Name the Demon

Atrocious writing, poorly acted (except the possessed woman, who was not terrible and the daughter, I guess), ludicrous conceits at every turn.

The one fun thing was the battery life on the camera being on screen at all times, It heartened me to watch it dwindle and bolstered my resolve to see this move through to the end. Watching the battery deplete was the best part of this film.

Thankfully, it was short. It could have been even shorter if we didn't have 10 minutes of one character's pointless searching of the basement while breathing directly into the microphone, but considering the rest of the movie it wasn't the low point.

The trailer is deceiving. Minutes in, you're completely distracted by the horrendous acting. The actors seem like they were randomly pulled off the street and told to recite lines. Nothing feels authentic, the lines are choppy, and the delivery is egregious. Save yourself the 1 hour +, and choose a different movie. I spent the $5 rental, and felt the need to write this review to save someone money.

If you're a horror movie buff like me, or even just someone who enjoys watching movies, you'll be more disappointed in this film than dropping your brand new delicious ice cream cone on the ground moments after buying it.

A disaster from start to finish. The acting was laughably bad, with the cast delivering their lines so poorly it seemed like they were struggling to stay in character. At times, the actors looked like they were holding back laughter, completely ruining any sense of fear or tension.

And what was with the random priest kiss? It was absurd and out of place and added nothing to the story and made the movie feel even more disjointed. The special effects were amateurish at best, and the plot made little sense from beginning to end.

There were also moments that destroyed the immersion, like when Anna, supposedly in the middle of a possession, casually adjusted her nightgown as if nothing was happening. Moments like these highlighted how rushed and sloppy the production was.

It felt like the filmmakers were sloppy or simply didn't care. Overall, *Name the Demon* is a poorly made film that's better left unwatched.

I want to start by expressing how impressed both my wife and I were at the presentation by the filmmakers at the premiere. From the barf bags to the holy water given to every person who watched the premiere of the movie, the filmmakers made sure to help every viewer feel like part of excitement and celebration of the movie release. The question and answer portion after the film was interesting and most everyone I saw there seemed to be very happy by the end. My thanks and props to everyone involved.

Now for the review of the movie itself... It was a pretty standard Found Footage Possession Film. One thing that stood out, was the exceptional acting by the actress who portrayed the young daughter. Wow! Great job! I really hope to see her in more movies in the future. I think she has a very promising career ahead of her, if she chooses to continue acting. I rated the movie 2 stars more than I felt it deserves based on the story and quality of the film, because of the acting of that actress. I suggest watching the movie. It was not as bad as most Found Footage Possession Films.

Is it perfect? No, but it's an Indie film. But you'll at least be entertained and I think you may even like it more than you might guess at first. The way it's told certainly isn't for everyone but I think it takes the right person who enjoys horror movies and has run out of mainstream options. It's that time of year to be watching these types of movies so enjoy it while you can because after October it'll be Christmas movies until January. I also think the directors have a unique flare for making something that isn't quite conventional and it may not be for everyone but is for the right type of fan.