Head Count

Okay yes, this is a horror movie and it ends badly for the actors who are trying to be teenagers but are really in their mid-twenties. I expect that. But I have to say the concept of the film was different and refreshing, rather than the story of a couple loses a child and moves to the old HAUNTED house in the country. PLEASE let that story line die! Put it out of its misery! These kids are trying to have a vacation and invite a new kid back to their place to party. The new kid accidently summons a paranormal entity. What ensues is what you need to watch. I really think you'll enjoy it. I did. Peace.

This film, despite the generally negative reviews that it has received, is genuinely one of my favorite horror films. The film provides a fresh take on the slasher genre, where we never really know who is who or what is what until the film's closing moments, all done with a cast of relative unknowns. The cast, led by Isaac Jay's Noah and Bevin Bru's Camille, gives us a series of spirited performances that truly convey the increasing terror of the group as they are terrorized by a supernatural entity. A foreboding atmosphere, convincing performances, and a deeply disturbing end sequence all contribute to the level of success I attribute to this movie, and I will be making a return trip to Netflix to watch this film again in the future.

I think this is more well done and inventive than many other horror movies I've seen lately. The movie actually kept me guessing and had it's downright creepy moments. We aren't sure at first what the malevolent entity is but something is definitely amiss. While the acting in some scenes was pretty bad it wasn't distracting which is usually what one sees in low budget horror films. I'd actually recommend this film, the director had some talent and imagination with how some scenes were done but for me the ending was kind of a free for all and rushed. Worth a see.

I really enjoyed this, I was expecting it to be the usual run of the mill, colourless horror, but it wasn't. More in the horror/thriller genre, this delivered some unexpected shocks, and moments of real subtlety. It does have some of the usual horror cliches, some loud shocks and obvious scares, but what it does so well is deliver some very unexpected moments, ones you need to watch closely for.

Well made, very well produced, I thought they made the best use the budget, clever use of lightning, and very well acted.

All in all, very satisfying. 8/10

This movie is cunningly shot, well-acted, and has a laudable pace.

As often happens when one trailblazes their own mythos, landing the plane on the 'why, and what next?' is definitely this movies major flaw, as well as the quandry of what sort of effects to pursue when one doesnt have a ton of money, and you are hoping to visualize something that is, again, new. So, two issues, but the movie is so engrossing, it's easy to forgive a few regrettable special effects, and a curious, less than fulfulling ending.

Very happy to have chanced on this movie, a happy surprise for genre fans.