Let me start off by saying that "24 Hours of Terror" is not very good. The filmmakers (namely Tony Bighouse, ha!) tried too hard to make the movie fit into three different genres: giallo, crime, and gothic horror, and as a result comes off as a mish-mosh of different plot lines, with a hiding gang being mixed with a series of killings.
This premise might seem all well and good, but the problem is that the movie takes too much time focusing on the uninteresting characters. It is padded to the extreme, with the first seven minutes seemingly consisting of stock footage compiled with no dialogue. There are also random shots of owls during one nighttime scene. Why, Tony Bighouse, why?
The mystery angle is therefore pushed to the side, and is overall very unsatisfactory. Very few stalking and murder sequences are included, preventing the filmmakers from showcasing any potential flair for atmosphere and style. No effort is put into red herrings, either. Anyone would be able to guess the killer's identity once the murders start to occur. The killer's motive is very basic as well.
Overall, "24 Hours of Terror" has an interesting premise and location, but fails to capitalize on it due to the obvious low budget and inexperienced filmmakers, resulting in a heavily padded film that makes you wonder when the screen will fade to black. While it is worth tracking down for the giallo enthusiast, I discourage the rest of us cinema lovers from tracking this obscure film down.
