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Mockingjay has been receiving mixed reviews, personally I think people who have not read the books do not like this film because it does not feature the games but the aftermath and people who have not read the book don't know that the games is completely over.

If you are a fan of the book however; you were probably left disappointed as like it's two predecessors, it cut out a lot and changed a lot from the book. Tiny details that make big consequences in the end were skipped and famous lines were skipped -- not wise Lionsgate -- not wise.

However; overall the film was well made and if you go in just expecting a Hollywood blockbuster with cool effects, solid acting and a fun ride, that is what you will get. Don't go in expecting too much, because you will be left feeling sad.

So over the past few years horror films have seemed to lost their way. They usually now revolve around some big breasted girl being stalked or possessed. It's safe to say that by now a good horror movie is a rare find.

This movie however was beyond good. It was truly amazing! The writing was beyond amazing. The storyline itself is enough to earn a golden globe! It is brilliantly put onto the screen whilst keeping the story complex and full of nail biting moments.

Also this is not a horror movie that relies on cheap jump scares! This film does not have random scares. It builds up tension and instead of 104 minutes of being edgy in fear of jumping, it cleverly goes into your mind.

Oculus is one of those rare films that after watching, keeps you up at night. It cleverly plays with your mind during the film and after. It is every psychiatrists nightmare! When a scare does come up it creates an atmosphere allowing that scare to stick in our minds.

Also I HAVE to say a very well earned well done to the young actors in this film! The actors who played children in this feature were truly outstanding! The movie was frightening enough to watch let alone be a part off. Considering their age they handled the situations brilliantly and were, dare I say it, the best pair of actors I have ever seen!

Also a hats off to the camera men for their skills. The cinematography in this film was superb! It really captured the feel of a scene. It made me as a member of the audience really feel as if I was in the film.

There is literally nothing I can think off to improve the film. I think it is actually the best film I have ever seen! Much like 'The Conjuring' Oculus offers psychological tricks to make the audience delve into a hell that sticks in our brains. Truly outstanding!

So, The Quiet Ones. I gave this film an 8 out of 10. I would however give it a rating of 7.8 if I could.

The Positives: The Quiet Ones is very successful in building up tension. It builds it up and then a jump scene comes at you and throws you out of your seat!

It is also a great concept. As the story progresses you begin to see more to the story than what we first thought.

Also TQO manages to go into different stories based on real legends (e.g. The theories they come up with and the covens they slightly touch upon.)

It is also quite creepy and intense with many scenes that make you say to yourself: WTF?!

The Negatives: TQO does not go deep enough into the story. They could have made the run time longer resulting in the movie being a lot more frightening. At the end of the movie, clearly not destined for a sequel we are left with many un-answered questions.

It is easily forgettable! After watching the film I simply left the screening. I did not take a minute to think about what I watched, literally the second I left the cinema I forgot about it.

The ending is also very disappointing. After all the build up I bet you were expecting a dramatic, jaw dropping climax?.... Well this movie does not offer that. Up until the end all the other negatives could have easily been forgiven. All it would have needed was a better ending.

And finally I'm going to tell you the problem with this film that occurs all of the time. 'Based on a true story'. If you are a director reading this STOP ADDING THOSE 5 WORDS! It makes the film feel scarier obviously but it also makes the director have to keep it realistic and that is usually a big downfall!

So 7.8 is what I give this film. It is creepy, jumpy and an interesting mix of found footage genre cinematography and regular cinematography. However; TQO simply isn't very believable and it is not good enough to get out of the 7 rating.