Shock Value

I've never taken the time to write a review in IMDb before, but this film inspired me to do so...

50% Horror and 50% black comedy, Shock Value is a modern day classic. It is further proof that the Independent horror film makers now rule the genre. Let's face it... Hollywood is, for the most part, incapable of making good horror films any more. While drivel like Annabelle, The Conjuring, Dracula Untold, Oculus, etc get all the attention, films like Shock Value struggle in obscurity, and that is a shame.

I will not tell you a single thing regarding the story, as it would be criminal to reveal anything before you see the film. The writing is quick and real. The humor element is wonderfully off beat, and the direction is spot on.

As for the cast... a collection of names you might not know, but should: Zak Hudson, Anthony Bravo, Janelle Odair, and Michelle Campbell...*and* a great cameo from horror film icon, Malcolm McDowell. Bravo to you all!

I don't think this is particularly good, although not bad really. It's especially surprising that it isn't bad because horror film indies that are this small usually always tend to be crap, so the quality of the writing here was sort of surprising. Saying that, that's why I'm being more favorable, because I don't think it's very good. It's somewhat enjoyable though and entertaining, and the performances are adequate to good. They sort of come off amateurish at times, but mostly stay in note and it works. The cinematography and lighting is also decent, and the directing not very off-kilter as you would expect. Somewhat recommended horror indie.

This is a low budget film that doesn't take itself too seriously, and had many funny parts that were parodies of low budget horror films. The plot was actually pretty different and interesting. Enjoyed watching it.

I wanted to take the time to grab the attention of my fellow horror watching peers, especially of the middle-aged persuasion, so you do not overlook this film. This is the winner that you've been waiting for. The expectations that this movie excels at are excellent character development, steady pacing, great script and a very *don't want to spoil it for you* ending. To be honest, I was stunned to have stumbled on to this movie because I expected it to be a so-so low budget flick. Instead, I got sucked into this movie's world and remained fixated to the very end. What a ride! Savor this movie because it's story telling at its very finest in this genre of low-budget horror. Get in your comfy spot, with your favorite yummies, turn your off your phone, and get into it that frame of mind you had when you first experienced a rush from horror movies because you will not be disappointed. I also think one has had to do a certain amount of living to fully enjoy motivations of the characters presented in this movie.

This was a decent movie, and I enjoyed watching it! I liked the acting throughout,and thought that the whole flick was put together fairly well. I am no screenwriter so I can't say that it was, or was not well written, however I will say that I liked the story & it kept me watching. So well there it is! I laughed and jumped (well close to it anyway) and I was grossed out. The drama wasn't hard to watch at all and the the comedy kept a smile on my face. This definitely helped when the blood and guts parts kicked in! I can and will recommend this flick as a movie that I enjoyed so check it out eh!! (and) Enjoy your time at the movies, i sure did!