half, but man it was slow and boring for the first hour and 10 minutes. It's atmospheric, but not as creepy as it intended to. I'll admit, the usage of background noise was quite effective in some scenes. Then, the horror really become significant at the end. The eyes were used to great extent that kept me on the edge.
My biggest problem was that this movie felt like testing horror and not about making a coherent story. Lots of things felt random and pointless.
Overall, the editing for horror was pretty good, but the story was nonsense. 5/10.
A haunted house horror on Shudder. This movie was less than an hour and a half, but man it was slow and boring for the first hour and 10 minutes. It's atmospheric, but not as creepy as it intended to. I'll admit, the usage of background noise was quite effective in some scenes. Then, the horror really become significant at the end. The eyes were used to great extent that kept me on the edge.
My biggest problem was that this movie felt like testing horror and not about making a coherent story. Lots of things felt random and pointless.
Overall, the editing for horror was pretty good, but the story was nonsense. 5/10.
Creepy and unsettling
If you can overlook the implausibility of the premise and don't question the logic of the individual characters, Caveat is a successful chamber drama with a clear focus on atmosphere.
The pacing is a bit bumpy in between and the film's stance on the paranormal is not entirely clear, but I'm happy to overlook that because I found the nightmarish pull of the story very fascinating.
Especially in a scene towards the end I really got goosebumps, which (unfortunately) is really rare for me.
The pacing is a bit bumpy in between and the film's stance on the paranormal is not entirely clear, but I'm happy to overlook that because I found the nightmarish pull of the story very fascinating.
Especially in a scene towards the end I really got goosebumps, which (unfortunately) is really rare for me.
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Isaac arrives at the island in the beginning of the movie, he brings no supplies or clothes for a five day stay; the boat is empty.
- GoofsThe leather harness Isaac is wearing has two large buckles right behind the shoulders. It looks like it would be easy for him to simply reach behind each shoulder, undo the buckles, and wiggle out of the harness, but instead he concentrates on trying to break the chain.
- Quotes
Moe Barrett: I don't see what the problem is. This is a job. Every job has a uniform.
Isaac: That's not a uniform. It's a leash, and I'm not putting it on.
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- Budget
- £250,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $78,665
- Runtime
- 1h 28m(88 min)
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- 2.35 : 1
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