Faces

going to see friends at a horror convention, came to a table where friends were talking and looking at the films that were on the table, i picked up Faces and the gentleman behind the table explained the film to me ....seeing that a few friends of mine were actually in the film. i was intrigued. So i bought my copy and then it went to everyone and got signed ... went home and watched it... TOTALLY enjoyed the film...

A great movie to snuggle with your girl. In my opinion an old school scare flick. Friends and,I really enjoyed this movie. A real flashback to a time movies like these were at every movie theater. Great storyline , makes you need to see part 2 ! A twisted ending everyone will enjoy. Without giving too much away , the title hints at what your in for. Frank is an awesome character, he makes you feel for him even cheer him on. The film was filled with locations that fit his character very well, down to the car he drove and, the clothes all the details. The movie had a very dark warm feel, I wasn't expecting. Gave it a nine for the film was put together very well, I was entertained even surprised. Almost a ten, to be left wanting to see more is a good thing however , for me not so good. In a way I'm saving some for Faces 2 , so to be fair a 9 1/2

Tom Ryan wrote, directed and starred in 2014's "Faces," an extremely low budget murder slasher film that showed promise, but I apparently saw a different film than the other reviewers who lovingly gave it 9s and 10s.

Ryan plays Frank, a down on his luck psychopath who seems to kill without reason. We don't get a whole lot of exposition or backstory, so I guess stress? Anyway, every time Frank murders someone, his victim's disembodied, ghostly faces end up on his living room wall and talk to him. He grows increasingly crazy until we reach a dull and unimaginative non-conclusion.

Does this sound like a comedy-horror to you? It did to me, and frankly, had it been done that way considering the budget, this probably would have been a more enjoyable film. With a really nice budget, it could have worked as a serious film. But for me, I gave it a 5 because I appreciated what it was going for, but just had trouble taking it seriously.

Acting-wise-with a few exceptions-it was overall pretty well acted, especially Ryan. His direction really wasn't bad. Special effects were okay except "the wall." And while I don't hold budget against a film, I do hold something as crucial as audio to be something that can't be overlooked. One reviewer wrote that they had to give up early on, and I was close to it myself, but I wanted to try and see if the 9s and 10s were at all warranted. The audio was so poor it was almost excruciating, and because the levels were too low and echoey, you had to turn up the volume to hear the conversations, but that made it even worse. There's just no excuse. I can even look past the absurdity of the faces cut into drywall which moved whenever the faces spoke. I can even forgive the poor quality of the cinematography and the difficulty of seeing anything at night or inside. But that audio...Ryan, dude.

I do think Tom Ryan has talent and promise. But "Faces" was not overwhelming to me. It's worth one watch if you can tolerate the poor audio.

I managed to watch it for half an hour. The sound is bad, the effects are cheaply done, and I couldn't get into the whole thing.

Written, Directed, & Starring Tom Ryan , "FACES" Implements a Fine Cast , Some Great Innovative SFXs , & a Wonderful Wall of Faces in the Creation of this Ingenious Horror Gem ! Thomas Ryan is Spot-On with his Portrayal of the Indigent & Lonely Drug-Addicted Ex-Con 'Frank Walker', who is an Emotionless Zombie of a Man , Save for his Frequent acts of Violence ! The Annoying Dead-Beat Bar-Fly that's the first to Witness the Wrath of Mr. Walker's Mr. Hyde , 'Charlie Downey' , played by Paul Gmitter , who unconventionally brings more Life to his Character after his untimely Death . Indie Icon Edward X. Young contributes a Powerful Performance as 'Henry Benson' , the Lecherous , Blunt, & Nasty Boss of the Job that Frank was Seeking . Simply Put , Mr. Benson was an Out-Right ,sounds like BRICK , But begins with a 'P' ! Mr, Benson's Secretary & Lady Interest is the Lovely Michelle O'Reilly as 'Ms. O'Reilly' . The Other Ladies are All also Talented , Buxom, & Adorable . They are Deana Demko as 'Beth' , Caroline Pozycki as 'Connie' , & Michelle Rosado as 'Melissa' ! The Detectives , Hot on the Trail of this Serial Killer, are Joe Parascand as 'Det. Jack Donnelly' & Jason Greco as 'Det. Todd Baris' . Which Brings me to my one Complaint with Mr. Ryan's Future Cult Classic ..... It Involves another 'Cop' in the Film ..... Genoveva Rossi ..... I was Sorely Disappointed to see Her there for barely a glimpsing moment . If I had Sneezed , I would have Missed Her . She's an Extremely Talented & Beautiful Actress & should have been used in a Countless Number of Ways ..... That being Said , "FACES" should be Seen & Appreciated for what it is ... a Fledgling Slasher Paragon of Horror by First Time Film-Maker Thomas Ryan !