Low budget? Okay, fine; not a problem. If the story is good, then who needs seven-figure special effects? (If I had a buck for every time I've suffered through the reverse, I could tear up the mortgage right now.) And even if the story isn't so hot...well, then, capable acting and directing still can carry most efforts through.
Sadly, both munched in this ultimately poor film; which is even more unfortunate, because the atmosphere was creepy enough. But I've witnessed more believable emoting in a middle school play. The dialog especially was delivered as if most of the "actors" were reading it for the first time. One take, maybe?
That IS low-budget.
As well, I notice from the IMDb that this was the first film for many of the primaries. It shows.
So, I give this gobbler three stars, and all of it for the unnerving ambiance--essentially the only thing that worked.
Sadly, both munched in this ultimately poor film; which is even more unfortunate, because the atmosphere was creepy enough. But I've witnessed more believable emoting in a middle school play. The dialog especially was delivered as if most of the "actors" were reading it for the first time. One take, maybe?
That IS low-budget.
As well, I notice from the IMDb that this was the first film for many of the primaries. It shows.
So, I give this gobbler three stars, and all of it for the unnerving ambiance--essentially the only thing that worked.
