The Dead Center

Psycho fears meets Lovecraftian horror in this unsettling thriller, which manages to be compelling despite its well-worn territory. Shane Carruth stars as a wellmeaning but troubled psychiatrist driven to insanity by a patient who comes back from the dead with no memory of who he is, claiming to have a hidden evil lurking inside. The story takes inspiration from Clive Barker but writer-director Billy Senese keeps things fresh with a 'show, don't tell' approach, holding the tension taut as the film builds towards a supernatural confrontation, with the odd spattering of gore along the way.

"The Dead Center" is a solidly executed low budget flick that doesn't rely upon cheap jumpscares but grabs your attention through atmospheric eeriness!

The excellence in cinematography and the sound department is commendable! As they indeed help creating a unsettling, creepy vibe. Lots of gore, violence does help regarding the disturbing factor. Some scenes are filled with lots of blood that can be too much for a faint heart! There's your warning! Acting isn't the strongest point; however the guy who played the patient has given a strong performance! Even though the characterization still feels bleak on many aspects! The storyline is unpredictable but also doesn't go much deeper in terms of flashbacks nor any sort of depth. A bad choice in my humblest opinion.

In brief, as an Indie production with constrained budget allocation; it impresses with its capable execution and brilliance in situational horror elements!

A rock solid recommendation for fellow horror enthusiasts!

Sure it obviously had next to no money for spectacular stunts, lush sets and exotic exteriors, but those things weren't needed here. The story was good and creepy, the acting was awesome, and it is an enjoyable film. Worth a watch.

The movie makers deserve credit for making the most of what they had. Despite one reviewer's comment the acting wasn't bad at all. Good story too, it certainly kept me watching until the end. 90% of horror films these days are utter tripe, this one isn't.

Don't expect too much from this horror mystery movie. It isn't a big budget movie but to me it's certainly worth a watch. I liked it more than my wife did, aspecially the slow pace that added to the mystery. You can't help it to be interested the whole time about what the hell is happening and that's a good feeling when you watch a movie in the mystery genre. The horror passages are mild but still interesting enough for a low budget. The acting wasn't bad at all and the storyline is worth a watch, why should I complain?