Byte

As a fellow werewolf enthusiast, I was intrigued by the premise of Byte (2024), which offers a modern twist on lycanthropy through a mysterious app. The concept is innovative, blending technology with classic horror elements, and it sets the stage for a potentially engaging narrative.

However, the film's execution leaves much to be desired. The pacing is uneven, with significant lulls that detract from the overall tension. Character development is minimal, making it challenging to connect with the protagonists on a deeper level. The dialogue often feels stilted, and some plot points lack coherence, leading to a disjointed viewing experience.

On a positive note, the practical effects, particularly the werewolf design, are commendable for an independent production. The creature's appearance pays homage to classic werewolf portrayals, which may resonate with genre fans. However, the film could have benefited from more dynamic transformation sequences to heighten the horror elements.

In summary, while Byte introduces an intriguing premise, it falls short in execution. For die-hard werewolf aficionados, it might be worth a watch for its unique concept and practical effects, but tempering expectations is advisable.

This movie has one of my new favorite genre type. Social media fueled horror. Horror that includes a social media feature. The actors aren't top tier, but they're great for what this movie is. It's classic bad(loving) Horror. Things aren't super high tech and the scenes where the werewolf attacks are lovingly tacky. I personally think it's entertaining as heck.

I personally love the design of the werewolf. It's unquie to this movie as a whole. It's got all the classic ear marks of those so bad they're good horror movies that I personally love watching. The acting is just good enough to be silly and bad. It's a great movie overall in my opinion and I love the concept.

I feel bad giving something less than three stars, but I couldn't justify giving it a full three. The premise had a lot of potential. While the 'killer app' concept in a horror movie has been done before, the werewolf twist added a unique touch. Unfortunately, the acting was a major letdown-it felt pretty cringeworthy at times. That said, I'm a sucker for fun teen horror, so I did find some enjoyment in it.

I also want to mention that I don't mind the amateur makeup and special effects. As a huge Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan, I'm used to a bit of silliness in costumes. That said, it is 2024, so I can't help but wonder about the budget.

Lemme start off with saying, when it comes to my Horror movies, I prefer them mostly scary, serious, and making me wanna jump out of my seat. . . This movie, is mostly your B-Rate, Cheesy film, but perhaps a lil better.. So, if that's your schtick, this movie is for you.

This movie has an interesting plot, and takes on a modern vibe for the movie, with cell phones, apps etc etc, hence the word, BYTE rather than Bite.

The effects, prosthetics, staging, setups, storyline and whatnot were fairly decent, but, I was totally taken out with the ketchup squirt blood, bad acting, and forced plot...

If the movie KNOWS it's a cheesy movie, it's one thing, when a movie TRIES to be cheesy and nails it, is another. I'm not sure which one that the cast and crew were going for. . .

Just watched BYTE and I gotta say, it was a lot more fun than I expected! It's an indie horror movie that doesn't try to be anything overly fancy, but it delivers a good time. The premise is a bit wild, but it manages to keep you engaged throughout, and the practical effects on the werewolf are pretty impressive for a lower-budget film.

The acting can be a little hit or miss, and there are some slower moments, but it definitely picks up towards the end. The film has this charming, campy vibe that works really well if you're into quirky horror flicks. It doesn't try to be groundbreaking, but it knows what it's doing and has a lot of fun with the concept.

If you're a fan of werewolf films or just looking for a light, bloody horror movie to pass the time, BYTE is worth checking out!