Drawing Down the Moon

This movie was filmed in Sunbury, Pa. which is just a few miles from where I live. When it became available on video, it was listed in our local newspaper. I ordered it just prior to Christmas and was delighted when Steve Patterson, the director, called me at home and offered to deliver it. He did so that very afternoon. We had a nice chat and Steve bid me good day and hoped that I would enjoy the movie. Since then I have viewed it on several occasions. I enjoy it more each time that I watch it. It is very well done for a low budget flick. The acting is a little stiff at times, but the story comes across very well. It is an interesting story and does have a few unexpected twists. A few "locals" had bit parts. I highly recommend this film.

If you want a movie that is entertaining and fun, and not your typical run-of-the-mill Hollywood fare, this movie is for you. Some of the performances are not all that great, but after reviewing the movie's web site I can understand how that happened. In general the movie is great - it's offbeat but not too far out there for the average person. When you consider the budget they had to make the movie I think it's remarkable. And if you compare it to the other "tiny budget" movies you can see (like "El Mariachi") I think this far surpasses anything else. I recommend "Drawing Down the Moon" heartily. And personally I'd like to see the lead actress, Karina Krepp, in a lot more movies. She's terrific. Of course I was happy to see Walter Koenig in another role, since I'm a big Trek fan, but I thought Ms. Krepp was the real star.

DDTM is a movie created by a man with a dream. An independent filmmaker, Steve Patterson brings to life a story touching on paganism, human endurance and a quest by one man to reach the unreachable, the theory of chaos. With charm, witt, irony and inner strength of human perseverence, this is undoubtedly a movie well worth watching.

I really enjoyed this movie. I'd compare it to a film like "El Mariachi" -- made for little money, but it accomplishes a lot with its modest budget. I thought Walter Koenig was great and Karina Krepp has terrific potential to be a star.

I think people who criticize this film too harshly are missing its strengths -- it's not meant to be a big-budget Hollywood film. It's not meant to be realistic. It's kind of like a comic book -- it's fun, creative, funny, and if you don't have your nose stuck too high in the air it's quite thought provoking. I give it a 7.5 on a scale of 10.

Recently I had the opportunity to view an independent film,"Drawing Down The Moon" by Steven Patterson. This movie was a refreshing departure from what I had expected.How can you possibly enjoy a film without nudity, profanity or mucho Hollywood special effects?? (get my point)? I watched it and I liked it! This film depicts the Wiccan religion in a very truthfull manner.Many people think of witches as practitioners of evil and bound to suffer the eternal flames, however this movie tells it like it is.The witches I know of are resourcefull and very community minded,as well as compassionate.If you liked "Billy Jack",then you will like this film! For a rating, I would give it an 8.

Walter Koenig was great in this , however I would prefer him as portraying the good guy.:) I would also enjoy seeing Karina Krepp again, as she has much potential.