To make things perfectly clear once and for all, yes, this is a rip-off of "Saw", as well as a little bit of a rip off of "Se7en", and maybe even a hair of "The Empire Strikes Back". But SO WHAT?!? This is what is known as 'camp' - Defined by one-time Simpsons character John as being 'the ludicrously tragic' or 'the tragically ludicrous'. Just because it is awful doesn't mean that is isn't fun. Horrible script, horrible acting, decent gore. It is a formula that has been used long before the decline and return of the R-rated horror. How many dozens of movies ripped off "Friday the 13th" or "Texas Chainsaw Massacre"? Does that mean they have no entertainment value?? Absolutely not! If you want rich story lines and award-winning acting, stick with movies like "The Last Emperor" or "Seasons of the Fall" or any of the other boring 3-and-a-half hour Hollywood swill that is so common. This is a movie for people who liked "Sleepaway Camp" or "Cheerleader Massacre" or any other wacky horror film from the 80s. Visually, I was rather pleased. The quality of the video is better than you would expect to see from Troma-type films. The reason I give it a 7 is because of the fact that it is in fact no "Saw" and there were moments in the film that seemed to drag a bit. But it is definitely not a zero or a 1. There IS entertainment value. Watch this film knowing what it is and what it is not beforehand and, if that is your thing, I am sure you will be able to enjoy it.
Review of Are You Scared?
