The Borderlands

The Borderlands is one of the better found-footage films that has come out of late, and is one of the best British horror films to come out in a seriously long time.

Initially a little unconvincing, and with a slightly irritating character played by Robin Hill, it may take a short while to settle into. But as events unfold and things get darker, I guarantee you will be glued to the screen, as creepy and sinister becomes terrifying and horrific. The acting is great, the tension never falters, and the ending is one of the nastiest to feature in a horror film in years. A good film.

Churches are said to be among the most haunted places on earth. There's something about the most holiest of edifices that is said to house the supernatural more than any other. "The Borderlands" is a take on this phenomenon in documentary-like footage. Paranormal investigators are sent to a rural church where an unexplainable incident occurred which was caught on camera. At first not much occurs with some of the group wanting to pack it in and leave. But shortly after events transpire to alter their perceptions leading to a downward spiral that sends everyone and everything crashing down into one infernal and bloody hell. The film keeps the frights raw and spare heightening the sense of realism with moving objects, disappearing apparitions, loud crashes, unholy sounds and eerie silences that permeate the sense of dread and fear. Credit to the actors with their flawless natural acting as they show how man is when faced with the unknown and highlighting the shallow and unpleasant nature of human interaction in the present. As with these kinds of film's the pace is slow-going made worse with a disappointing ending. While no classic "The Borderlands" is a good watch to get some of those thrills and chills up and going on cold rainy nights.

I gotta say, The Borderlands is actually very funny in places, they took a great risk tying together humour and scares but for some bizarre reason, it certainly works.

I fully enjoyed both elements of the film, and it's acted really, really well (and filmed the same). The tale follows some investigators sent by the Vatican to check out a claim by a local priest of a possession in an old church. One of the investigators isn't a religious man however, just a tech guy there to do all the video stuff etc. Hes the funny one, and I kinda felt the humour amplified the scares when they came. When it gets to a screaming sheep set on fire (yes really) it is quite shocking as it's unexpected. And from there it swings from light hearted banter (never forced) to heavy shocks. I enjoyed it, and thought I wouldn't. Definitely worth a watch.

A superior found footage horror movie that is heavy on atmosphere rather than scares, and is all the more unsettling for it. A team of Vatican investigators is sent to the British countryside following reports of paranormal activity at a remote church. They encounter hostile locals who set fire to sheep as events start to take a darker turn, and they discover far too late that something much more sinister and ancient has been awakened.

"The Borderlands" strictly capitalizes orthodox tropes of horror fundamentals! Places of Worship, Altars, Demonic Activities; all standard textbook stuff! Now mix it up with British Humor, A creepy church house & an engaging cast; and Voila you get yourself a fairly decent piece of work!

Everything's not been flawless though like they never come to be! This too had its fair share of issues and almost all of them come forth due to its rather inferior writing! Especially as we move towards the end. Which, in all honesty; gave the impression of asininity & impreciseness!

Albeit a bit outstretched, luckily; we got enough suspense, shocks & fiery character moments to sail us through the entire runtime! In a nutshell, this is an above average execution that would only appeal to enthusiasts and to those who have a soft spot for this specific genre!