The People in the Walls

Sometimes you can find a cheap horror on Prime Video that is actually pretty decent, this is not one of them. It starts fairly quickly with some terrible camera shots and then takes ages to get back into it.

The camera shots are awful, the lead actress is very wooden, the spiderwebs coating the new house are straight out of a cheap Halloween store, and for some reason there is always smoke everywhere as if the cameraman was vaping on set.

The parents of the lead character are the only thing that makes this film even remotely whatchable, although the friend the lead makes is good in moments.

I think what is most disappointing about this film is that the premise is a pretty scary one and some of the monsters look a bit creepy but I think most students could do better.

Here's a short positive review of the movie "The People in the Wall": "This atmospheric and thought-provoking film masterfully blends horror with psychological drama. The performances are captivating, and the unsettling sense of dread builds steadily throughout. 'The People in the Wall' is a chilling and unforgettable cinematic experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll." This review focuses on: * Atmosphere: Highlighting the film's ability to create a suspenseful and unsettling mood.

* Genre Blending: Acknowledging the unique combination of horror and psychological elements.

* Performances: Praising the actors' contributions to the film's effectiveness.

* Impact: Emphasizing the film's lasting impression on the viewer.

Plot

Rachel is introduced to a viral craze of allowing people who living the walls out into the world. This ends up badly and when her parents don't believe her two kids from her school do as they attempt to fight back against these creatures.

Cast

Not familiar with anybody involved

Verdict

Now let me say straight out of the gate that the majority of the movies I watch aren't your AAA Hollywood films they're B movies, they're independent, they're low budget so I'm no elitist and have no silly expectations, I respect the limitations and take them into consideration. That said, The People in the Walls is a movie so dire that my missus bowed out of it and requested I watch the last 30 minutes by myself.

So let's break it down. The premise isn't the worst, but here it's so underdeveloped and poorly handled it may as well be. The cast range from average to having no business in front of the camera and sadly the latter is our two leading ladies who are beyond bad. The cinematography is an odd one, you see their equipment is decent and they could easily have you believing you're watching a film with a decent budget if it weren't for the incompetence of those behind the camera! The camera work is embarrassing, the transitions very poor, the attempts at interesting shots are cliched and poorly managed and the sound balancing is so poor I found myself sat there with the remote to raise and lower it multiple times throughout the movie.

The People in the Walls is a shoddy mess and everyone involved should quite frankly be embarrassed to have been part of it especially those responsible for its very creation.

Rants

The sad thing is if this had been fleshed out a bit, the audio balancing fixed, the camera work being better and the two girls being recast this could have actually been watchable. Alas those things are all present and this is a very regrettable viewing that should have certain people such as the Crum's bowing out of the industry and doing a public apology to everyone who had the misfortune to watch their film.

The Good

For a moment near the end I actually thought they'd got their act together......a moment

The Bad

Sound balancing is terrible Camera work is shoddy Weak writing The lead girls are simply not actresses.