Author: Nicole Cole
The Retreat
SummaryScare Critics Say: AVOID Scare Critic Review It's hard to recommend The Retreat. Between the mess of a storyline, the mediocre acting, and the poor quality of the monster, this movie leaves a lot to be desired. The only saving aspect of the film is the atmosphere. Scares Breakdown Monster Isolation Canibalism GoodAtmosphere (woods/night)Concept (of the Wendigo)BadConfusing storylineMediocre actingMonster is poorly visualized/craftedVery little scares/no jump scaresLack of quality character development 2.2Bad Suspense2 Shock2 Realism2 Atmosphere3 Void of Cliches2
Wrong Turn
SummaryScare Critics Say: If You're Desperate Scare Critic Review This film offers very little in the scares and storyline. The mediocre acting didn't detract from the film, but definitely didn't add anything. Unfortunately, the film was uncertain as to what it wanted to be. With the storyline fumbling every which way, it honestly just failed to capture any iota of scariness. If you were hoping for some good old bumpkin scares, you are better off with Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Wrong Turn (2003). Scares Breakdown Kidnapping Physical Torture Psychological Torture Isolation GoodLocation/atmosphere decentA couple of good scaresBadStoryline not strongCharacter development non-existantOdd transition to "wonder woman" protagonistEnding was odd and over the top (not in a good way) 2.2Bad Suspense2 Shock2 Realism3 Atmosphere2 Void of Cliches2
What We Do in the Shadows
SummaryScare Critics Say: MUST WATCH Scare Critic Review What We Do in the Shadows pokes fun at old world vampires living in the 21st century. There are plenty of laughs to go around and this series will have you in stitches by the end of the night. Scares Breakdown Bloody Gore Murder Vampires/Werewolves GoodGood actingGood writing/scriptFunny situational humorBadSome storylines are tiresomeSome scenes/situations feel repetitive 4.8Good Cast5 Timing4 Plot6 Slapstick/Gags4 Situational Comedy5
What We Do in the Shadows
SummaryScare Critics Say: MUST WATCH Scare Critic Review If you're looking for something that is bloody funny, then you need to watch What We Do in the Shadows. Although the movie is considered a dark comedy, the movie is actually pretty light on the true horror theme (unless you have a deep fear of vampires and werewolves). This is definitely a movie to put on if you are wanting a good laugh. Scares Breakdown Blood/Guts Killing Werewolves and Vampires GoodGood scriptGood actingUnique storylineBadToo much "familiar" story lineOver the top at times 3.6Average Cast3 Timing4 Plot4 Slapstick/Gags4 Situational Comedy3
The Vigil
SummaryScare Critics Say: WORTH A WATCH Scare Critic Review The Vigil could have been better, and it teeters on IF YOU'RE DESPERATE and WORTH A WATCH. It has some redeeming qualities like the use of Jewish mythology as the primary demon. Overall, the film aesthetic was too dark and hid too much of what could have been scarier. With few scares other than bumps in the night, the film leaves a lot to be desired. Scares Breakdown Jump Scares Isolation Psychological Torture GoodUnique storylineInteresting use of Jewish mythologyAtmosphere/settingMemorable demonBadDon't see enough of the demonBackstory for main character clicheMissing the connection to the characterOdd redemption of the deceasedSometimes darkness used in film to hide obvious lack of scares 2.4Bad Suspense3 Shock2 Realism2 Atmosphere3 Void of Cliches2
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